Celebrity Couples Who Broke Up In 2023
They say nothing lasts forever, but the saying is even truer when it comes to celebrity couples. In today's society, social media and tabloids make it nearly impossible for stars to have privacy. Being famous puts celebrities on a pedestal, and their personal lives and relationships are next-day news. We're obsessed with digging into the boyfriends of Taylor Swift's past, or whether or not there's still beef between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Relationships come and go, but the Internet makes it impossible to forget.
While it's one thing to go through a breakup, it's another to do so in front of the rest of the world. Stars are subjected to criticism, gossip, and media attention, making a painful split much harder. Whether or not a Hollywood couple split amicably or not does little to quell rumors about why some of our favorite stars went their separate ways. The year 2023 saw some shocking splits, and we're taking a look at celebrity couples who broke up in 2023.
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umanksy split after 27 years of marriage
For many "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" fans, there was no greater Bravo power couple than Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky. The pair, whose lives have been featured on the reality show for over a decade, met in 1994 and tied the knot two years later. While Richards is famous for being a part of the Housewives franchise, Umansky runs a billion-dollar brokerage in Los Angeles that is the subject behind its own Netflix show, "Buying Beverly Hills."
The couple's relationship didn't seem to be fazed by the weight of reality television. "We're the same, with or without cameras. We're just super real and we know each other and we're real," Umansky told People in 2013. "We don't have any secrets to hide," he said, adding, "That's one thing we talked about, the skeletons in the closet, and we can handle our worst skeletons." Just months after denying divorce rumors, their relationship took a turn. The pair announced their separation in June 2023 after 27 years of marriage.
Shortly after the news broke, the rumor mill started spinning stories that Richards was having an affair. The "RHOBH" star was photographed several times with country music star Morgan Wade, and they share matching heart tattoos. The Bravo star denied dating Wade, however, telling paparazzi (per Page Six), "We are very good friends," adding that rumors of a romantic relationship were false. Richards and Umansky released a joint statement amidst the gossip, claiming, "There has been no wrongdoing on anyone's part."
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn broke up after 6 years together
It looks like Taylor Swift might have another man to write a breakup song about, given the singer's split from Joe Alwyn in 2023. Swift met the actor in 2016, and they went on to have a six-year relationship that was the basis for much of the artist's music during that time. Alwyn wrote multiple songs featured on Swift's 2020 albums "Evermore" and "Folklore," with the latter winning a Grammy for album of the year. The "Blank Space" singer admitted she spent her Coronavirus quarantine with Alwyn writing music. "Joe and I really love sad songs. We've always bonded over music," Swift told Apple Music's Zane Lowe in 2020. "We write the saddest songs. We just really love sad songs. What can I say?"
Swift might have a few more sad songs to write given the breakup. A source told People that the two broke up due to "differences in their personalities," adding, "They've had rough patches before and always worked things out, so friends thought they would take some time apart but eventually come back together," but ultimately the two "weren't the right fit for one another."
The "Red" singer reportedly moved on to The 1975 singer Matt Healy, but their rumored romance was short-lived. An insider told People that Swift is happily single. According to reports, Alwyn is also enjoying his newfound single life. A source told The Mirror that the "Conversations with Friends" actor is "looking for someone to get hot and heavy with."
Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford are better as friends
Is Jesse Rutherford the "bad guy" in Billie Eilish's story? After first being spotted together in October 2022, the singer split with Rutherford in May 2023. Eilish was first linked to Rutherford, lead singer of The Neighborhood, in 2022. The pair faced criticism over their age gap, with him being 10 years her senior. Eilish didn't let the gossip get her down, as she opened up in an interview with Vanity Fair in 2022 saying: "I'm really excited and happy about [my relationship.]" She went on to add: "Hottest f***ing f***er alive. ... Can we just [get a] round of applause for me?" she joked. "Thank you, Jesse Rutherford, everyone."
After less than a year of cute Instagram snaps and red-carpet appearances, the two stars ended their relationship on good terms. "We can confirm Billie and Jesse did split amicably and remain good friends," a rep for Eilish told People. "All cheating rumors are false. Both are currently single."
