Calling it quits. It happens all the time, but the world never gets used to seeing celebrity couples break up. Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard were among the stars who made headlines for their splits in 2022.
Us Weekly exclusively revealed in January that the model and the NFL star were “getting divorced,” though they were “going to try and remain civil and friendly towards each other.”
Divorce documents obtained by Us claimed that the pair were having marital issues as far back as December 2020.
“The parties have experienced irreconcilable differences [and the] differences have caused a break down in the marital relationship,” the papers, which were filed in June 2021, read. “Said irreconcilable differences have existed for at least six months prior to the filing [of] this Complaint and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.”
After Iman and Shepard welcomed daughter Cali in August 2018, he got real about balancing their parenting responsibilities and their relationship. (The duo also share daughter Cassie, whom they welcomed in December 2019.)
“It’s honestly tough whenever you put a baby into the situation because you’ve got to still try to find time for each other and a lot of the focus goes onto the baby,” he told Us in August 2019. “So that’s the main thing is just me trying to carve out a little time in my schedule and her trying to carve out time in her schedule because we’re both pretty busy. That’s the toughest thing about it, but we find a way to get through it.”
Another split that made news in 2022 was Joe and Bessy Gatto’s, though they technically announced it in December 2021. The comedian revealed the separation in an Instagram post that also explained his exit from Impractical Jokers.
“Alongside my friends, I’ve devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been accomplished,” he wrote on New Year’s Eve in 2021. “However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids.”
Bessy, for her part, addressed the breakup in her own Instagram post. “With love and respect, we have decided to separate. Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to co-parenting together,” she noted. “We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together. And of course we will still continue to help animals and rescue dogs, which is something we are both passionate about!”
Scroll through the gallery below to see which stars ended things this year:
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Celebrity Splits of 2022: Stars Who Broke Up This Year
Calling it quits. It happens all the time, but the world never gets used to seeing celebrity couples break up. Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard were among the stars who made headlines for their splits in 2022.
Us Weekly exclusively revealed in January that the model and the NFL star were “getting divorced,” though they were “going to try and remain civil and friendly towards each other.”
Divorce documents obtained by Us claimed that the pair were having marital issues as far back as December 2020.
“The parties have experienced irreconcilable differences [and the] differences have caused a break down in the marital relationship,” the papers, which were filed in June 2021, read. “Said irreconcilable differences have existed for at least six months prior to the filing [of] this Complaint and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.”
After Iman and Shepard welcomed daughter Cali in August 2018, he got real about balancing their parenting responsibilities and their relationship. (The duo also share daughter Cassie, whom they welcomed in December 2019.)
“It’s honestly tough whenever you put a baby into the situation because you’ve got to still try to find time for each other and a lot of the focus goes onto the baby,” he told Us in August 2019. “So that’s the main thing is just me trying to carve out a little time in my schedule and her trying to carve out time in her schedule because we’re both pretty busy. That’s the toughest thing about it, but we find a way to get through it.”
[jwplayer HLhrp5ae-zhNYySv2]Another split that made news in 2022 was Joe and Bessy Gatto’s, though they technically announced it in December 2021. The comedian revealed the separation in an Instagram post that also explained his exit from Impractical Jokers.
“Alongside my friends, I’ve devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been accomplished,” he wrote on New Year’s Eve in 2021. “However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids.”
Bessy, for her part, addressed the breakup in her own Instagram post. “With love and respect, we have decided to separate. Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to co-parenting together,” she noted. “We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together. And of course we will still continue to help animals and rescue dogs, which is something we are both passionate about!”
Scroll through the gallery below to see which stars ended things this year:
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Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde
Us confirmed in November 2022 that the Don’t Worry Darling costars had called it quits after less than two years of dating.
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Gemma Owen and Luca Bish
The Love Island U.K. season 8 pair called it quits three months after the finale. She announced their split on November 16 via Instagram: “It wasn’t an easy decision but ultimately this is what is best for us both right now. Many of you have been on this journey with us from the very beginning, and I want to thank you for your continued support as we start new chapters.”
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Violetta Komyshan and Ansel Elgort
The professional ballerina confirmed her split from the West Side Story actor on November 16, telling E! News that she was “single” at the moment. The duo, who met in high school, dated off and on for more than a decade. “I think it’s fun,” Komyshan added of the single life. “I’m 26, so right now is the age to push ahead and focus on that — on yourself.”
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Demi Moore and Daniel Humm
Us confirmed the Inside Out author’s split from the chef in November, less than one year after they were first linked.
