2007:Celebs at War This year has seen some real battles and public arguments in the world of showbiz celebs. Female First bring you the stories behind those rowing stars we haven't been able to stop reading about in 2007.
Macca vs Mills
The divorce of former Beatles star Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills has been one of the most talked about separations of the year. After being locked in a bitter battle over the divorce settlement, Mills was branded a "a whore, a gold-digger, a fantasist and a liar" by the media while Macca received nothing but sympathy.
It was pistols at dawn between the pair as they publicly bitched and sniped at each other, with Mills ranting on several TV shows as the war between the estranged couple waged on. Heather reportedly demanded a £100 million divorce settlement, fuelling accusations of her only being after his money. She is also alleged to have tapes in which she claims Paul verbally abuses her. With things still not decided it seems this is one celebrity battle we'll be watching for a while yet.
Britney vs K-Fed
Everyone knows about Britney Spears and her descent into hair-shaving madness this year. Her relationship with Kevin Federline and the arguments over the custody of their two young sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, have also been all over the news as he branded her unfit to be a mother. The pair married in 2004 and finalised their divorce in July this year, citing irreconcilable differences.
In October a court ruling granted him physical custody of the children and since then her continued erratic behaviour and crazy public outbursts have shown no sign of letting up. Despite releasing new singles the pop princess still seems to be on a downward spiral and the latest twist in the Britney/K-fed battle came this week when she failed to attend a court-ordered deposition.This means she may be banned from appealing for custody. Lets hope 2008 will see Britney get back on track or she may well lose her children permanently.
Mel B vs Eddie Murphy
The Spice Girl and funny-man Eddie Murpy began dating in June 2006 and seemed blissfully happy before splitting last December The real battle came when Mel B claimed Eddie was the father of her youngest daughter, Angel Iris. Eddie denied these claims. They then appeared in court and had to undergo DNA testing to confirm the paternity of Angel Iris.
When it was confirmed Eddie was the father he refused to pay child support for the eight-month-old, and only met her for the first time in court two weeks ago. Mel's legal team attempted to arrange maintenance pay and visitation rights with Eddie, however he is refusing to submit an offer. With the comedy actor unwilling to have anything to do with his daughter it seems this is one couple who will never see eye to eye again, let alone kiss and make up. R.I.P. Mel and Eddie.
Owen Wilson vs Kate Hudson
After meeting on the set of comedy You, Me and Dupree Kate and Owen began dating on the quiet. When her divorce from rocker Chris Robinson, with whom she has a three-year-old son, was finalised the couple became increasingly public with their relationship.
There were even claims that he was planning to propose at the end of last year. However, they split in June after constant arguments over Owen's wild behaviour. Events took a dramatic turn when Owen attempted suicide by slashing his wrists and overdosing on pills following his split from Kate. He was reportedly devasted when he saw photographs of his ex with her new love Dax Shepherd.
Female First - Jacqueline Farrer