Celebrity Couples Who Broke Up In 2024

The following article contains mention of domestic violence.

Only a few months into 2024, and the year is already shaping up to be a big one for many celebrity couples. After three years of dating, "Gossip Girl" star Ed Westwick announced his engagement to Bollywood actress Amy Jackson after popping the question during their trip to Switzerland in January. The pair — who got together after meeting at a racing event in England in 2021 — shared their happy news in a joint Instagram post that showed snaps from their picture-perfect proposal. "Hell YES," Jackson wrote alongside a ring emoji. A few weeks before their announcement, another TV star, Josh Radnor from "How I Met Your Mother," confirmed that he had tied the knot with his longtime partner, Jordana Jacobs, in a "snowy bliss-filled" ceremony in New York at the start of the new year. "But most of all to Jordana. I can't believe my great good fortune that I get to call this extraordinary woman my wife," Radnor captioned a series of photos from their wedding on Instagram.

Sadly, 2024 hasn't been without its fair share of relationship woes and heartbreak for some unlucky stars, with several celebs who surprised us by divorcing after we all thought they'd made it. In early February, singer Ellie Goulding and her husband, Caspar Jopling, revealed their decision to quietly end their marriage after just four years of being married, according to Page Six. Below, we're taking a look at all the celebrity couples who sadly broke up this 2024.

Backstreet Boys' AJ McLean and his wife Rochelle Deanna McLean split after 11 years of marriage. Following their breakup announcement in March 2023, the two confirmed their plans to officially end their union in a joint statement on Instagram on New Year's Day 2024. "As you all know we have been separated for over a year now. While we have hoped for reconciliation we have decided to officially end our marriage," their statement read (via EW). They added that it was a mutual decision. "Our focus now is moving forward in the healthiest way possible with friendship and co-parenting our girls at the forefront of this next chapter. We appreciate your kindness, respect, and privacy at this time," they said. 

The pair — who shares kids Elliott and Lyric — started dating in 2009 after meeting at a restaurant in Los Angeles where Rochelle was working as a waitress. "She claims she didn't know who I was [then]," AJ told People in 2020. "I'm like, 'Are you living under a rock?'" After just a year of dating, he and Rochelle got engaged in Las Vegas in 2010 and exchanged vows in a Beverly Hills ceremony in December 2011. A source told People that it was Rochelle who initiated their breakup. "There were some trust issues. Close friends don't see them getting back together, though AJ really thinks they will," the insider said.

"The Bachelorette"'s Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo have split after four years of marriage and six years together, the chiropractor confirmed in a statement in January. "If you've been following me for a while, you know I don't like to put my personal affairs on social media and like to keep a safe space for our family," Abasolo said on Instagram. "Many of you know me as a chiropractor, and also as a husband, my proudest role so far. After more than 4 years of marriage, Rachel and I have made the difficult decision to part ways and start anew."

According to People, it was him who filed for divorce from Lindsay while citing "irreconcilable differences" as their reason for divorcing and listed New Year's Eve 2023 as the date of their separation. He also sought spousal support. "I'm a family man, but sometimes loving yourself and your partner means you must let go," Aboloso continued. "I wanted you to hear it from the source before the blogs start making up their own reality." He then asked for privacy and respect as he and Lindsay navigate this new chapter of their lives. Shortly after news of their split was made public, Lindsay broke her silence in an episode of her podcast "Higher Learning" with co-host Van Lathan. Admitting that she's going through a difficult time, Lindsay said, "I'm not gonna talk about it. I will eventually, but now is not the time... [I'm] just trying to take it day by day."

Travis Barker's son, Landon Barker, and TikTok star Charli D'Amelio are no longer a couple. The pair — who were first linked in June 2022 — have gone their separate ways after being together for just over a year. They first confirmed their relationship after being spotted together leaving Landon's concert in Los Angeles and were photographed holding hands during a night-out in New York just several days later. Speaking to ET, the "Dancing with the Stars" alum opened up about their unexpected romance. "He's just very sweet," Charli said of Landon. She also spoke about keeping their relationship away from the public eye. "I think for a long time it was really difficult, but now I kind of live life first and think about what people are going to say after," she said.