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Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer
News broke on November 4 that the season 19 Bachelorette and the real estate analyst called it quits less than two months after their engagement aired on ABC. Days earlier, the former NFL cheerleader hinted that she was taking some space from her fiancé during an episode of Dancing With the Stars. “Life is just really busy for the both of us right now,” she told Fox News on October 31. “So, I understand their concern but we’re just kind of, you know, going forward with each of our individual interests and supporting each other from afar.”
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Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen
The NFL player and the supermodel confirmed their split on October 28 after months of speculation about their relationship status. “In recent days, my wife and I finalized our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage,” Brady wrote in a a statement shared via his Instagram Story. “We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way.”
In a separate statement shared via her own account, Bündchen wrote: “With much gratitude for our time together, Tom and I have amicably finalized our divorce. My priority has always been and will continue to be our children whom I love with all my heart. … The decision to end a marriage is never easy but we have grown apart and while it is, of course, difficult to go through something like this, I feel blessed for the time we had together and only wish the best for Tom always.”
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Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill
The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum and the sportscaster announced their split in a joint statement on October 12.
“LOVE is a beautiful thing. While we both will always have love for one another, we have decided to go our separate ways,” the former couple, who tied the knot in 2020, told Us. “We are grateful that we remain good friends, and will always cherish the many memories we’ve shared together as husband and wife.”
The statement continued: “Many of you have been on this journey with us from the very beginning, and we appreciate our family, friends and beloved fans for your positive support as we move forward and start new chapters. Thank you for your prayers and well wishes!”
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Leah Messer and Jaylan Mobley
The Teen Mom: The Next Chapter star and the West Virgina National Guard cyber security officer announced their split on October 11, less than two months after getting engaged.
“While the last year has been tremendously exciting for both of us, we’ve realized that it’s best we walk separate paths,” the former couple said in a statement to Us Weekly. “We are so grateful for the lessons, growth, and memories we’ve had in this relationship.”
They added: “So many of you have watched our love story unfold, and we hope that you’ll continue to watch our stories while we move forward as friends. We will forever have love and respect for each other, and we ask for privacy as we refocus and transition out of this chapter together.”
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Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict
The Twitches star filed for divorce on September 30 after 14 years of marriage and did not specify a date of separation, per docs obtained by Us.
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MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett
According to documents obtained by The New York Times, Scott, who was formally married to Jeff Bezos, filed for divorce from second husband Jewett on September 26 after less than two years of marriage.
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Robin Wright and Clement Giraudet
The House of Cards alum reportedly filed for divorce from the fashion executive on September 22, per court documents obtained by TMZ.
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Clayton Echard and Susie Evans
One month after the former Bachelor and Evans revealed they were moving to different states, they pulled the plug on their romance.
“We understand that there will likely be a lot of questions about this decision — social media is definitely a highlight reel and much of our experiences together we have kept private as I’m sure most can understand,” they captioned a joint Instagram post on September 23. “But we will share this — although this last year together has brought us so much joy and so many laughs, there has also been a significant amount of pain. We know no healthy relationship comes without its struggles, but we’ve realized that we were not prepared for the external forces that hindered our ability to not only heal as individuals but also as a couple. We both are focused on continuing to work on ourselves, so we can be the best version of ourselves.”
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Julia Michaels and JP Saxe
The musicians turned heads — and seemed to confirm their breakup — on September 15 when they each released lyrics about heartbreak and a failed relationship. Us confirmed the split on September 22. Saxe, for his part, hinted at their failed romance in his new song, “When You Think of Me,” which drops on September 23.
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Paul Wesley and Ines de Ramon
A rep told Us in September that the pair had called it quits after three years of marriage, noting that the “decision to separate is mutual and occurred 5 months ago.”
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Dan Reynolds and Aja Volkman
“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,” the Imagine Dragons singer, who shares four children with Volkman, tweeted on September 16. “Thank you for always supporting us with love and care for all these years.”
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Sarah Chalke and Jamie Afifi
Us confirmed on September 16 that the Scrubs alum and the entertainment attorney had parted ways after being engaged for more than 15 years.
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Tyler Stanaland and Brittany Snow
In September, the pair announced they had called it quits after two years of marriage.
“After time and consideration, Britt and I have made the difficult decision to separate,” the real estate mogul wrote via Instagram at the time. “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.”
The joint statement, which was also posted by the Hairspray star via her own social media, shared that their “relationship will continue to be a priority not only for us but for our dog Charlie,” before asking “for privacy as we navigate this new chapter.”
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Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone
Us confirmed on August 30 that the twosome had called it quits after four years of dating. “[DiCaprio] has been attending events and going on vacations without [Morrone],” a source exclusively told Us about the pair’s split. “He has been spending more time hanging out with all his pals like Tobey McGuire and Jamie Foxx.”