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann filed for divorce and got back together
It's hard to keep up with Kim Zolciak and her on-again-off-again husband Kroy Biermann. The couple met at a charity event in 2010 while Zolciak was filming for the "Real Housewives of Atlanta." They got married in 2011 and went on to have four kids together. The preparation for their nuptials was featured on Bravo and spanned into their own reality series "Don't Be Tardy" which ran for eight seasons on the network.
The two were married for over a decade before they shocked fans in May 2023 with the announcement of their divorce (which they later called off). Biermann, who legally adopted Zolciak's two daughters, was living with his wife in their Georgia home at the time of their split. Their split was messy, to say the least, with Zolciak even submitting a motion for Biermann to complete drug testing. According to court documents obtained by E! News, she saw him "smoking marijuana, and she has serious concerns for the safety and well-being." As per court documents obtained by PageSix, Biermann alleged that his wife had a serious gambling addiction claiming: "this compulsion has financially devastated the parties."
Just months after news broke they had broken up, Zolciak and Bierman decided to work things out. According to court documents obtained by E! News, the former "RHOA" star filed a motion to dismiss the divorce filing in July 2023. "The parties are dismissing their divorce action and attempting a reconciliation," Biermann's attorney said.
Drake Bell's wife filed for divorce after he was reported missing
In a strange turn of events, Drake Bell's wife Janet Von Schmeling filed for divorce from the Nickelodeon star just days after he was reported missing in Florida. In April 2023 the Daytona Beach Police Department shared a Facebook post noting that the actor was reported missing and was "considered missing and endangered." Hours after the news was posted, the "Drake & Josh" star was marked safe by law enforcement.
As per TMZ, Bell's brother called the police claiming the actor was "distraught and made suicidal statements" amidst a custody battle with Schmeling over their son. Bell's brother alleged that the "Drake & Josh" star made statements about wanting to hang himself. Bell made light of the incident on Twitter (per People) writing: "You leave your phone in the car and don't answer for the night and this?" alongside a crying laughing emoji.
Just days after he was found, Schmeling, from whom he separated in January 2023, filed for divorce, citing "irreconcilable differences." Following their separation, a source told People the pair was "committed to maintaining a peaceful co-parenting relationship and giving their son the best life possible." It isn't the first time Bell's personal life has become the subject of tabloid headlines. He has previously come under fire for alleged verbal and physical abuse by an ex-girlfriend, which he denied. He plead guilty to attempted child endangerment charges in 2020 and was also accused by the defendant of sexual misconduct, which he denied.
Elle Fanning is still a hopeless romantic after split with Max Minghella
Actors Elle Fanning and Max Minghella fell in love thanks to their meeting on the set of the 2018 musical drama "Teen Spirit." The "Handmaid's Tale" star, who directed the project, praised Fanning's role in the film. "You have to be able to sing, you have to be able to dance, you've got to, you know, be able to speak Polish convincingly, do the British accent, play the age range and carry the movie with an incredibly nuanced performance," Minghella told "Entertainment Tonight." "It's a lot for one person, and she just handled everything with such discipline and professionalism and she never complained."
Though they remained coy about their relationship over the years, they made their red carpet debut together in 2019 at the Met Gala. Though they kept their relationship low-profile for years, Fanning admitted she was single in April 2023. In her interview with Harper's Bazaar U.K., she revealed that she still believes in love despite her break-up with Minghella. "But I'm a hopeless romantic. I believe in love at first sight," she told the magazine. "Call me crazy, but I believe in those things. I feel that it's my destiny."
Eva Marcille filed for divorce from Michael Sterling
Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling had a relationship that seemed like something out of a fairytale. The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star related her first meeting with Sterling to the "RHOA After Show," admitting wearing a dream catcher led her to her future husband. "So I put that dream catcher on and I came to Atlanta for a job and I met Mike. And then after we got married, I took Mike into the room and said, 'Cut the dream catcher off with me.' Because I feel he was the dream that I was looking for."
The two got married in 2018, months after they welcomed her son Michael Jr. They went on to have another son together, Maverick, the following year. Marcille also legally changed the last name of her daughter Marley, whom she shares with her ex Kevin McCall, to Sterling during Season 12 of "RHOA."
