By Jessica Wedemeyer
1:30pm PDT, Sep 28, 2022
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Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at all the celebrity couples who called it quits in 2022 — or whose breakups came to light this year — starting with this pair… People magazine reported on Sept. 16 that Sarah Chalke's rep confirmed the "Scrubs" alum and former fiancé Jamie Afifi "separated some time ago." Said the rep, "They remain committed to being devoted co-parents and good friends." The actress and the entertainment lawyer, who got engaged in 2006, share two children.
Now keep reading for more celeb splits of 2022…
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Actress Robin Wright is single again. The "House of Cards" and "The Princess Bride" actress filed for divorce on Sept. 22, TMZ reported, citing "irreconcilable differences" as she seeks to end her four-year marriage to third husband Clément Giraudet, a Saint Laurent fashion brand executive who's believed to be about 18 years her junior. She listed July 31 as their separation date and in court papers indicated they have a postnuptial agreement that keeps their assets as separate property.
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Another serious romance bites the dust for "Vampire Diaries" star Paul Wesley. On Sept. 18, E! News confirmed that the actor and second wife Ines de Ramon, a jewelry professional, have split after three years of marriage. "The decision to separate is mutual and occurred five months ago," his rep told E! News. Before marrying Ines, Paul dated "Vampire Diaries" co-star Phoebe Tonkin for four years and was married to "Pretty Little Liars" and "Chicago med" actress Torrey DeVitto from 2011 to 2013.
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Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds announced on Twitter on Sept. 16 that he and off-on love Aja Volkman have separated for the second time: "I am saddened to say that after many beautiful years together Aja and I have separated. Being great parents to our children is our number one priority. Thank you for always supporting us with love and care for all these years," he tweeted. A few days later, he opened up about the current state of their relationship during an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show." Said the Grammy winner, "I love her. She is my best friend and an incredible mother, and we are going to be great parents to our kids. Relationships are so complex. We were together over a decade. We split up [and] got back together [once before]. It was kind of one of those, like, 'can't live with, can't live without' things. … Now here we are four years later at the close of a chapter, and it feels hard. It feels like mourning for me, to be honest. But it also feels like I'm just on the path that I'm supposed to be on in life." The duo first split in 2018, then reconnected later that year and welcomed their fourth child in 2019.
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On Sept. 14, actress Brittany Snow took to Instagram to announce that she and "Selling the OC" star Tyler Stanaland ha split after two years of marriage: "After time and consideration, Tyler and I have made the difficult decision to separate. This decision was made with love and mutual respect for one another. We have realized we need to take some time and make sure we are each living our most fulfilling and authentic lives. We started this journey as best friends and our relationship will continue to be a priority not only for us but for our dog Charlie. We sincerely appreciate your support and ask for privacy as we navigate this new chapter," the "Pitch Perfect" actress captioned a photo with the pro surfer-turned-celebrity realtor, who shared the breakup news in a nearly identical statement on his own Instagram account.
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Model-designer Emily Ratajkowski filed for divorce in Manhattan Supreme Court on Sept. 8, Page Six reported, confirming months of rumors claiming her four-year marriage to film producer Sebastian Bear-McClard was over. Court documents seen by Page Six revealed the divorce is contested, which means there are issues the former couple, who share a toddler son, need to litigate. In June, Page Six was the first to report that the "Blurred Lines" video vixen and her husband had separated, with a source saying "he cheated." Said the source of Sebastian, "He's a serial cheater. It's gross. He's a dog." Days later, an insider told People magazine, "They split recently. It was Em's decision. She is doing OK. She is strong and focused on her son."
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On Aug. 29, American country music singer Kelsea Ballerini announced that she and husband Morgan Evans, an Australian country music singer, had split after nearly five years of marriage. "Friends, I've always tried my best to share my life with you in a real and vulnerable way, while also protecting layers of my personal life as they unfold," she wrote on her Instagram Story. "This is now public record so I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce." She filed on Aug. 26. "This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately has come to an end. It's hard to find the words here … but I feel extremely grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and hopeful for the next seasons," she continued. "With very active schedules coming up, please be mindful that we are both fragile, actively healing, and showing up the best we can." Morgan also addressed the split, writing on his own Instagram Story, "I am very sad to confirm that after almost 5 years of marriage, Kelsea and I are parting ways. I wish it were otherwise but sadly it is not."
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Alex Rodriguez and Kathryne Padgett have called it quits, Page Six reported on Sept. 5. "They broke up, but they're super tight. It's all good," an insider said, adding that the retired Yankees slugger and the nutritionist and fitness model are still friendly. The pair were first seen together in January at a Green Bay Packers football game and made headlines when they were photographed vacationing in Italy together over the summer. Now, added the insider, "Alex is having fun and hanging out with his family." Source further told Us Weekly, "There was no drama and it was amicable. They remain friends. They had fun the few months they dated, but it never got really serious."
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After a summer of speculation about the status of their relationship, People magazine reported on Aug. 30 that sources had confirmed that Leonardo DiCaprio and model-actress Camila Morrone, who's 23 years his junior, had split. The pair were first romantically linked nearly five years earlier in December 2017. The Oscar winner has a history of only dating women 25 and under — and Camila hit that age in June.
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Us Weekly reported on Aug. 24 that "Dancing With the Stars" pros Emma Slater and Sasha Farber have split after four years of marriage. "They've been apart for many months now. They both have not been wearing their wedding rings and are each leading a single life," a source told the magazine, adding that it was a "tough decision" for the couple, who are still "figuring out" life apart, to go their separate ways. "It's been a difficult time [because] they really care about each other and have been together for so long," the source said of the pair, who dated on and off for about seven years before tying the knot in 2018.
