Breakups and divorces are no fun and can cause emotional heartbreak and in some instances, financial devastation.  This is why it's important to find people that have been through these experiences and came out thriving afterwards so you can use their lives as a partial model for improving and rebuilding your own life.

People who have improved their lives after a breakup or divorce:

1. J.K. Rowling: After her divorce, Rowling was a single mother living on welfare. She used her newfound free time to write the first Harry Potter book, which went on to become a bestseller and launched her career as a writer.

2. Jennifer Aniston: After her divorce from Brad Pitt, Aniston focused on her career and starred in several successful movies and TV shows. She also became involved in philanthropy and has donated to several charities over the years.

3. Reese Witherspoon: After her divorce from Ryan Phillippe, Witherspoon founded her own production company and went on to produce several successful movies and TV shows. She also won an Academy Award for her role in “Walk the Line”.

4. Gwyneth Paltrow: After her divorce from Chris Martin, Paltrow founded her own lifestyle brand, Goop, which has become a successful business. She has also continued to act in movies and TV shows.

5. Adele: After her divorce from Simon Konecki, Adele released her album “30,” which has been a commercial and critical success. She has also been open about her struggles with mental health and has encouraged others to seek help when needed.

6. Katy Perry: After her divorce from Russell Brand, Perry released her album “Prism,” which was a commercial success. She has also been involved in philanthropy and has supported several charities over the years.

7. Demi Moore: After her divorce from Ashton Kutcher, Moore focused on her acting career and starred in several successful movies and TV shows. She has also been involved in activism and has supported several charities over the years.

8. Halle Berry: After her divorce from Olivier Martinez, Berry focused on her acting career and starred in several successful movies and TV shows. She has also been involved in activism and has supported several charities over the years.

9. Heidi Klum: After her divorce from Seal, Klum focused on her modeling career and has continued to work with several high-profile brands. She has also been involved in philanthropy and has supported several charities over the years.

10. Miranda Kerr: After her divorce from Orlando Bloom, Kerr founded her own skincare brand, KORA Organics, which has become a successful business. She has also continued to model for several high-profile brands.

11. Kris Jenner: After her divorce from Robert Kardashian, Jenner founded her own production company and went on to produce several successful TV shows. She has also been involved in philanthropy and has supported several charities over the years.

12. Khloé Kardashian: After her divorce from Lamar Odom, Kardashian focused on her fitness and wellness journey and has become a successful entrepreneur. She has also been involved in activism and has supported several charities over the years.

17. Emma Watson: After her breakup with William Knight, Watson focused on her acting career and starred in several successful movies. She has also been involved in activism and has supported several charities over the years .