Their marriage came to an end after four years, however, when Marcille filed for divorce in March 2023. According to court documents obtained by "Entertainment Tonight," the reality star claimed the marriage was "irretrievably broken and that there are no prospects for reconciliation." The mother of three also requested legal and primary custody of their shared children. She spoke to People following the split saying: "This has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, but sometimes life takes your journey in a direction you were not expecting."
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth ended their 11-year marriage
Reese Witherspoon met Jim Toth in 2010, two years after her divorce from her first husband Ryan Phillippe, with whom she has two children. The "Morning Show" actor and Toth got engaged that same year and tied the knot in 2011. Witherspoon admitted she met Toth, who works as a talent agent for several A-listers, by happenstance when he saved her from conversing with a drunk man. "He was like, [slurring, scowling, pointing finger in her face] 'You don't know me.' And I was like, 'Yeah, I know. I don't know you!'" she told Elle, adding, "Jim came over and said, 'Please excuse my friend. He's just broken up with someone.'"
Witherspoon and Tooth welcomed their son Tennessee in 2012. She opened up to Marie Claire about just how welcoming Toth was to her children Ava and Deacon. "I got lucky. I did. I got very lucky. He's so wonderful with the children. I'm very blessed," she said. Over a decade later, the "Legally Blonde" star's marriage came to an end in 2023. Toth and Witherspoon took to Instagram in a since-removed post (per Elle) sharing the news of their divorce. "It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together. Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter," the former couple shared.
Tom Sandoval and the Ariana Madix Scandoval
It was a scandal so big even the White House got wind of it. Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix's shocking breakup was all anyone could talk about for months, so much so that it was joked about at the White House Correspondent's Dinner. TMZ first broke the news in March 2023 that Sandoval had an affair with his "Vanderpump Rules" co-star Raquel Leviss, who was also one of his girlfriend's best friends. Madix was at one of Sandoval's shows for his band in Los Angeles when she found an intimate video between him and Leviss on his phone while she was holding it during the performance.
Following the split, more shocking details of the affair came out week after week. Leviss and Sandoval were able to keep their romance hidden from Madix, while Leviss continued to have a close friendship with her, for upwards of six months. The former beauty queen revealed on the third installment of the Season 10 "Vanderpump Rules" reunion episode that Leviss and Sandoval had even been intimate at the house Sandoval shares with Madix while she was away attending her grandmother's funeral.
But that wasn't even the worst of it. Madix shocked viewers with more illicit details. The "Something About Her" co-founder claimed on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast, "They had sex in my guest room while I was sleeping in my own bed that he and I went to bed in together and then he left the bed and went to the guest room and f***ed her."
Kellyane and George Conway divorced after two decades together
Kellyanne Conway made headlines in 2023, but it wasn't for anything Trump-related. The political consultant and her husband George announced on Twitter in March 2023 that they were separating. "We married more than two decades ago, cherish the many happy years (and four corgis) we've shared, and above all else, our four incredible children, who remain the heartbeat of our family and our top priority," the pair wrote in the statement.
The pair, who married in 2001, ran into a rift in their marriage when George began to publicly decry President Trump's politics. Kellyanne, who worked as Trump's 2016 campaign manager as well as his counselor, defended the former president through many of his controversial decisions. At the same time, her husband, who is a retired lawyer, ran a successful Twitter account sharing anti-Trump information that boasts over 2 million followers. He also co-founded an anti-Trump campaign called the Lincoln Project which aimed to divert Trump's chances at re-election.
Was politics to blame for the end of their marriage? George had once supported his wife to take the position as Trump's campaign manager, even breaking down in tears when he won the 2016 election. Trump certainly thinks so, and he took to his social network Truth Social (per The Daily Beast) writing: "Congratulations to Kellyanne Conway on her DIVORCE from her wacko husband, Mr. Kellyanne Conway. Free at last, she has finally gotten rid of the disgusting albatross around her neck."
Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman filed for divorce
Drew Sidora has had a few ups and downs in love. Before marrying Ralph Pittman, she was planning to wed record executive Ricky Brascom. In the midst of getting ready to tie the knot, Brascom broke up with her. Shortly after the split, her ex-fiancé was arrested — and later convicted — on drug trafficking charges.