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After 25 years of marriage, it was over for Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin — until it wasn't. The former model, who shares three daughters with the "Rocky" and "Rambo" star, quietly filed for divorce in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Aug. 19, Closer Weekly confirmed on Aug. 24. The news broke not long after Sly was seen having a tattoo of Jennifer's face he had on his shoulder covered with an image of a bullmastiff dog. In court documents, TMZ reported, Jennifer claimed her ex was moving assets from marital funds and asked a judge to stop him; he denied her allegation. Sly shared a comment with TMZ via his rep, saying, "I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues." Jennifer issued a statement to People magazine, saying, "While we will no longer be married, I will always cherish the more than 30-year relationship that we shared, and I know we are both committed to our [three] beautiful [adult] daughters." However, a month after Jennifer filed, Sly's rep confirmed to Page Six that they'd reconciled. "They decided to meet back up at home, where they talked and were able to work out their differences," his rep explained, adding, "They are both extremely happy."
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"Mad Men" actor Vincent Kartheiser's eight-year marriage to "Gilmore Girls" and "The Handmaid's Tale" actress Alexis Bledel is over. The actor filed for divorce on Aug. 10 with the Putnam County Supreme Court in New York, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly, the magazine reported on Aug. 17. Just 16 days later, a judge finalized the divorce, Page Six reported. The couple, who share a son, married in 2014 after meeting on the set of "Mad Men" three years earlier.
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It's over for Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks after nearly three years of dating, In Touch reported on Aug. 15. A source told the magazine that the Australian actor broke up with the Aussie model a "couple of months ago" and that Gabriella was "heartbroken." Added the source of Miley Cyrus's ex-husband: "He didn't want to be tied down and work has picked up since the pandemic ended."
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Florence Pugh and Zach Braff quietly broke up earlier this year after three years of dating, the actress revealed in a cover story for the September 2022 issue of Harper's BAZAAR, which hit the internet on Aug. 16. "We've been trying to do this separation without the world knowing, because it's been a relationship that everybody has an opinion on," the "Black Widow" and "Little Women" actress said, a reference in part to online commentary about their 21-year age gap. "We just felt something like this would really do us the benefit of not having millions of people telling us how happy they are that we're not together. So we've done that. I automatically get a lumpy throat when I talk about it.
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The New York Times reported on June 22 that, according to sources, supermodel Jerry Hall and media mogul Rupert Murdoch were preparing to divorce after more than six years of marriage. More than a week later on July 1, Jerry — his fourth wife — filed for divorce in California and asked the court for spousal support and attorneys' fees from the 91-year-old billionaire. But less than two months later, she withdrew her petition and on Aug. 12, lawyers for the former couple confirmed to The Guardian that the split was a done deal following what was clearly a quick and quiet negotiation: "Jerry and Rupert Murdoch have finalised their divorce. They remain good friends and wish each other the best for the future." The Guardian reported that Jerry, 66 — who was previously married to Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who later claimed their union was never legally binding — was expected to leave the marriage with a settlement that included tens of millions of dollars plus a sprawling $13.3 million Georgian country estate in Oxfordshire, England, as well as a home in the south of France.
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On June 1, El Periodico reported that, according to a source, Colombian superstar Shakira had recently dumped her partner of more than a decade, Spanish soccer star Gerard Piqué, after she caught him with another woman. The pair, who share two sons, confirmed their split on June 4. In September, she opened up about the breakup, telling Elle, "I can only say that I put everything I had into this relationship and my family." She went on to say that she had "the big dream of having a family forever" and that "to see that dream broken or shredded into pieces is probably one of the most painful things that you can ever go through." The chart-topper went on to allege that she put her career on the back-burner to support her ex and their two sons: "As a soccer player, [Gerard] wanted to play football and to win titles and I had to support him. I mean, one of the two of us had to make a sacrifice, right? Either he would stop his contract with Barcelona and move to the U.S. with me, where my career is, or I would have to do that instead. And so, one of the two had to make that effort and that sacrifice. And I did it. I put my career in second gear and I came to Spain, to support him so he could play football and win titles. And it was a sacrifice of love. Thanks to that, my kids were able to have a present mom, and I have this amazing bond with them that is unbreakable and that sustains us," she said.
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After nearly 25 years of marriage, it's over for Metallica frontman James Hetfield and wife Francesca, who wed in 1997 after five years of dating. TMZ reported on Aug. 13 that the rock star quietly filed for divorce in Colorado earlier this year. Details of the split haven't been made public, but there won't be a custody battle as all three of their kids — Cali, 24, Castor, 22, and Marcella, 20 — are now adults.
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Grammy-winning musicians Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney split after three years of marriage in August amid her claim he cheated, but weeks later, they put the divorce on hold. "The rug has been completely pulled from underneath me and now I must figure out how to move forward," Michelle — who shares son Rhys James, 4, and infant daughter Willie Jacquet with the Black Keys drummer (she also has a 17-year-old child, Owen Landau, from her first marriage) — told People in a statement amid the breakup, which came after the "Everywhere" singer-songwriter tweeted and deleted a message accusing Patrick of cheating on her while she was home with their 6-month-old. Things got worse before they got better: On Aug. 12, TMZ reported that Michelle was arrested the previous day after police responded to a domestic disturbance call at her Nashville home around 2 a.m., and the singer admitted she'd slapped Patrick in the face "one to two times," court docs stated. Charges were dropped and on Sept. 13, a judge signed off on the duo's request to suspend divorce proceedings for six months as they attempted a reconciliation.
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It's over for Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson nine months after they started dating, multiple outlets including E! News, People magazine and Page Six reported on Aug. 5. Sources close to the former couple told E!, which broke the news, that the reality TV star and the comedian — who was shooting a movie in Australia in the weeks before the breakup — decided in the first week of August to just be friends. Though Kim and Pete have "a lot of love and respect for each other," the long-distance nature of their relationship and their busy schedules "made it really difficult to maintain a relationship," sources told E! Page Six further reported that, according to a Kim insider, the breakup "had nothing to do with [her ex] Kanye [West]" and that "no event caused it."
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"Twilight" actor Cam Gigandet's wife of 13 years, Dominique Geisendorff, filed for divorce on Aug. 1, TMZ reported. She listed May 1 as their separation date and asked a judge for joint legal and physical custody of their three kids: Everleigh, 13, Rekker, 9, and Armie, 6. Dominique is also seeking spousal support, though wants the court to block the actor from getting support from her.