The insider also noted that while the duo “were very close,” they hadn’t been spotted together since vacationing in France in July, adding that the model was busy “filming all summer.”
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Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans
The “Love Is a Cowboy” singer announced on August 29 that the country singers ended their relationship after nearly five years of marriage.
“I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce,” Ballerini wrote via Instagram Stories. “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.”
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Sasha Farber and Emma Slater
Us exclusively confirmed on August 24 that the Dancing With the Stars pros called it quits after four years of marriage. “They’ve been apart for many months now,” an insider explained. “They both have not been wearing their wedding rings and are each leading a single life.” The Mamma Mia! star and the Russia native tied the knot in 2018 after dating off and on for seven years.
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Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin
Us confirmed on August 24 that Flavin filed for divorce from the Rocky actor one week prior. The pair’s split came three months after they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.
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Danielle Ruhl and Nick Thompson
The Love Is Blind season 2 stars split in August, with Ruhl filing to end their one-year marriage in Illinois.
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Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli
Us confirmed on August 19 that the YouTube star was currently single after her whirlwind romance with the Euphoria star, whom she was first linked to in December 2021. A source noted that the pair “enjoyed spending time together” but were no longer an item.
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Olivia Rodrigo and Zack Bia
The Grammy winner’s romance with Bia “fizzled” by August, just two months after their romance was confirmed.
“They were casually dating but haven’t spent time together in a while,” a source told Us at the time. “There were no issues — they both have different work schedules and different friend groups.”
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JoJo Siwa and Kylie Prew
Prew revealed in an August 2022 TikTok video that she and Siwa called it quits “almost two months” prior. “It’s not deep, I promise,” the teenager said, adding that the duo were “safe and happy and healthy and that’s all that matters.”
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Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser
Us broke the news on August 17 that the In Time actor filed for divorce from Bledel one week prior after eight years of marriage.
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Jarrette Jones and Iyanna McNeely
The Love Is Blind season 2 couple announced their split on August 17 after one year of marriage.
“After much thought, we’re saddened to share that we have separated and will begin the progress of divorcing. While we have love for each other, our lives are going in different directions, and that’s OK,” they wrote in a joint statement. “Coming to this decision was far from easy and we will always wish each other the absolute best.”
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Zach Braff and Florence Pugh
In a Harper’s Bazaar cover story published on August 16, Pugh confirmed that she and the Scrubs alum recently split after three years of dating. “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 Little Women actress told the magazine. “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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James Hetfield and Francesca Hetfield
The Metallica cofounder quietly filed for divorce in Colorado after 25 years of marriage, according to TMZ. The estranged couple tied the knot in August 1997 and share three children.
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Tyler Cameron and Paige Lorenze
Nearly one month after Us confirmed their romance, the Bachelorette alum revealed on August 8 that he and the model had split. “It wasn’t the right timing,” he said on E! News‘ Daily Pop.
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Khloe Kardashian and Mystery Private Equity Investor
Nearly two months after news broke about the Kardashians star’s relationship with a private investor, Us confirmed their split in August.
“Khloé and the private equity investor broke up,” a source exclusively told Us. “They split a few weeks ago, things just fizzled out between them. Khloé is focused on her kids and is very happy right now.”
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Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
Us confirmed on August 5 that the reality star and comedian called it quits after nine months together. “They amicably split this week,” a source told Us. The news came after an insider shared that the two were trying to keep their romance alive while physically apart due to their busy schedules.
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Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay
Us confirmed on August 4 that Renay filed for divorce three days prior after accusing Ne-Yo of cheating on her throughout their marriage. The pair, who share three children, previously split in February 2020 before renewing their vows in April.
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Cam Gigandet and Dominique Geisendorff
The Burlesque actor’s wife of 13 years filed for divorce on August 1. Geisendorff cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split and listed May 1 as the date of separation, according to court documents.
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Hilary Rhoda and Sean Avery
The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model filed for divorce from the ex-NHL player after seven years of marriage, listing their date of separation as July 17.
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Mackenzie McKee and Josh McKee
The Teen Mom OG stars called it quits after nearly nine years of marriage, the Body by Mac founder announced on July 26. The former couple — who share kids Gannon, 10, Jaxie, 8, and Broncs, 5, together — didn’t share what caused their split, but Mackenzie seemingly hinted that there was drama behind it. “Was I a perfect wife? No,” she told Celebuzz. “But I’m also not pretending that Josh was a good husband.”
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Chuck and Arielle Lorre
“It is with mutual consideration and respect that we have decided to separate,” the Big Bang Theory creator and the influencer, who wed in September 2018, announced their split on July 22 in a Variety statement. “Our plan is to move forward in different directions but with great love, admiration and gratitude for the time we shared. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your support.”
