It’s no secret (to me) that Courteney Cox and David Arquette’s marriage ended around the same time that Courteney began boning her Cougar Town costar, Brian Van Holt. There were rumors about Brian and Court last spring, and while David Arquette seems to be the one willing to take the blame for the failure of the marriage, Courteney hasn’t said one thing about her relationship with Van Holt, which I think is on-going, and has been for most of this year (at least). Now Star Magazine is reporting that Courteney and Brian are planning on spending the holidays together… with Cox and Arquette’s daughter Coco. Leaving David alone for the holidays. Damn, bitch. That’s harsh.
It’s Courteney Cox’s first Christmas without her estranged spouse of 11 years, David Arquette. But she’s not staying at home stewing.
Instead, Courteney and her beau and costar Brian Van Holt are planning a cozy getaway, likely in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, or Hawaii, joined by her daughter Coco, and a nanny.
While David is heartbroken his family will be away for the holidays, “Courteney needs this badly,” says a friend. “She intends to make this an amazing time with Brian.”
One way she’s insuring that the trip is extra special” by stocking up on $5,000 worth of lingerie at La Perla!
“She says that Brian makes her feel wonderfully free and sexy,” says another source. “Courteney is having a blast for a change.”
[From Star Magazine, print edition]
If this is true (why not?), then Courteney is an even bigger jackass than I thought. David has been a complete mess since their split, and although he tried to take it back later, I do think he’s probably had some kind of nervous breakdown. And she’s going to leave him alone on Christmas? Not even let him see his daughter? All because she wants to have some holiday dong in a warm climate. Ugh. Of course, my “that’s nasty” opinion could come from me not find Brian Van Holt attractive in the least. He seems like a dumb meathead who would taste like cheap beer and Funions.
Photos courtesy of Fame.
but but i thought courtney is so wholesome, she was on some show called friends
Not sure it this is true. Really I hate STAR..
BUT if people actually listened to what David has said..and he has said a lot. He said that he actually asked her about it. Asked if she was having an affair. He said she denied it, but he also said that he was still not sure. He wanted her to be happy even if it was not with him. Plus I go back to his saying she likes to play mommy to everyone. and that as a couple they have very few times when they were alone together; just the 3 of them. Her friends were always around. I think Courteney may be seeing this guy. She has been all but quiet. Almost like she is letting David hang himself so that when she comes out public with this guy the public will say She deserves someone better then David. Besides they have NO Prenup so lots of money and investments to divide.
Just sad to me. But I see she may not be what she appears. Hmmm funny how that works.
How awful for David. He may not be my particular cup of tea, but this just seems mean. If it’s true.
The stories were out there since spring way,way,way before Arquette was seen out with the skank. She is a P.R. master. She threw David under the bus and manipulated him(by dangling the reunion carrot) and even in his haze he defended her stating she wasn’t cheating. I feel really bad for him and Lola.
Funions!!!!!!!! Gotta get me some of that.
I don’t understand the outrage. They are officially separated and obviously (from David’s behaviour) for them it means they can see other people.
Like it happens with any other separated or divorced couple with kids, they will take turns in spending time including holidays with their daughter.
That said I don’t think this article is true. She may be seeing that guy but she won’t go on vacation with him and daughter so soon. She’s too controlling and always-do-it-right-way.
If it’s true, I really like these two together.
I don’t know I’m on her side on this one. He seems like a very needy whiney asshole and she finally ends it and he has this sad public nasty breakdown and she’s still supposed to be supporting him and making him feel better. Whatever. He’s a grown ass man maybe he should start acting like it …
I seriously doubt she would put her daughter through that.
I’m sure being in a relationship with David was no picnic…I could not handle a man-child like that, no matter how much I loved him. Add in Courtenay’s controlling behavior and it’s a recipe for disaster.
I hesitate to believe all the details here, but it sounds like all the folks I know that are divorced/separated…you divide time with the kids, which always leaves one of you without your child on the holiday. It sux, but it’s a pretty standard setup for many folks.
I don’t believe this story. I think Courtney is having an affair but she wouldn’t go public with it so soon and she wouldn’t bring Coco on a vacation with her boyfriend. Although it may be a cry for help, David has been partying non-stop since they announced their seperation. I don’t have sympathy for him.
Harsh to keep a child away from a parent on Christmas. Also, we shouldn’t insult funyuns by dirtying up their name with BVH. (I have a bag in my cabinet atm!)
Funions…don’t hate!