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Chuck Lorre — the super-producer behind hit shows including "The Big Bang Theory," "Two and a Half Men," "The Kominsky Method," "Dharma & Greg," "Cybill, "Mom" and "Mike and Molly" — has split from his wife of nearly four years, "The Blonde Files" podcast host and social media influencer Arielle Lorre (née Mandelson). Arielle — who's 32 years Chuck's junior — is his third wife. "It is with mutual consideration and respect that we have decided to separate. Our plan is to move forward in different directions but with great love, admiration and gratitude for the time we shared," the exes told Variety in a statement confirming their breakup on July 22.
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Just a couple weeks after calling off their engagement in early July, Amanda Bynes and Paul Michael have ended their relationship, sources confirmed to E! News on July 26. The pair, who met while in recovery, began dating in late 2019 and got engaged in early 2020. They'd moved in together earlier this year after the conservatorship that ruled the former child star's life for many years was dissolved by a judge in March.
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Hilary Rhoda filed to divorce Sean Avery during the last week of July, TMZ Sports reported on July 27. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for her split from the former NHL star after nearly seven years of marriage and listed their date of separation as July 17. Court papers revealed they have a prenup and that Hilary wants physical custody of their 2-year-old son with legal custody to be shared with Sean.
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"Southern Charm" star Shep Rose and Taylor Ann Green recently split following more than two years as a couple, People magazine confirmed on July 20. "Shep has a real issue with monogamy and refused to commit to Taylor, telling her that he doesn't want to be with just one person and change his lifestyle," said a source. Added a second source, "She's incredibly hurt, but she knows that she deserves a guy who will fight for her, not one who is so selfish. He'll regret this." Shep previously admitted to cheating on Taylor.
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It's over for comedians Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy. On July 18, the former "Chelsea Lately" host confirmed the split alongside an Instagram video in which she and the stand-up comic talk about their relationship. "In anticipation of celebrating our first year together, Jo and I recorded this video early, but as many of you have noticed, it is with a heavy heart to announce that we have decided together that it is best for us to take a break from our relationship right now," she captioned the clip. "Because of him, my life experience has changed forever. To be loved and adored by @jokoy has been one of the greatest gifts of my life." In her lengthy post, she also praised Jo, telling him, "You blew my creativity open, my lust for working hard again, being on the road again, and you reminded me who I was and always have been, and my feet have never been more firmly planted in the ground," she said, ading, "This is not an ending. It's another beginning, and it's a comfort to know that I am still loved and love this man the way the sun loves the moon and the moon loves the sun. YOUR PERSON IS COMING." Chelsea also asked fans to "please continue to root for both of us because you never know what life will bring."
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On July 13, Page Six broke the news that music star Grimes and WikiLeaks whistleblower Chelsea Manning recently split after a few months of dating. A source told Page Six that the pair "had been breaking up for a while." The women's romance had started after Grimes ended her off-and-on relationship with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, with whom she has two kids, for the second time.
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Former "The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Braunwyn Windham-Burke and her girlfriend of about nine months, Victoria Brito, broke up in early July, TMZ reported on July 8, blaming the split on the women's busy work schedules and the ex-reality TV star's bicoastal lifestyle. (Braunwyn was splitting her time between New York City, where she and Victoria shared an apartment, and Southern California, where she has a home with her estranged husband, Sean Burke, and their seven kids.) "It just wasn't working. They had great chemistry, but ultimately it wasn't enough to sustain them and the long distance became too hard to maintain," a source told People magazine. "Braunwyn is heartbroken. She fell hard, she fell fast, and she loved Vic with her whole heart. The relationship ending, it's devastating for her." The reality star, who came out as a lesbian in 2020, confirmed the split on her Instagram Story, writing, "My heart is just broken. The breakup with me and Vic, it's hard. It's hard. … This was like my first long-term female relationship that just threw me for a loop. It's normal."
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DailyMail.com reported on July 11 that Romeo Beckham and his girlfriend of more than three years, model Mia Regan, had recently split with busy work schedules and the long-distance nature of their relationship — she's based in London while he's pursuing a soccer career in Miami — to blame.
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On the July 5 episode of his "Jeff Lewis Live" radio show, "Flipping Out" star Jeff Lewis revealed that he and his boyfriend of four months, Stuart O'Keeffe, had broken up. "It was actually a very difficult decision and I'm extremely sad about it. But I felt like there really wasn't a future there," he said, adding that he'd been "weighing the pros and cons" of their relationship for weeks. Jeff alleged that the cookbook author was "constantly choosing his social life" over their relationship. "We have very good chemistry, we have a lot of fun together, we're very compatible. I love the guy, I adore the guy. … But we're just not on the same page when it comes to relationship and family. … I don't want the guy at the bar. I want the guy who stayed home from the bar. … I want to prioritize my [5-year-old daughter], my house, my businesses — all of that," he said, as reported by People magazine. "This was not a rash decision. This has been going on for weeks…" Stuart told People, "I'm heartbroken. I love him very much."
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The U.S. Sun reported on July 7 that "Good Morning America" meteorologist Rob Marciano's wife Eryn filed for divorce in Westchester, New York, back in June 2021 following 11 years of marriage. "The last couple of years have been very difficult. I didn't want this and tried to save the marriage, but we are sadly divorcing. My focus now is on my kids," the weatherman later said in a statement. He and his estranged spouse have two kids.
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Deux Moi reported on June 27 that Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick were "definitely broken up" after going their separate ways "within the past month or so." The following day, "Entertainment Tonight," citing a source, confirmed that the "Saturday Night Live" alum and the "Pitch Perfect" star have, in fact, "broken up." The "Barry" actor and the "Up in the Air" actress were first publicly linked in January. At the time, People magazine reported that they'd quietly been seeing each other for more than a year.