In a statement on his Instagram Stories which was captured by E! News, Landon confirmed that he and Charli had officially called it quits. "Hey everyone, I would like to let you guys know that Charli and I are no longer together," he said. The "Friends With Your EX" singer added that they did it in order to "focus on ourselves." He also stressed that he and Charli remain on good terms and continue to care for each other. "We are still friends and have so much love for each other," said Landon. "I am incredibly grateful for the time we shared and hope you can respect our decisions. Thank you, love you all so much."

In February, singer Ellie Goulding confirmed that she and her husband Caspar Jopling had quietly gone their separate ways after just four years of marriage. Through her Instagram Stories, the "Love Me Like You Do" artist said she was forced to make the statement after she was spotted kissing her surfing instructor while on vacation in Costa Rica a few days earlier. "I feel I have been left with no choice but to let you all know that Caspar and I privately separated some time ago," she wrote (via People). The pair, who shares a son named Arthur, were married in August 2019 after over a year of dating. "We remain the closest of friends and have been successfully co-parenting with our son's best interests at heart," Goulding stressed. "We are committed to protecting our family privacy and thank people in advance for respecting our wishes — we won't be commenting further."

Jopling, who is an art dealer and a Harvard graduate, also came out with his own statement confirming their separation on Instagram shortly after. "I feel (sadly) that I need to say something on mine and Ellie's current relationship, that I hope more than anything will make any final tabloid speculation disappear," he wrote. He added that he and Goulding had been separated but remain the best of friends and co-parents to their son Arthur.

Romeo Beckham and his girlfriend, fellow model Mia Regan split after dating for almost five years. The second-born son of Victoria and David Beckham confirmed the news in a brief statement on Instagram Stories alongside a photo of him and Mia, stressing that they still love and care for one another in spite of their split. "Mooch and I have parted ways after 5 years of love," Romeo wrote (via Page Six). "We still have a lot of love and respect for each other, and still hold a strong friendship and always will." For her part, Regan also confirmed their breakup in a post on her IG Stories, saying, "This is ro, we have grown up with each other since we were 16!! Love takes different forms & paths as you mature. We aren't together romantically but we do share lots & lots of love for one another."

Romeo and Mia began their relationship in May 2019 although it's unclear exactly how and when the two first met. Almost three years into their relationship, the pair made their romance red-carpet official when they attended the British Fashion Awards together in November 2021. On their four-year anniversary as a couple, Romeo took to Instagram to share a sweet kissing photo of himself and Mia. "4 years round the world with you xx I love you @mimimoocher," he wrote alongside a white heart emoji. He also wished Mia a happy 21st birthday in November 2023. "I love you so much @mimimoocher," Romeo gushed.

In February, "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" star Porsha Williams shocked fans when she filed for divorce from her husband Simon Guobadia after 15 months of marriage. In court documents obtained by People, Williams requested that Guobadia maintain all financial documents relating to their split while stating that their marriage was "irretrievably broken." The reality star also requested to have her prenup with the Nigerian-born gentleman enforced amid their divorce. 

Though neither Williams nor Guobadia has yet to open up about the reason for their split, the "RHOA" star broke her silence in an appreciation post to fans and followers. "Thank you for your prayers & support. — PW," she wrote on Instagram (via Us Weekly).  Guobadia, on the other hand, declared his continued love for the reality star in a since-deleted Instagram post. "Will Stop Loving My Wife When Divorce is Final," he wrote.

Williams and Guobadia said their "I do"s in a lavish traditional Nigerian ceremony, followed by an American event. "I am ridiculously excited. I am just so ready. I'm not even nervous. I mean, I know I'm marrying the love of my life, and it's just going to solidify our relationship and our family bond. I'm calm and excited," the "RHOA" star gushed to People at the time. 

Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Firerose called it quits after just seven months. The country star and father of Miley Cyrus filed for divorce from Firerose in May after marrying in October 2023, citing "irreconcilable differences" and "inappropriate marital conduct," according to court documents per People.

There were several obvious red flags that Billy Ray's marriage to Firerose would never last. For one, they had a three-decade gap, and Billy Ray's daughter Miley didn't appear to be a fan of the Australian singer. She reportedly skipped their wedding despite making time to attend her mother Tish Cyrus' vows to actor Dominic Purcell, and didn't mention the pair in her acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammy Awards. While Miley later admitted to being at a loss for words on stage, she doubled down on the snub by conspicuously leaving Billy Ray and Firerose out of an Instagram post following the show — one that included shout-outs to Tish, her sister Brandi, and godmother Dolly Parton.