I don’t know if it’s true or not but i like the fact that Courtney has shut her trap since her separation.
We never hear anything from her mouth and she has kept quiet instead of feeding fantasies and creating unecessary controversy and drama.
she has horrible taste in men.
Kaiser did it occure to you that perhaps David is a hot mess right now? And perhaps not in the best form to be near Coco right now?
Just saying..
As her pal Jen would tell her “NOT COOL!”
I never thought Courtney was so selfish as to take Coco away from David the 1st Christmas they are split. Bad Courtney! Bad Courtney!
Yeah, I do wonder if she manipulated this whole split so she would come out smelling like a rose, and David, the a-hole? It just seems so calculated on her part. Who knows, but she seems really devious.
Team Court. I think her new piece is HOT and I can’t imagine being married to David was a walk in the park.
i don’t see the big deal. one or the other of them has to take her for the holidays and the way david has been acting i’m not surprised she doesn’t want him having the kid. besides he probably has parents or brothers and sisters to spend the holidays with. there’s too much poor david going round. he always seemed like a douche anyway
Another theory–he has Xmas Eve and she has Xmas day. Also Cabo is only a one+hour flight from LA–not that big of a trip.
People, wake up. It is well known Courtney and David had (have) and open marriage. She was “allowed” to cheat, as was he. This kind of thing is really very, very common in Hollywood. These are not traditional, “minivan” people.
I would love it if my husband would allow me to cheat. But not vice versa. Hypocrisy, my name is yours.
She looks more interested in him in the photos than he is in her.
That’s just plain hateful. I hope her star meter starts to drop pretty soon. Her behavior is atrocious! (I hope I am spelling that right)…
well looks like court is now having a “closed” relationship for a change. No aniston allowed!!
@LuckyLilGem Photos are not candids, they’re filming Cougar Town.
this van holt guy used to date beth o, who’s now married to howard stern.
so is Brian Van Holt now going to get the same treatment as angelina jolie ?
why is Courteney Cox better than brad pit , both were married and both had affairs with people they met on set that broke up their marriage
Why is it that when people split they seem more concerned with what they need than their children? Not even just celebs, it happens all the time with regular people. It’s sad that she puts her piece before her daughter, who needs connection to BOTH her parents right now. Get laid on your own time, Courtney!
What makes this different than Pitt is that they have a CHILD, which Brad and Jen did not. It completely changes the dynamic. When you have a child, your life is no longer about you, if you are a halfway decent parent.
@ Whatever – AMEN! I’m so tired of selfish people (all walks of selfish people, not just “stars”) putting their own needs first.
When the I left the ex Mr. Bellaluna, I spent 2 YEARS “normalising” my children – the first year devoted to my 6 year old son, who didn’t know up from down after the split; the second year devoted to his younger sister, who didn’t really “get” what was going on until her brother had settled into our new routine and accepted it. No dates, no sex, no ANYTHING for Mommy until I knew my children were as well adjusted to our new situation as they were going to be.
And while you may resent the hell out of an ex-spouse, that ex is still important to your child/ren. No badmouthing in front of them, and sharing the children is a must! (Unless abuse is in the equation, in which case, all bets are off.)
@the original bellaluna you are an awesome mom.
@ mln76 – *wipes tears* Thank you. It’s not easy, but you put the needs of your babies first. Nothing else matters, as long as they are okay.
I have a hard time understanding how CC could do the same thing to her husband that her BFF has been recovering from. Although….this would certainly clear up my questions regarding how on EARTH Chelsea Handler and Jen developed such a recently, public friendship. If BFF Courtney was pulling this nonsense perhaps she and Jen were on the out and outs, paving the way for Chels to manage being all buddy-buddy-friend-friend with Jen.
@ original bellaluna: If more moms had your common sense there would be far fewer screwed up kids! It is really nice to hear of a mom actually putting her kids first.
@ Whatever – Thank you.
@ the original bella luna
you put the needs of your babies first. Nothing else matters, as long as they are okay.
WoW again you rock. I can tell you that eventually your kids will really appreciate your forethought Merry whatever you celebrate and Happy New Year.
It would have been nice to see Courteney and David work it out as they share a child together. I sincerly hope that Courteney didn’t have an affair.
How awful for David. Why does it sound so familiar — a wife dumping on her husband for “cheating” when she was the one that wanted to be free?? Where have we heard that before?
hmnnn …a cheating woman and everyone is feeling so sorry for the man…hmmmmnnn
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