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On June 16, TMZ and People magazine broke the news that "Tiger King" star Joe Exotic, who's serving time in prison for his role in a murder-for-hire plot, and John Graham have called off their engagement and broken up. John, who finished his sentence in March, reportedly broke up with the former big cat keeper after he was released from the federal prison in Texas where they met. Joe's lawyer said on his behalf, "Joe would like to believe that they did fall in love. However, now that [John] has gone home, he has moved on. … [Joe] has nothing to say [that's] bad about John Graham and wishes him well as he gets his life back." Joe didn't stay single for long: His lawyer added that "a very special man" had come back into Joe's life and a few days later, Joe announced on Instagram that he'd reconnected romantically with former love Seth Posey. "Me and Seth have picked up where we left off and I couldn't be happier," he captioned a photo of his back-on beau.
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On June 22, multiple media outlets reported that model Kendall Jenner and her boyfriend of two years, NBA star Devin Booker, had recently split. "Kendall feels like they're on different paths," a source told "Entertainment Tonight." A second source told "ET" the pair "have had discussions about their future" but "are not on the same page." E! News reported that Kendall and Devin had a great time together at her sister Kourtney Kardashian's wedding in Italy in May, "but once they got back, they started to feel like they weren't aligned and realized they have very different lifestyles." The reality star then told the professional basketball player that she "wanted space and time apart," the E! source added. However, within weeks, they appeared to be back on, and by August, the supermodel had confirmed a reconciliation as she posted a photo of them on vacation together in Idaho on Instagram.
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On June 17 — less than six months after the season 18 finale of "The Bachelorette" aired star Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya's happy ending — they announced that they'd called off their engagement. "I'm struggling to say that Nayte and I will be going our separate ways but I stand with him in knowing the heaviness that is present in both our hearts as this relationship has been very real for us," the teacher wrote on her Instagram Stories. "To you, Nayte, you quickly became my best friend and the love I have for you is incredibly strong. I will never stop wanting to see you succeed." Nayte added, "Michelle and I are going to move forward separately. Hearts are heavy, emotions are high and we are dealing with this the best way we can."
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On June 20, "The Bachelorette" season 17 lead Katie Thurston took to her Instagram Stories to confirm that she's no longer with John Hersey, a contestant she sent home early in her season but started seeing in November 2021 — a month after ending her engagement to season 17 winner Blake Moynes. "Statement: No, we aren't together," Katie wrote on her Instagram Stories. John also addressed the split on his Stories, writing, "As Katie stated earlier, we are no longer dating. The decision was not made lightly and it was obviously not an easy one to make."
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It's over for "Parenthood" co-stars Lauren Graham and Peter Krause after more than a decade as a couple. The "Gilmore Girls" actress's rep confirmed to People magazine on June 17 that the pair "quietly ended their relationship last year." Lauren and the "Six Feet Under" actor started dating after they began working together on the TV series "Parenthood," on which they played siblings.
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On June 16, "Jacka**" star Johnny Knoxville filed to divorce his second wife, Naomi Nelson, after almost 12 years of marriage, TMZ reported. He cited irreconcilable differences, according to court documents, and indicated their date of separation was Sept. 24, 2021 — their 11th wedding anniversary. The actor and stunt performer (real name: Philip John Clapp) is asking the court for joint legal and physical custody of their kids, Rocko, 12, and Arlo, 10.
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It's over between Jason Momoa and Eiza González after a few months of dating. People magazine reported on June 14 that the "Aquaman" actor and the "Ambulance" actress have split after beginning a romance in February in the wake of his breakup from wife Lisa Bonet. "They're just very different people," an insider told People of Jason and Eiza. Another source however, told the magazine, the two are "hoping they might work it out … They love each other very much having dated quietly for some time before it became public," though noted, "They are in different life stages." However, in late July, the pair were spotted together on a romantic motorcycle ride in Malibu, sparking speculation things were back on.
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Actor Michael B. Jordan and influencer Lori Harvey — the stepdaughter of comedy star Steve Harvey — have split after a year and a half of dating, a source close to the former couple confirmed to People magazine on June 4. "Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken. They still love each other," the source said, adding, "Michael matured a lot over the course of their relationship and was ready to commit for the long term. He let down his guard with her, opening up emotionally in a romantic relationship for the first time. They had great times together and brought out the best in each other." People later revealed in another story, citing an insider, that Lori "wasn't ready to commit" because the founder and CEO of SKN by LH "is very focused on her career." According to the insider, Lori — who's a decade younger than Michel — "realized that they weren't on the same page" while she and the movie star "were making plans for their future." Added the insider, "She still wants to have fun and be free. Michael is a great guy. She is sad that their relationship didn't work out, but she is moving on."
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People magazine broke the news on June 2 that Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo recently "parted ways, calling off their engagement of over a year," said a source. "Their conflicting schedules led to a lot of time apart that eventually resulted in the breakup, but the two have parted ways amicably." The Italian pop singer soon took to Instagram to share a lengthy note confirming his breakup with the singer-actress in which he gushed, "I'm deeply grateful for every single moment we shared…" and said his former fiancé "saved" him by teaching him what "unconditional love means." He added, "I wish only the best to this person and will always be there for her."
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Billie Eilish and boyfriend Matthew Tyler Vorce have split, the "Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?" and "Little Monsters" actor confirmed on May 30. Matthew took to his Instagram Story where he shot down claims he was unfaithful to the Grammy winner, to whom he was first linked in April 2021. "Nobody cheated on anyone. Relationships end. Simple as that. Creating rumors and LYING on the internet is dangerous," he wrote.
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Busy Philipps revealed on the May 27 episode of her "Busy Philipps Is Doing Her Best" podcast that she and her husband of nearly 15 years, screenwriter Marc Silverstein, quietly separated in February 2021. "It's been a really long time that Marc and I have been separated," she said, adding that she and Marc kept their split private for so long to protect their two children. "We love each other — very much! And we have these beautiful kids together. And there are a lot of things that really work about our relationship," she continued, as reported by People magazine. The "Cougar Town" actress has previously been open about the aspects of their relationship that didn't work. In her 2018 memoir, Busy even admitted she had an emotional affair with another man during a rough patch in her marriage.
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It's over for "The Vampire Diaries" actress Candice Accola and The Fray guitarist Joe King after seven years of marriage. On May 24, Us Weekly reported that Candice, who shares two kids with the musician, filed for divorce on April 28, citing irreconcilable differences. Court papers reveal she moved to Nashville following their split, which went down in January, while he remains in Brentwood, Tennessee.