Sidora later found love with Pittman in 2013 after he saw her son Josiah running to retrieve a football in a parking lot."[Ralph] saw all this and said, 'Let me help this woman. She needs my help.' He ran and got the football and said, 'Aw, little man. You got a football? I played football. Let's play football,'" Sidora told People. The pair exchanged numbers and connected again months later in Los Angeles when, according to Sidora, "a meal turned into a 12-hour excursion." The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star got engaged to the business consultant in June 2014 and they tied the knot in a beachside wedding just two months later. They welcomed their son Machai the following year.
Two years after opening up their lives to viewers on "RHOA" with Sidora's debut during Season 13, the pair announced their decision to divorce in March 2023. In an interview with "Today" a few months after her split, Sidora admitted: "I feel like it's a blessing. Even though I'm going through a tough time in my life, I'm really giving it to God. He's blessing me and sustaining me to be able to push through each day."
Shannon Beador was blindsided by her split with John Janssen
After a messy two-year-long divorce battle with her ex-husband David, Shannon Beador had hoped she had found the one in John Janssen. The pair met in 2019 through mutual friends. The "Real Housewives of Orange County" star gushed to Us Weekly about him at the time. "My friends have known him for 30 years, so I didn't have to make sure he was there for the right reasons. ... He's just a great person. I have a great connection with him," she said. Janssen seemed to echo those sentiments in a note he wrote Beador which she shared on her Instagram (per Us Weekly.) "You are my person; the one I was meant to be with, the one that makes me feel whole," an excerpt read. Their relationship, which was featured on the reality series, seemed to be going strong for years. Beador also revealed to Us Weekly in 2019 that their respective children had no trouble getting along.
Things took an unsuspected turn in January 2023 when the "RHOC" star broke the news that she and Janssen had split after nearly four years together. "We were in a great place. But seven days later, when the cameras were down, it was a completely different story. He told me he was done with the relationship. And to hear what he said to me then was absolutely devastating," she told People. Janssen told People: "We're two people who love each other very much, but love is not always enough."
Ricky Martin and Jwan Josef's divorce
Ricky Martin and Jwan Joseph announced the end of their 5-year marriage in 2023. The singer and the Swedish painter first crossed paths on Instagram in 2015 and started dating several months later. The "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer told Andy Cohen on Radio Andy that he first noticed the artist due to his paintings. "I'm scrolling and I see this beautiful piece of art and I'm like, 'Whoa, how cool! Who's this?'" Martin said in the interview. "And then I wrote to him," he continued, adding, "We were talking for like six months without me hearing his voice... We talked about art — nothing sexy." The singer then met the artist in London and admitted it was love at first sight. "During the, 'Hello, pleasure to meet you,' I thought, 'This is the love of my life," he told the Mexican show "Ventaneando" in 2020 (per Hello! Magazine). The two share their daughter Lucia, born in 2018, and son Renn, born in 2019.
Ultimately their romance came to an end in 2023 when they announced their divorce in a statement to People. "We have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all these wonderful years," the former couple said. Fans were shocked by the news, but some suggested it could be the perfect recipe for Martin to get back in the studio. "Ricky Martin's divorce album coming," one user tweeted following the news.
Billy Porter and Adam Smith filed for divorce after six years of marriage
Actor Billy Porter met Adam Smith in 2009 through mutual friends, and the two had an immediate connection. "I was cruisin' him as he walked up the street, and he stopped, and he was with us!" Porter told People of their first meeting. "I was like, 'Oh, well, I'll be sittin' next to this handsome specimen tonight!' The two went on to date, but broke up after just seven months of seeing each other. "The first time we were dating, we were just, like, 'hanging out,' and all of a sudden, we realized, 'Oh, it's been seven months; that's more than just hanging out!' But because we weren't conscious of it, it kind of imploded," Porter told People.
In 2015, the "Pose" actor and Smith gave love another try. The actor admitted that his connection with Smith, who co-owned the eyewear company Native Ken, had always lingered in the years after their first split. Porter proposed to Smith the following year, and the two tied the knot just over two weeks later in order to get married under President Obama's term. After a whirlwind romance and several red-carpet appearances together, the pair announced they had called it quits in July 2023. "The decision was an amicable and mutual one and was made after much consideration. They continue to love and support each other as they embark on this next chapter," Porter's rep told People.
