The end of the year is fast approaching so it seems fitting to take a moment and look back at some highlights in the world of celebrity divorces and break-ups.  Here, in no particular order, are some of the most notable:

• Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren – she stands to get as much as half a billion (yes that’s with a B) dollars!
• Jon and Kate Gosselin – a new reality for them!
• Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins – sad to see that relationship end after 23 years
• Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil — not so civil after all
• Sean Penn and Robin Wright – they finally divorced after several attempts
• Mel Gibson and wife Robyn – after 28 years and seven children
• Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley – so much for their happy ending
• North Carolina Governor Mark Sanford and wife Jenny – don’t cry for them Argentina

Any predictions for 2010?