9 celebrity couples who have written break-up songs about each other

The downside of dating a popstar, eh

Shout out to my ex

by Aimee Jakes |
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Yeah sure, there are plenty of upsides to dating a famous singer. You'll probably never have to queue for clubs, taxis or tables at Nandos ever again. You are invited to endless fancy-shmancy parties and get to rub shoulders with all sorts of people off the telly. When they sing a love song to 28302038 people at Wembley stadium, it would be exceptionally soothing for your self-esteem to know it's YOUR green eyes they're warbling about.

However, not all harmonies are harmonious...

Oh no. Once the high notes have simmered down and shimmying in gold hotpants has lost it's sparkle, things can turn very sour indeed. Their new album suddenly become an outlet to tell the world how much they are 'SO OVER YOU!' pal. You will hear their diss-track in every Starbucks until you're at least 85 years-old.

Here are 9 Celebrities who have penned break-up songs about each other...

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Celebrities who have written break up songs about each other

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1. Justin Timberlake - 'Cry Me A River'

Who did singer-turned-IRL actor Justin Timberlake want to 'cry a river'? Apparently ex girlfriend Britney Spears! The pair broke up after it was rumoured Britney cheated on Justin with her choreographer, though this hasn't been confirmed.

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2. Britney Spears - 'Everytime'

Britters bites back! Her 2003 pop hit was thought to have been a response to Justin Timberlake's 'Cry Me a River'. Although it's supposedly aimed at her ex boyfriend, it could have been a lot more... er... scathing. Case in point? Lyrics like 'I guess I need you, baby'...

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3. Miley Cyrus - '7 Things '

Miley wanted the world to know there were (only?!) SEVEN things she hated about ex boyfriend Nick Jonas, after they broke up after two years of dating. She even wears his Diabetes necklace in the music video... #art

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4. Taylor Swift - 'Forever and Always'

Another Jonas brother who has felt the wrath of a cutting song lyric... T-Swizzle wrote 'Forever & Always' about Joe Jonas after he broke up with her during a '25 second phone call'. OUCH.

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5. Miley Cyrus - 'Wrecking Ball'

The very catchy 'I came in like a WRECKKKKING BALL!" was inspired by Liam Hemsworth, after they called off their engagement in 2014. The pair later kissed and made up and even got married in 2018, but this didn't last long as they announced their split again in September 2019.

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6. Taylor Swift - 'Dear John '

Taylor named and shamed John Mayer after the pair dramatically split up when she was aged 19. In response, he told Rolling Stone 'it was a really, really lousy thing for her to do'.

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7. Katy Perry - 'Wide Awake '

After Katy Perry and Russell Brand broke off their marriage 2012, the popstar released ultimate break-up song 'Wide Awake'. Russell told the press, "She's a young woman dealing with the break-up of the relationship, which is understandable...It's a nice song." Lol.

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8. P!nk - 'So What'

Badass P!nk released the ultimate diss track 'So What' whilst separating husband Carey Hart. The pair are back together and have two adorable children together - Willow Sage and Jameson Moon Hart.

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Perrie Edwards - 'Shout Out To My Ex'

The Little Mix anthem was directed at ex-One Direction lad Zayn Malik, who Perrie was engaged to, before he apparently dumped her by text. Lines like 'hope she ain't fakin' it like she did, babe!' are thought to be directed at his current flame/supermodel Gigi Hadid. The plot thickens...

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