Brie Larson revealed she doesn't have a plan after her split with Elijah Allan-Blitz
Brie Larson is open to new opportunities that may come her way following her split from virtual reality director Elijah Allan-Blitz. The "Captain Marvel" actor admitted she had split with Allan-Blitz in an interview with Harper's Bazaar in March 2023. "I don't have a next job. I don't have a home. I don't have a partner. I don't have a plan. I'm just completely open," she admitted.
Larson was first linked to Allan-Blitz in 2019 after paparazzi spotted them kissing that summer. The actor had previously been engaged to musician Alex Greenwald, but the two broke up in January 2019. Larson and Allan-Blitz had more than just a romantic relationship. She and Allan-Blitz collaborated on "The Messy Truth VR Experience" which earned them an Emmy nomination in 2020. The two also used their quarantine time wisely, working together to produce the 2022 television short "Remembering." Larson told Collider: "It was the pandemic, and we were needing to be creative ... One day, Elijah went into the office, and I feel like it was within 20 minutes, but maybe it was an hour, he had this whole concept."
The former pair have kept a low profile about their reasons for the split. Larson did however open up to Harper's Bazaar about her fears given her newfound independence. "I had all the same normal fears as everybody else about being single and being 30," she said.
Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello wanted different things
After a short-lived first marriage, a four-year relationship with Nick Loeb, "Modern Family" star Sofia Vergara found love for the third time with Joe Manganiello. The pair started dating in 2014, having first met at a White House dinner earlier that year. "Sofia is Joe's dream girl!" an insider told US Weekly at the time. "He's been smitten with her for years. He's always had a huge crush on her. Things are going well for them so far." In December 2014, Vergara and Manganiello got engaged, eventually getting married nearly a year later in November 2015.
Sadly, on July 17, 2023, after seven years of marriage, Vergara and Manganiello announced that their marriage had come to an end. "We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives," the couple said in a statement to Page Six. Two days after the announcement, Manganiello filed for divorce from Vergara, citing irreconcilable differences, as reported by TMZ. A source close to the couple would later reveal to Page Six that the estranged couple disagreed over Mageniello's interest in having a child. While Vergara is already a mom to 31-year-old Manolo Gonzalez Vergara from ex-husband Joe Gonzalez, Manganiello, who reportedly longed to start a family with Vergara, is yet to have any children.
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez couldn't handle a long-distance marriage
After two years together, Ariana Grande and her husband, Dalton Gomez, separated in early 2023 before eventually heading for divorce. According to sources, despite Gomez and Dalton's love and commitment to each other, being in different countries took a toll on their marriage. While Grande is in the UK filming "Wicked," Dalton remains in Los Angeles, where he works as a luxury realtor. "Dalton's career is demanding and he can't leave Los Angeles often. So when [Grande] started filming 'Wicked' in England, they were in for a long-distance marriage," an insider told People. Though neither Gomez nor Grande has spoken out about the divorce, the estranged couple is said to be keeping their split as amicable as possible.
Gomez and Grande first sparked relationship rumors in early 2020 and were later confirmed by TMZ to be in an exclusive relationship. In December of that year, Grande announced their engagement through a cryptic Instagram post featuring pictures of a new diamond ring. "Forever n then some," she captioned (via Elle). Five months after their engagement, Gomez and the "Side by Side" singer tied the knot in an intimate ceremony held in their Californian home. "It was tiny and intimate — less than 20 people. The room was so happy and full of love. The couple and both families couldn't be happier," a rep for the singer told People.
Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson dropped countless clue that they'd split
Tina Knowles — the mother of Beyoncé and Solange Knowles — filed for divorce from her husband Richard Lawson on July 26, after eight years of marriage. The couple married in 2015 after dating for two years, but they had known each other much longer. To celebrate their wedding anniversary in 2021, the "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" actor shared a touching Instagram post that revealed he had been smitten with Tina for almost four decades. "39 years ago my sister Gwen (RIP), your best friend, introduced us. I thought you were one of the most beautiful women I had ever met," Lawson wrote. However, there was a slight barrier to their romance during their first meeting, as he mentioned she was "pregnant with Beyoncé at the time, and married."