After months of speculation from the public about their relationship, Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck on August 20, TMZ reported. The date that the "Let's Get Loud" singer filed was significantly shady, as it was exactly two years since their Georgia wedding ceremony. According to the filing, there is no prenuptial agreement between the former couple, and Lopez requested neither party be given spousal support.

More than a month later, Lopez alluded to the divorce while speaking to Nikki Glaser for Interview magazine. "You have to be complete, if you want something that's more complete. You have to be good on your own," she said. "I thought I learned that, but I didn't. And then, this summer, I had to be like, 'I need to go off and be on my own. I want to prove to myself that I can do that.'" She added, "Being in a relationship doesn't define me. I can't be looking for happiness in other people. I have to have happiness within myself."

Although they don't share any kids together, Affleck and Lopez have both been strong figures in their respective children's lives. In September, a source shared with People that the two are trying to remain amicable amid the divorce and stated, "They all came together for a fun lunch so the kids could hang out." The insider added, "It makes [Lopez] happy seeing the kids happy together. Happy kids are her priority."

On November 2, "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" alum Teddi Mellencamp shocked fans when she announced on Instagram, "After a great deal of care and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to file for divorce. My priority is my children and ensuring that every care is taken with their privacy and wellbeing throughout this new chapter." She added, "Making a public statement is not something I wanted to do, but in an effort to protect my family from undue speculation and rumors, I felt being open, honest, and vulnerable was the best path forward."

As reported by People, Mellencamp's estranged husband, Edwin Arroyave, responded to the filing by asking for joint legal and physical custody of their three children, while the podcast host had initially asked for primary custody. He also asked the courts to deny Mellencamp's wish for spousal support and instead requested that he receive alimony from her. While the accountability coach hasn't shared the reason for her split, according to "Deux U," the word on the street was Mellencamp had cheated on Arroyave with a married horse trainer. However, others reached out to the DeuxMoi podcast to claim that Arroyave had cheated on her in the past as well. 

Former "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Kelly Dodd further fueled the gossip in the comments section of an Instagram post, where she wrote, "She cheated she's a douche bag! ... I know everything! I hope Edwin gets custody!" As of this writing, the divorce has just started — and it's looking messy already. We need Andy Cohen and a camera.

In October, People reported that Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz had broken up after three years together. According to several sources, the two actors quietly ended their engagement after being seen together earlier that month in New York City. Tatum and Kravitz began dating after the "Magic Mike" star was cast in "Blink Twice," which was directed and co-written by his now-ex. Back in 2021, Kravitz told Deadline, "Chan was my first choice, the one I thought of when I wrote this character. I just knew from 'Magic Mike' and his live shows, I got the sense he's a true feminist and I wanted to collaborate with someone who was clearly interested in exploring this subject matter."

Unfortunately, after working together, the pair drifted apart. A source told ET that their "extremely demanding schedules" led to their breakup. Although he lost his love, Tatum is seeking solace in his career and being a dad to his daughter, Everly, whom he shares with Jenna Dewan. "He's been doing well since the split. He's focused on a new movie project in [North Carolina.] And he's spending time with his daughter when he's off," an insider revealed to People.

After over a year together, Zach Bryan announced in his Instagram Stories that he and Brianna "Chickenfry" LaPaglia had parted ways. "I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I'll always thank her. I have had an incredibly hard year personally and struggled through some pretty severe things. I thought it would be beneficial for both of us to go our different ways," he shared on October 22 (via People).

Following Bryan's announcement, LaPaglia posted a YouTube video of herself sitting on her bathroom floor while she told fans that she was blindsided by his post. As tears streamed down her face, the Barstool podcaster asked, "How can you give every ounce of yourself to someone and then be discarded of in a few days?" 

While she didn't provide details about why they broke up at the time, LaPaglia later spilled some shady details about Bryan. On an episode of "BFFs," she told co-hosts Dave Portnoy and Josh Richards that her relationship with the country singer was abusive. "He made me believe everything was my fault. He isolated me from my whole entire life. He wouldn't let me be who I wanted to be. He made me hate everything that I loved about myself," she revealed. LaPaglia also claimed that Bryan wanted her to sign an NDA to keep the details of their relationship private in return for $12 million but she refused. "I'm not signing away my experiences and what I went through to protect someone that hurt me," she stated.