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Former One Direction singer Liam Payne and his fiancée, Maya Henry, have split again and ended their engagement, a rep for the British pop star confirmed to People magazine on May 23. According to the magazine, the couple broke up more than a month earlier. The news comes after Maya — a sometime model who was first linked to Liam in 2018, accepted his proposal in 2020 and briefly split from him in the summer of 2021 before reconciling two months later — commented on a fan's photo post of the singer with another woman, "I love all of the fans so much but please stop sending me these pictures of my fiancé wrapped around another woman. This is not me and it's hard enough knowing this has happened without seeing it. Enough now." One day after the split news was confirmed, Liam was photographed with new girlfriend Aliana Mawla — who starred in his 2018 music video for the J.Balvin collaboration "Familiar" — at London's Heathrow Airport.
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EDM artist DJ Colette (real name: Colette Marino) filed to divorce "American Pie" alum Thomas Ian Nicholas on May 12, TMZ reported. She cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and indicated she and her husband of 12 years have been separated since September 2019. She's seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two children and is asking the court to honor their prenup and also not award either of them spousal support from the other.
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Minka Kelly and Trevor Noah recently ended their relationship again, multiple media outlets reported on May 18. "[They] have been broken up for a while. There is no ill will and everything is amicable between them," a source told Us Weekly, while another source told People magazine that the "Friday Night Lights" alum "is very happy" and would "rather be single than waste her time with the wrong guy." A second People source said the "Daily Show" host was "too focused on work and didn't have enough time for a relationship," though "he's [now] back in the dating game." A source also told E! News that Minka is "very disappointed" by the breakup, adding, "They were going in circles and ending up in the same place. It didn't work." Trevor and Minka were first publicly linked in the summer of 2020, briefly split in early 2021 then reconciled and made things Instagram official in early 2022.
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On May 17, The Sun reported that Jason Sudeikis has ended his on-off romance with actress and former model Keeley Hazell, who has a small part on his hit show "Ted Lasso," which films in England. According to the British tabloid, the pair — who were first linked in early 2021 following his 2020 split from Olivia Wilde — have been struggling to make their relationship work because of "hectic schedules." However, later the same day The Sun reported the breakup news, Page Six acknowledged the story and reported that sources in London were saying Jason and Keeley were still hooking up.
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"The Real Housewives of Miami" star Lisa Hochstein and her husband of 12 years, Dr. Lenny Hochstein, are ending their marriage. On May 16, the plastic surgeon told Page Six that although he previously called the breakup rumors fake news, he and the reality star have actually split. "Lisa and I are getting divorced. A few weeks ago, I denied this because I am trying my best to protect my family during this process. This is a very difficult time, and I would ask for some privacy so that we can best take care of our children who mean the world to us," he said. Lenny has already moved on with a new girlfriend, model Katharina Mazepa, who reportedly filed to divorce her husband, U.S. diplomat Shilo Mazepa, in 2021 following two years of marriage. Katharina told Page Six she had nothing to do with Lisa and Lenny's breakup.
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"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star Dr. Jen Armstrong filed for legal separation from her husband of nearly eight years, Ryne Holliday, on May 13, Page Six reported, citing a September 2021 separation date and "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their split. She's asking for primary legal and physical custody of their three children with visitation rights for her estranged husband and for the court the deny either pay spousal support.
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"General Hospital" alum Steve Burton took to his Instagram Story on May 4 to announce that he and his wife of more than 20 years, Sheree Gustin, have separated. He further shared that his estranged spouse — with whom he shares three children — is pregnant with another man's baby. "Sheree and I are separated. She recently announced that she's expecting her 4th child. The child is not mine. We are still co-parenting our three beautiful kids," he wrote. Steve and Sheree, a fitness pro, wed in 1999. It's unclear when they called it quits, but a "General Hospital" fan blog reported that Sheree had recently posted a photo on her Instagram Story debuting her baby bump with the caption, "Life sure is full of surprises!"
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On April 29, Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon announced that they've split after nearly 40 years of marriage. The "Blues Brothers" and "Saturday Night Live" alum and his ex told People magazine in a statement, "After 39 years as a couple we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, co-parents, co-workers and business partners. This is our choice in loving friendship." The pair wed in 1983 not long after meeting on the set of the comedy "Doctor Detroit." They share three adult children.
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On April 26, The Sun reported that it's over for Madonna and her boyfriend of three years, 28-year-old dancer Ahlamalik Williams — who's 35 years her junior. The tabloid reported that the Material Girl, 63, has been telling friends she's single again and that the pair haven't been seen together since January. "Madonna has thrown herself into a busy social life and has been seeing her friends and family after the split. She has a packed schedule, working on her upcoming biopic, new music and looking after her family," said a source. "Things have been on and off with Ahlamalik for a while. There's a lot of love but for now they have decided to separate. They are still on good terms and there are no hard feelings but they are at different places with their lives." The source added, "They spent months together on tour and in lockdown, but now he has moved out of her home. With them both working on other things, it was hard to keep their romance alight."
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A year after announcing their engagement just months after starting a secret pandemic romance in 2020, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and "Big Little Lies" actress Shailene Woodley split, In Touch reported on Feb. 16. "While Shailene is supportive of Aaron's career, he put football first and they were barely spending any time together," an insider told the magazine. "She felt he neglected their relationship. Neither of them was happy." According to a second insider, the pair just "couldn't make it work … There were too many obstacles. They're both adults and decided to part amicably." A source close to the NFL star similarly told People magazine, "It was an amicable split; it just wasn't working. They're very different people with busy careers and there were obstacles that they couldn't surmount. They will remain friendly; there's no bad blood and no drama. It just didn't work out for them." But in the days that followed, Aaron seemed to hint that they might be back on. On Feb. 21, he shared on Instagram, "@shailenewoodley, thanks for letting me chase after you the first couple months after we met, and finally letting me catch up to you and be a part of your life. Thanks for always having my back, for the incredible kindness you show me and everyone you meet, and for showing me what unconditional love looks like, I love you and am grateful for you." The following day, he gushed about his relationship with the Emmy nominee on the Feb. 22 episode of "The Pat McAfee Show." And days later, the pair were spotted together at a friend's wedding in California before they took a brief trip to Florida together. However, by the end of April, they'd called it quits again, E! News reported. "Shailene tried to give it another shot and was spending time with Aaron. But she quickly saw that everything was on his terms and nothing was going to change. There was no reason to continue and she's done with it again," said a source.