There were rumors that Tina and Lawson's relationship was in trouble before their breakup became official. The last time she posted the "Poltergeist" actor to her timeline was in March when they attended Vanity Fair's Oscar Party together. Weeks before the couple split, outlets noticed that Tina and Lawson had not been attending events together. Tina did not bring Lawson to the wedding of Jay-Z's mom, Gloria Carter, earlier in July. Later that month, Lawson attended the premiere for his film "Black Terror" solo, and did not mention Tina during his "thank you" speech.
Previously, Tina was married to Beyoncé and Solange's father Mathew Knowles from 1980 to 2011, and Lawson was married to actor and singer Denise Gordy from 1978 to 1989.
Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes are on amicable terms
Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes were married for 13 months before breaking things off. Less than two months before their split, Bush professed her love for her husband on Instagram. In a now-deleted post (via People), she wrote, "Today marks 365 days of calling you 'husband.' Best decision of my life. It still feels just like this. Ecstatic. Running toward the future, grinning and laughing, together. I love you, my favorite. Happy Anniversary." In the wake of their breakup, Bush has removed photos of Hughes from her social media page, according to Page Six.
In August, Bush filed for divorce from Hughes. However, the former couple hasn't severed ties completely. An insider told People, "Sophia and Grant were friends for 10 years and bonded during COVID through their love of community service. They continue to run their nonprofit together and remain good friends." The pair's friendship spanned almost a decade before they began dating. Hughes isn't Bush's only ex-husband, though, as she was married to Chad Michael Murray from 2005 to 2006.
Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick ended their engagement
After four years together, Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick called it quits in August. Bristowe and Tartick, both members of Bachelor Nation, met during a recording of her "Off the Vine" podcast. Following the release of the episode, the two started dating. In January 2019, Tartick told Today that he and Bristowe had been together for just about a month. He shared, "We were friends, a little banter here and there, and friendship turned into a relationship." They became engaged in May 2021, with Tartick proposing on her podcast.
In August, Bristowe and Tartick disclosed their decision to part ways in a lengthy Instagram post. While the split was difficult for both of them, the former couple expressed their desire to remain friends. They wrote, "Continuing our friendship is incredibly important to both of us. We feel grateful to be ending our engagement with love and respect for each other. It's heartbreaking and sad to say goodbye, but our care and admiration for one another will never die." Following the breakup announcement, Bristowe shared that she would be taking a social media hiatus on her Instagram Stories (via People). She wrote, "If everyone can say some sort of prayer for both of our hearts we would love that. I just know social media can be awful so taking a little break."
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have different lifestyles
Ooh, this is an S.O.S. because Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have officially ended things. As reported by TMZ, Jonas filed for divorce in September 2023 after speculation their marriage was on the rocks. Documents obtained by the outlet reveal that a prenup is in place for the two superstars. Seeing as the couple share two children, Jonas wants to make sure that a proper "parenting plan" is in place that will establish "frequent and continuing contact with both parties." As for why the couple split, nothing has been confirmed by Jonas or Turner, but a source revealed, "She likes to party, he likes to stay at home. They have very different lifestyles."
The couple first connected in 2016 after Jonas slid into Turner's DMs, per People. Nearly three years later, the couple tied the knot in an unexpected ceremony in Las Vegas, although they would have more formal nuptials in France a little less than two months later. From 2020 to 2022, the couple welcomed two daughters together and expanded their family. In January 2023, Turner supported Jonas and his brothers as they received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where the "Burnin' Up" singer gushed about the "Game of Thrones" actor. He shared, "Sophie, what up homie? You're my partner in crime. You keep me motivated and inspired every day. I strive to be as cool as you." Clearly, things have changed between the two, and although there were some red flags indicating that their marriage was always doomed, their divorce remains a shock to many.
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness parted ways amicably
Fans were colored shocked when Hugh Jackman and Debora-lee Furness announced that they were calling it quits after 27 years of marriage. The "Logan" star and Furness issued a joint statement addressing their split to People, saying that they have decided to end their decades-long marriage to focus on themselves. "We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth," the pair, who share two children, noted. "Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives."
