Back — and Better Than Ever! The Celeb Couples That Reconciled in 2016

Though there were countless shocking splits in 2016, this year also saw the rekindling of a few once-rocky romances

MILEY CYRUS & LIAM HEMSWORTH 

After ending their engagement in 2013, the pair was spotted at a party Down Under in January. The duo has largely stayed out of the public eye since rekindling, but posed together for the first time in a long time at Variety's Power of Women luncheon in October.

Cyrus even began wearing her engagement ring again earlier this year, butadmitted to Ellen DeGeneres that she wasn't necessarily fond of it.

"This is really weird, because this is like real jewelry and most of my jewelry is made out of gummy bears and cotton candy … they don't look that good together because they kind of mix up," she said. "So sometimes I replace it with an actual unicorn or a Looney Tune. And [Liam's] kind of like, 'What's going on?' I am like, 'This isn't really my aesthetic, but I'll wear it because you love me.' "

Hemsworth purchased a ring that appears to be more "Miley" for the singer's 24th birthday, and she expressed her adoration in an Instagram tribute to her man.

"Look at datttt Rainboooowwwwwwww rock! You always know how to make my "grubby little kid fingers" *SHINE*!!! (P.S. please take notice of that beautiful packaging!!!! )," Cyrus wrote in the post.

Hemsworth's birthday tribute to his leading lady rivaled Cyrus's sweetness, as he wrote, "Happiest birthday to my favorite little angel!" in a post showing Cyrus just before unwrapping her gift.

But it was Hemsworth's epic throwback that takes the cake: In September, heshared a photo from the set of 2010's The Last Song — where the two first met — and wrote, "Throwing it WAY back...what a 'blur.' #TBT.

Since reuniting, one source told PEOPLE the more "low key" couple is better than ever: "With Liam back in her life, she seems to enjoy it much more."

MEGAN FOX & BRIAN AUSTIN GREEN

Fox made a surprising pregnancy announcement in April when she was seen sporting a baby bump at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, just months after filing for divorce from her husband and the father of her two sons. In the weeks following, news broke that they had called off their divorce and were eager to welcome baby No. 3.

Fox added to the paternity speculation and posted a collage of her past on-screen loves — Shia LaBeouf, Will Arnett and New Girl's Jake Johnson — with the caption, "#notthefather."

Already parents to sons Noah Shannon, 4, and Bodhi Ransom, 2, Fox and Green took their family on a vacation to Hawaii in the spring. Around the same time, a source told PEOPLE that Green never lost hope the two would reconcile.

"During their separation, Brian always hoped Megan would change her mind about the divorce and he is very happy that she did," the source said. "They both worked hard to figure out their marriage and things seem great."

By July, a source said they were living together again in Los Angeles and had "been getting along and seem very happy."

In August, the couple welcomed their third son, Journey River, and in November, Green took to Instagram to share a photo of their family's newest member with the caption, "My wife makes beautiful babies."

SHARON & OZZY OSBOURNE

One of the industry's most enduring couples almost called it quits after 33 years of marriage in May, when reports surfaced that the Black Sabbath singer had analleged affair with a hairstylist.

After news of their separation, Sharon told her The Talk co-hosts, "I'm 63 years of age, and I can't keep living like this." But in July, Sharon publicly forgave her husband and informed viewers that the couple was working on saving their marriage: "I forgive. It's going take a long time to trust, but we've been together 36 years, 34 of marriage … I just can't think of my life without him."

In October, Ozzy surprised his wife on her show and shared a photo of the couple kissing on set — and mentioned the new birthday bling he gifted her. "Best day surprising the love of my life on @TheTalkCBS. I love you Sharon, so glad you love your new wedding band. Happy Birthday!"