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It's over for singer-actress Jana Kramer and her boyfriend of six months, Ian Schinelli, a single dad and Navy SEAL reserve member she started seeing in October 2021. On April 22 during an interview with "Access," she revealed she was "kinda going through" a breakup, but insisted, "it's good. I think I still — I think what I would say though is, 'Your story isn't over. You're never gonna be alone. It's never — it's not as bad as it seems in the moment.' And I think time is a beautiful thing and to just know that God has bigger plans for you in store.'" Ian, who went Instagram official with Jana in January, was her first serious relationship since she divorced former football player Mike Caussin in the wake of another of his cheating scandals.
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Page Six reported on April 14 that, according to a source, actress Thandiwe Newton and her husband of 23 years, filmmaker Ol Parker, "have separated." A second source said that the couple "have been struggling for a while." On April 19, the "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" writer-director was snapped leaving his home in London without his wedding ring. The following day, Page Six reported that in the wake of the split, the actress, 49, had grown close to musician Lonr (real name: Elijah Dias) — who's 23 and just two years older than her eldest child, daughter Ripley. (The New York Post's gossip column stopped short of stating that their relationship was romantic in nature.) When asked for comment, Lonr said, "From the relatively short time I've been fortunate to spend with her, I know Thandiwe and Oliver care deeply about the welfare of their children. That's all I care about right now."
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"The Real Housewives of Potomac" star Ashley Darby and husband Michael Darby, a real estate developer, have split, she announced on April 19. "Almost eight years ago, when Michael and I said 'I do,' we anticipated sharing every single day together from that moment forward. Unfortunately, that is not our current reality. We have decided to separate," she told Bravo's The Daily Dish. "We are aware that there will be many speculative views as to why we have made this decision. People will be quick to assume that the causes were too much intrusion by reality TV into the most personal parts of our lives, age gap issues, cultural problems, or child-rearing differences." Ashley continued, "Pieces of all these may have affected our pure love for each other, but no one reason is the root cause of our mutual decision to go our separate ways. We are now both at very different stages in our lives and have different goals for our futures. We both want the other to achieve true happiness and fulfillment and feel that we cannot do this together." The pair share two sons, Dean and Dylan.
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In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter that hit the internet on April 15, "Russian Doll" star Natasha Lyonne confirmed rumors that she and "Saturday Night Live" and "Portlandia" alum Fred Armisen had recently split after eight years as a couple. When asked if she's currently based in Los Angeles, Natasha replied, "I'm not. I had been living there with Fred during COVID. I honestly think we broke up because I wanted a swimming pool. We love each other just about as much as two people can love each other and we're still talking all the time, but Freddy doesn't like a swimming pool. It might seem like a mundane reason for a breakup, but during that pandemic, you've got to get your laps."
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On April 11, a rep for "Glee" alum Amber Riley confirmed to E! News that the singer-actress recently ended her engagement to Desean Black. Amber, who announced their engagement in late 2020, first alluded to the split during an appearance on a March episode of the "Nice & Neat" podcast on which she referred to herself as a "single Black female" and said the breakup was "amicable" and that she wishes her ex "the best." Added the performer, "I don't have anything horrible or bad to say."
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People magazine broke the news on April 12 that comedian Ali Wong and her husband of seven years, Justin Hakuta — a Fulbright scholar and Harvard Business School grad who's the son of Japanese American inventor Ken Hakuta aka Dr. Fad — recently called it quits. "It's amicable and they will continue to co-parent lovingly," a source said of the former couple, who share two daughters. A rep for the "American Housewife" actress later confirmed the split.
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Us Weekly reported on April 8 that, according to a source, "The Fosters" and "Good Trouble" star Maia Mitchell ended her six-year romance with actor Rudy Mancuso "a few months ago."
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It's over — again — for Billy Ray Cyrus and wife Tish Cyrus. Tish filed for divorce from the "Achy Breaky" heart" and "Old Town Road" hitmaker in Tennessee during the first week of April, TMZ reported on April 11. They've been married for 28 years but in her divorce docs, TMZ reported, Tish said she and Billy Ray — who share five adult children — haven't lived together in two years. She listed "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the split and asked a judge to equally distribute their marital assets. Billy Ray previously filed for divorce in 2010, but they reconciled, and in 2013, Tish filed, only to call it off too. On April 11, she and Billy Ray issued a joint statement that was shared with People magazine. "It is after 30 years, five amazing children and a lifetime of memories, we have decided to go our separate ways — not with sadness, but with love in our hearts," they wrote. "We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths." They continued, "We will always be family and look forward to a continued and loving shared experience as friends and parents. We have not come to this decision lightly or quickly but with so much going on in the world, we wanted to provide some clarity and closure, so we can remain focused on what is important. With Love and Hope… Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus."
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It's over for "Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson and his wife, Christina Evangeline. TMZ reported on April 7 that the longest-running "SNL" cast member and the interior designer, who've been together for nearly 15 years and married for 11 of them, have split. Sources told the webloid that Kenan and Christina, who share daughters Georgia and Gianna, have been separated for more than a year now. In recent months, Kenan's been in Los Angeles working on his show "Kenan" and flying back to New York City for "SNL" tapings, while Christina has been in NYC.
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On April 1, The Sun reported that Oscar nominee Andrew Garfield and model Alyssa Miller, who were first publicly linked in the fall of 2021, had split. "Andrew and Alyssa were a really beautiful couple and things were going great at first. They were together for quite some time before they went public, but work schedules mean it has been really hard to see each other," a source explained. "On top of that it became clear that there were some differences between them and it was decided they are better off apart, for now at least." After some debate about whether the split would stick — fueled by Alyssa's April 4 Instagram post that appeared to contradict breakup reports (she posted a selfie with the "Spider-Man" star captioned "If you must gossip at least use a cute photo. Lol love you AG.") — other outlets confirmed it really was over. "They ended the relationship amicably a number of weeks ago," a source told Page Six on April 6.