While there were a handful of red flags in their union, many were still stunned upon hearing the news of their separation. The couple met on the set of the Australian TV show "Correlli" in 1995, hit it off right away, and tied the knot a year later. They appeared deeply in love over the years, with the two even celebrating their 27th year together. "I love you so much. Together we have created a beautiful family. And life," Jackman wrote in a touching Instagram post. However, sources told Page Six that their close circle thought the split had been "a long time coming," and despite the absence of a third party, they had transitioned from lovers to "roommates."
Jeezy filed for divorce from Jeannie Mai Jenkins
Rapper Jeezy and "The Real" host Jeannie Mai have gone their separate ways after two and a half years of marriage. According to a copy of their divorce filing obtained by People, Jeezy was the one who initiated the split, with the legal documents noting that the pair is "currently living in a bona fide state of separation" and that their marriage was "irretrievably broken" with "no hope for reconciliation." Neither party has commented on the split as of writing, but days before news of their divorce surfaced, Jeannie Mai took to Instagram to celebrate Jeezy's book reaching The New York Times bestsellers list. "I'm endlessly grateful for your voice in this world. Honored to walk beside you my love," she wrote. Meanwhile, the "Put On" rapper shared a quote on his page, hinting at their separation. He penned: "Too focused on who I'm becoming to focus on who's not coming with me.
Jeezy and Jeannie Mai started dating in 2018, a year after the "Holey Moley" reporter divorced ex-husband Freddy Harteis. "We shared a romantic sushi dinner in Los Angeles and salsa danced the night away," she told Vogue of their first date. "Later that evening, he asked if I could picture spending the rest of my life with him. And crazy enough, I could." They exchanged vows in 2021 and welcomed their daughter, Monaco, in January 2022. Before they broke things off, Jeannie Mai told ET that marrying Jeezy was everything she could've imagined. "Married life feels 1,000 percent different than when we were dating, in the greatest way," she said.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner
Though he first met her in the early '90s, it wasn't until 1999 after the "Yellowstone" actor's first marriage had ended that he started dating designer Christine Baumgartner. "We exchanged numbers, and I told her that I would — did she mind if I called her in two weeks? I did not realize that was like an insult to a woman," Costner told People of their second meeting. A few years later, and the pair said their vows in a beautiful Colorado ceremony. In the years that followed, Costner and Baumgartner expanded their family, welcoming two kids in three years: first in 2007, next in 2009, and then in 2010, per Us Weekly.
In their time together, Baumgartner and Costner frequently opened up about their blissful marriage and their love for each other. "My wife does things that just completely... It just helps. The house is prettier because of her. Everything is warmer because of her," Costner gushed to People in November 2022. It therefore came as a shock when in May 2023, Baumgartner filed for divorce from the actor, citing irreconcilable differences in her filing. "It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action," the actor's rep confirmed in a statement to ET. Though the estranged couple soon found themselves caught up in an embittered battle, their divorce proceedings were finalized in September 2023, per TMZ.
Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce from Joshua Jackson after four years of marriage
On October 2, news broke that Jodie Turner-Smith had filed for divorce from her husband Joshua Jackson. As reported by TMZ, in her filing, Turner-Smith listed September 13 as the couple's date of separation, while citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their divorce. Per the outlet, the "Queen & Slim" actor requested joint custody of Juno, her 3-year-old daughter with Jackson.
Jackson and Turner-Smith's relationship dates back to 2018 when the pair had a one-night stand at a party. "When I first met my husband, we had a one-night stand. We're in a two, three-year one-night stand now," she gushed during a 2021 appearance on the "Late Night with Seth Meyers" show. But while the relationship started off on a casual note, things between Turner-Smith and Jackson moved pretty fast, with People confirming in December 2019 that the couple had secretly tied the knot. Their daughter, Juno was born in April 2020.
During their time together, the famous couple shared tidbits of their relationship, often gushing about each other in interviews. "I think it's really beautiful to be with someone who is so supportive and so loving," she said. "We're so similar in so many ways. We're like mirrors for each other. And I just really love that human being," Turner-Smith told People in 2021.
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari ended things over the singer's alleged infidelity
After 14 months of marriage, actor Sam Asghari and Britney Spears called it quits following an argument over the singer's alleged infidelity. A source told ET, "She's adamant she didn't cheat. The two haven't got along for a while and it finally came to an end after a major blowup." Shortly after, Asghari filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, and July 28 as their separation date, per People. But while the divorce might have been imminent, Spears was surprised nonetheless. "As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together ... 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I'm a little shocked but ... I'm not here to explain why because its honestly nobody's business," she wrote in an Instagram post.