On October 3, DDG shared in an Instagram Story that he and Halle Bailey had broken up. As shared by E! News, the rapper told fans, "This decision was not easy, but we believe it's the best path forward for both of us. I cherish the time we've spent together and the love we've shared." He continued, "We are still best friends and adore each other. As we focus on our individual journeys and our roles as co-parents, we cherish the bond we've built and the beautiful moments we've shared."

Bailey has yet to publicly address the split as of this writing, but on October 11, "The Little Mermaid" star posted a carousel of pictures on Instagram of her working out and spending time with her son, Halo, whom she shares with DDG. "Life is beautiful," she captioned the post. Fans were quick to catch the possible dig at her ex, and one wrote, "Sister said 'me and my baby we gon be alright. We gon live a good liffeeeeee.'" Another commented, "She so passive aggressive haha I love it."

After two years of marriage, former WWE wrestler Nikki Garcia filed for divorce from Artem Chigvintsev on September 11, TMZ reported. This came weeks after the "Dancing with the Stars" pro was arrested on domestic violence charges during an alleged altercation with Garcia inside their home. Chigvintsev had originally called the authorities, and when they arrived, he was arrested after the cops found visible marks on the alleged victim.

Chigvintsev responded to Garcia's divorce filing two days later and asked the court for shared legal and physical custody of their son, Matteo, per Us Weekly. The Bella twin had asked for sole custody in her documents. Her estranged husband also requested alimony and for his legal expenses to come out of Garcia's pocket.

As reported by TMZ, Chigvintsev claimed in legal documents that the fight began on the morning of August 29 when Garcia kept snapping at him while he was getting Matteo ready for school. He stated that the fight escalated after she threw a pair of shoes at him and then tried to follow him into a bedroom, attempting to forcibly enter the room after he closed the door. According to Garcia, her now-ex pushed her outside the bedroom and onto the ground, where he allegedly overpowered her. Although Chigvintsev was arrested, he was not charged with a crime, as there wasn't enough evidence against him.

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Actor Leah Remini and her longtime husband, Angelo Pagan, announced in a joint statement on August 29 that they were splitting up. "Well, here we are. After 28 years together and 21 years of marriage, we have decided to file for divorce. This decision came after a lot of thought and care, and as hard as divorce is, we are approaching this with a positive outlook because we know it's what's best for us," they wrote on Instagram. There was no scandalous reason for the divorce, and the former couple explained that they had simply grown apart over the years. "We hope our journey can inspire others to see that relationships — whether they change or end — aren't failures," they stated.

It looks like Remini and Pagan had one of the smoothest divorces in Hollywood, as they jointly posted an Instagram video of the two hanging out and watching football in November. As her ex yelled at the television, Remini laughed and asked him, "Who are you talking to exactly, Angelo?" Pagan captioned the post, "Somethings never change. Still spending most Sundays watching my Cowboys with [Remini]." Ex-couple goals, indeed.

Yet another reality television couple's marriage bit the dust this year. In August, "The Valley" star Brittany Cartwright filed for divorce from Jax Taylor, citing irreconcilable differences, TMZ reported. The mom of one requested primary legal and physical custody of her and Taylor's shared son, Cruz. Brittany opened up about her reason for the divorce with People. "I think it's been very obvious how much I loved him and how hard I tried to work on our relationship," she said. "I wanted to make sure I did every single thing I could possibly do to give it a chance and to try for my family, for my son, for my future, but I couldn't do it anymore. I had to put myself first." She then teased that fans would see more of their drama in Season 2 of "The Valley" and would understand why she filed for divorce.

Cartwright has already moved on from Taylor and admitted to hooking up with one of their mutual friends, Julian Sensley. "We did not have a 'no dating in the friend group' policy," she shared on "Bravo's Hot Mic Podcast." She later added, "I was just so mad at Jax, so I didn't care if I hurt his feelings about that. Why should I care? He never cared about how he hurt my feelings for years." The fling with Sensley was just temporary, but Cartwright is obviously more than ready to dip her toes in the dating world again.