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This one's a shocker! "Vanderpump Rules" stars Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney-Schwartz confirmed rumors of a split on March 15, nearly six years after tying the knot on television in 2016… though they didn't file the official paperwork to legalize their marriage until 2019 (a topic that came up often on their Bravo show). Both reality stars took to social media to share the sad news, putting out their own respective statements after being together 12 years. Katie noted there were "no sides to choose," while Tom alluded to the split not really being his choice, writing, "Fully respect Katie's decision… If would be far sadder if she decided to stay with me whilst not happy."
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Rosanna Arquette's fourth husband, investment banker Todd Morgan, filed for divorce on March 9, TMZ reported. The couple were married for eight and a half years and, according to Todd's filing, separated on Jan. 1, 2022. He's asked that neither he nor the "Desperately Seeking Susan" actress and "Searching for Debra Winger" director be awarded spousal support and that both pay their own legal fees.
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"Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles" star Josh Flagg and his husband of four and a half years, Bobby Boyd, are divorcing, they announced on social media on March 4. "This might sound abrupt but I felt I should be transparent from the top rather than bury the headline. This was not a rash or impulsive decision. We have been very thoughtful before coming to this conclusion," Josh wrote on Instagram. "It was not a lack of love but rather the two of us growing in different directions and wanting different things for ourselves. I care deeply about Bobby and have nothing but love and respect for him. I want how we separate from each other to represent that." Bobby added in a post of his own, "If there is one thing I can say about both of us, it's that we both gave everything we absolutely could to make this work. Unfortunately, as we have learned, sometimes love isn't enough."
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On March 4, People magazine reported that former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and boyfriend Carter Comstock, the co-founder and CIO of Freshly, are no longer dating. "We were together for a while, and unfortunately it didn't work, but it doesn't mean that it wasn't a really fun time and we didn't do a lot of really amazing things," Danica told the magazine of their breakup, which she said took place a few months earlier. "It doesn't mean that there's something wrong with either of us. It's just a matter of finding someone who you can stand the test of time with." The pair took their romance public in April 2021 — less than a year after Danica split from NFL star Aaron Rodgers — after being set up by the co-founders of wellness brand Beam, a company in which both are investors.
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On Feb. 28, wrestling legend Hulk Hogan confirmed that he divorced second wife Jennifer McDaniel, whom he married in 2010, and has been enjoying life with someone new. "Yo Maniacs just for the record, the Facebook and Instagram posts are of me and my girlfriend Sky, I am officially divorced, sorry I thought everyone already knew, love my Maniacs4Life," he shared on social media. TMZ Sports, citing court records, confirmed that Hulk filed for divorce in October 2021 and that it's already been finalized.
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Just a few weeks after social media influencer and model Paige Lorenze shared a PDA-packed photo of herself with her boyfriend, controversial country music star Morgan Wallen, on Instagram in February — finally confirming reports that they were dating — she ended things, Page Six reported on Feb. 27. "She suspected he was cheating on her with multiple people," a source told Page Six. "After they went public, Paige started getting all these messages on Instagram from girls saying, 'I was with him. We slept together.'" The DMs quickly "snowballed, and it got to a point where it was just too much" for her, said the source, adding, "She's heartbroken." A second source confirmed to Page Six that Morgan "is indeed single and focused on being a dad" to his 1-year-old son, Indigo, with ex-fiancée Katie Smith. Morgan and Paige were first romantically linked in the summer of 2021 but reports later confirmed they actually started dating far earlier and had been a couple for nearly a year by the time Paige — who made headlines in early 2021 when she went public with allegations that actor Armie Hammer abused her during their relationship — made things Instagram official.
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HuffPost U.K. published a statement from ABBA singer Björn Ulvaeus and estranged wife Lena Kallersjö on Feb. 23 announcing that they've split after 41 years of marriage. "After many wonderful and eventful years, we have decided to go our separate ways. We remain close friends and will continue to celebrate our grandchildren's birthdays and other family holidays together," they said.
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On Feb. 23, TMZ broke the news that "Dancing With the Stars" pro dancer Cheryl Burke filed to divorce actor Matthew Lawrence in Los Angeles earlier in the month after less than three years of marriage. According to the webloid, she listed their date of separation as Jan. 7, 2022, cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and indicated they have a prenup. They finalized their divorce on Sept. 19.
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After nearly five years of marriage, country music star Sam Hunt's wife, Hannah Lee Fowler, filed for divorce in Tennessee on Feb. 18, TMZ reported on Feb. 21. The reason? Court papers revealed Hannah claimed Sam was "guilty of inappropriate marital conduct" and "guilty of adultery." On top of the shocking split, court papers further revealed that Hannah was pregnant and due in May (the pair had not previously shared that they were expecting a child). Hannah asked the court to award her alimony, primary custody of their baby and child support. Days later, it was revealed that she withdrew her divorce petition just a few hours after filing it. TMZ later clarified, however, that she simply filed for divorce in the wrong county, so her lawyers remedied the situation by refiling in the correct jurisdiction. TMZ later reported that in April, Hannah asked the court to dismiss the divorce case and that a judge had signed off on it. The webloid further reported that the singer and the nurse had been spotted walking their dog together in Franklin, Tennessee, and that Sam had started wearing his wedding ring again, pointing to a reconciliation.
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Chef Michael Castellon revealed in a Feb. 19 interview with Closer that he and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli, who got engaged in 2020, recently broke up. "Wishing her nothing but the best," he said.