Asghari and Spears first started dating in 2016 after meeting on the set of the singer's "Slumber Party" music video. After five years together, Asghari popped the big question in September 2021, with the couple getting married a few months later in June 2022. Most memorable during their time together was Asghari's unwavering support for the singer during her conservatorship dispute against her father, James Spears. "I have always wanted nothing but the best for my better half, and will continue to support her following her dreams and creating the future she wants and deserve," Asghari told People at the time.
Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd called it quits after five years
Country singers Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd first met in 2013 while collaborating as songwriters on Tim McGraw's 2014 track "Last Turn Home." Though things between the two started out platonic, they eventually began dating in December 2015. "We had been friends for only a couple of years, but there was always this writing chemistry in the room, and eventually, the timing of it was undeniable," Morris told People of her romance with Hurd. Two years later, the pair got engaged, with Morris announcing in an Instagram post that saw her showing off her ring. In March 2018, Hurd and Morris said their 'I dos" in a Nashville ceremony. The pair would go on to welcome their son Hayes in March 2020. "Hayes Hurd 3•23•20," Hurd captioned an Instagram photo of himself holding the newborn at the time.
Sadly, after only five years of marriage, Morris filed for divorce from Hurd in October 2023. In her filing, the "My Church" singer cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split. According to court documents obtained by Fox News, Morris requested joint custody of the couple's son and asked to have their assets awarded separately. "During the marriage, the parties have accumulated certain assets and certain debts, and that prior to the marriage, the parties entered into a prenuptial agreement," a section of the filing read.
Chris Appleton filed for divorced from Lukas Gage months after tying the knot
Back in April 2023, news broke that celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton and "The White Lotus" star Lukas Gage secretly married in Las Vegas. The wholesome ceremony was a small affair and even included Kim Kardashian as the officiant. Unfortunately, Appleton filed for divorce on November 13, 2023, calling it quits after six months of marriage. In court documents obtained by TMZ, the popular hairstylist cited irreconcilable differences for the demise of their relationship. While Appleton and Gage have remained mum on the exact reasoning behind their breakup, various sources close to the pair have provided further insight into the situation.
"Chris and Lukas haven't been getting along recently, and things haven't been great between them," one insider told ET. "It got worse, and they decided it was best to end their relationship." Another source told Life & Style that they shared a whirlwind romance, adding that they didn't really know each other before tying the knot. "They hadn't dated very long before they decided to get hitched. In the end, Chris realized he and Lukas weren't meant for each other at all. They wanted different things," they explained. The insider also revealed that the pair didn't share a prenuptial agreement but did signed a postnuptial agreement, which Kardashian supposedly supported. "No doubt Kim is breathing a huge sigh of relief for her friend. She, of all people, knows how things can turn out," they said.
Antoni Porowski and Kevin Harrington call off their engagement
Since 2019, the dreamy Antoni Porowski and his equally handsome partner, Kevin Harrington, have been the definition of relationship goals. In 2020, the pair's adorable romance kicked into overdrive after the start of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. "We went from being in a relationship and each having our own apartments and not having a dog, to living in the same place with a dog," he told People in June 2020. "It escalated quickly. But I don't have any complaints, which is kind of nice." In November 2022, Harrington announced they were engaged in an Instagram post. "Officially together until we look like the last pic," he wrote. Porowski added, "I really hope the wedding photos are less blurry."
While their path to marriage looked promising, the couple called off their engagement on November 22, 2023, in an exclusive statement to People. "After many conversations and reflection during the wedding planning process, Antoni and Kevin have amicably decided to part ways," a representative for the "Queer Eye" star explained. "While they still have a lot of respect for each other, as they talked more about the future, they realized they were on different paths." Months before the shocking announcement, Porowski celebrated his upcoming nuptials with a bachelor party at Blackberry Mountain in Walland, Tennessee. "Stag in the bag," the "Spoiler Alert" star wrote on Instagram in September 2023. Porowski also included snapshots from the joyous occasion, which featured appearances from Gigi Hadid and Tan France.