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On Feb. 14, a rep for Julia Fox — the "Uncut Gems" actress who kicked off a headline-making affair with Kanye West after they met in Miami on New Year's Eve — released a statement announcing that she and the rapper "remain good friends and collaborators" but are "no longer together." She briefly addressed the breakup in a since-deleted post on her Instagram Story, writing, "Kanye and I are on good terms! I have love for him but I wasn't in love with the man. … What do you think I am, 12 years old?!" Less than a week earlier, the New York Post's gossip column reported that, according to a source, Julia and Ye were in an "open relationship." Explained the source, "Their bond transcends typical norms because they're evolved beings who just want each other to be happy. There is no jealousy or bad vibes." They were, however, surrounded by plenty of "bad vibes" as Kanye and ex-wife Kim Kardashian spent the bulk of early February publicly feuding over their four children. Ye also made headlines in mid-February for publicly bashing Kim's new boyfriend, Pete Davidson.
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It's over for Hoda Kotb and fiancé Joel Schiffman after eight years together. The "Today" show host and the financier got engaged in 2019 — the same year they adopted their second child together, Hope, after brining home daughter Haley in 2017. Hoda announced her split on her NBC morning show on Jan. 31, noting that people had been wondering why she hasn't been wearing her engagement ring, People magazine reported. "Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and meaningful conversations over the holidays and we decided that we are better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple, so we decided we are going to start this new year on our new path as loving parents to our adorably delightful children and as friends," she explained. "It's not like something happened. They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, a season or a lifetime, this was for a season."
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The rumors were true: On Jan. 24, People magazine published a joint statement from Bachelor Nation's Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian — who got engaged on season 7 of "Bachelor in Paradise" in 2021 — confirming they'd recently called it quits. "We have decided to go our separate ways. Never did we imagine this, but we've come to a point where we both need to work on ourselves," they said. It's unclear when exactly they ended their relationship.
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On Jan. 24 — about a week after Princess Cristina of Spain's husband of 24 years, Inaki Urdangarin, was photographed holding hands with another woman, Ainhoa Armentia, in France — the royals released a joint statement announcing that "by mutual agreement," they'd "decided to break off our marriage." According to Britain's Express newspaper, Inaki acknowledged the implication of the photos, telling a group of reporters, "These things happen. It is a difficulty that we will manage with the utmost tranquility and together as we have always done." ¡HOLA! reported that Cristina — the younger of King Felipe VI of Spain's two older sisters — "already knew" about her estranged husband's new relationship before the photos hit the Internet (see them here).
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On Jan. 21, People magazine reported that Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund had ended their nearly three-year romance a few weeks earlier following a few rough months. "It's sad, and they are trying their best to co-parent. It's been hard," said an insider of the former couple, who welcomed son Rhodes in December 2020. A source shared a similar sentiment with "Entertainment Tonight," saying the relationship "has been rocky for a long time and the situation is really sad right now." Two days after the breakup news made headlines, Garrett was arrested for public intoxication in Franklin County, Tennessee.
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On Jan. 20, Rolling Stone broke the news that Pamela Anderson and her husband of about a year, Dan Hayhurst, quietly called it quits. A source described the relationship as a "pandemic whirlwind" romance that simply ran its course. (Pam's rep later confirmed the news to People magazine.) Us Weekly's sources said the pair hadn't "been getting along" and ultimately decided to take some "time apart." Explained one insider, "Pamela rushed into [the] marriage. … She saw the marriage as a fresh start, but the spark has faded." While the actress was "having regrets" about the union, her estranged husband "really wants to make the marriage work," said the insider. A second Us Weekly source said that "Pam left Dan … without a single goodbye" after the holidays. An E! news source, meanwhile, said "there was no straw that broke the camel's back" but rather that Dan "is not the man she hoped he was." The "Baywatch" beauty has been married six times to five different men: Tommy Lee, Kid Rock, Rick Salomon, Jon Peters and Dan. Pam maintains her 2020 union with Jon was never legally binding, and she married Rick Salomon twice — first in 2007 and then in late 2013 or early 2014.
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On Jan. 12, Jason Momoa took to Instagram to announce that he and Lisa Bonet were "parting ways in marriage" after more than four years as husband and wife and more than 15 years as a couple. "The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other to be who we are learning to become," he wrote. An E! News source later shed some light on what went wrong: Amid a big boom in the "Aquaman" star's career, he and the former teen idol realized they "wanted different things" in life and ultimately "drifted apart." (Lisa reportedly prefers a quieter lifestyle focused on health and wellness at her home in Los Angeles, while Jason is "very focused on his career and wants to work.")
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On Jan. 10, MailOnline broke the news that model Delilah Belle Hamlin and her boyfriend of nearly three years, "Love Island" alum Eyal Booker, quietly called it quits in late 2021. "Delilah ended her relationship with Eyal before New Year's Eve. It was important to her that 2022 could be a fresh start and right now she wants to be single and focus on her career," said a source. An Us Weekly source, meanwhile, said that the breakup came as "a shock to some of their closest friends" because "they were so in love" and had just spent the holidays together with her family.
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On Jan. 18, People magazine broke the news that "Straight Outta Compton" actor Keith Powers and "Star" actress Ryan Destiny had called it quits after four years of coupledom. "They're taking time to focus on themselves and their emerging careers but are remaining close friends," said a source.
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On Jan. 5, Us Weekly broke the news that, according to a source, Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard were "getting divorced." TMZ later confirmed the professional football player quietly filed to legally end the marriage in June 2021. He and the Victoria's Secret model tied the knot in 2018 and later welcomed two daughters.
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On Jan. 9, Bachelor Nation's Katie Morton — who competed for Colton Underwood's heart on season 23 of "The Bachelor" in 2019 — announced on YouTube that she and English professional soccer player James Rowe called it quits in August 2021 following about a year of coupledom after he failed to sign with an American team. "There were a lot of things that came into play that put a lot of pressure on us, and ultimately we separated at the end of August," she said, adding that at the time, they didn't know when they'd see each other again. "This might be a bad timing thing. We still love each other. It's not going how we had wanted it to," she continued. "We both individually had things that we wanted to work on, and they weren't lining up so ultimately it just wasn't working out for us. … So anyway, we separated, and I would say it was a decently amicable split." She also implied that her ex is suffering an "identity crisis" as his career as a professional athlete winds down — which he'll need to navigate on his own.