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Shep Rose and Taylor Ann Green
Us confirmed on July 20 that the Southern Charm star and Green had split after two years together. “It’s over,” a source told Us of the pair.
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Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy
The Chelsea Lately alum announced the split ahead of their first anniversary.
“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 wrote on July 18. “This is not an ending but another beginning. It is a comfort to know that I am still in love and love this man the way the sun loves the moon and the moon loves the sun.”
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Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard
Us confirmed on July 18 that Ratajkowski and Bear-McClard called it quits after four years of marriage.
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Millie Court and Liam Reardon
The Love Island UK alums announced their breakup on July 13, one year after winning season 7. “It’s been a tough decision and I am gutted but it’s ultimately what is best for us right now,” Millie wrote via her Instagram Story at the time.
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Steve Moy and Noi Phommasak
The pair exchanged vows when they met at the altar on Married at First Sight season 14, and they decided to stay together at the end of the season. However, Steve and Noi announced their split on July 9 — just a month after the finale aired.
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Braunwyn Windham-Burke and Victoria Brito
The Real Housewives of Orange County alum and her girlfriend of nine months called it quits in July. “Braunwyn and Victoria broke up earlier this week. Vic has a tough travel schedule for work, and Braunwyn had been traveling back and forth to California a lot,” a source exclusively told Us. “The long-distance became too tough — that’s the main reason that led to the split.”
The source added: “They’re both extremely passionate people who take love and heartache very seriously. They will remain on decent terms.”
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Chantel Everett and Pedro Jimeno
Us confirmed on July 7 that the Family Chantel personalities filed for divorce two months earlier, also requesting a mutual restraining order.
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Sabrina Soto and Dean Sheremet
Six months after announcing her engagement to the trainer, Soto confirmed their split.
“Some of you have noticed that I haven’t been wearing my ring. I decided to end the engagement and I’ve never been more proud of myself. Sending love to anyone navigating through a life transition. You got this. 💪🏼 ❤️,” the HGTV star wrote via Instagram on July 4.
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Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch
The supermodel filed for divorce from Murdoch after six years of marriage, Us confirmed on July 1. The pair, who announced their engagement in January 2016, wed in a civil ceremony in London that March.
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Kim and Barry Plath
“After considerable thought and discussion, we have decided to end our marriage,” the Welcome to Plathville stars, who wed in July 1997 and share nine children, told Us in a joint statement on June 29. “While this was not an easy decision, we know it’s the best choice for both of us. We have been through many highs and lows in our 24 years of marriage and as we navigate this new chapter in our lives, we will coparent our amazing children.”
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Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick
The pair, who played siblings in 2019’s Noelle, reportedly split six months after Us confirmed their romance.
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Kristen Doute and Alex Menache
The Vanderpump Rules alum confirmed her breakup while moving out of the home she briefly shared with Menache. Us previously broke the news of the duo’s romance in April 2020.
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Katie Thurston and John Hersey
The season 17 Bachelorette announced her split from the former ABC contestant on June 20. The twosome, who went public in November 2021, were living together when they pulled the plug on their months-long romance.
“As Katie stated earlier, we are no longer dating,” Hersey said in his own statement. “This decision was not made lightly, and it was obviously not an easy one to make.”
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Josh Goldstein and Shannon St. Clair
After meeting on season 3 of Love Island USA in July 2021, the reality TV alums announced their split nearly one year later.
“We will always love and care for one another and remain friends, but unfortunately at this time we’ve made the decision to go our separate ways,” the CBS personalities wrote in a joint June 17 statement. “There is no bad blood between us, the people closest to us know we rarely had arguments. We are literally best friends, so we both want to see each other succeed and be happy, always.”
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Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya
The Bachelorette couple took to social media in June 2022 to reveal they had gone their separate ways after less than a year of dating.
“To those who have supported Nayte and I, including Bachelor Nation, I know I speak for both of us when I say having a relationship in the public eye has not been easy,” the Minnesota native wrote via Instagram at the time. “I’m struggling to say 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 both of us.”
In his own announcement, Olukoya admitted that the duo were “human beings going through breakup” and that “hearts are heavy, emotions are high and we are dealing with this the bet we can.” He concluded his post by thanking fans for their support and “asking that you allow us privacy so we can mend our hearts.”
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Lauren Graham and Peter Krause
Us confirmed in June that the Parenthood costars ended their relationship after more than a decade together. The Gilmore Girls star’s rep told People that the duo, who were living together, “quietly ended their relationship last year.”
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Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson
Us confirmed that the Jackass alum filed for divorce on June 15 after nearly 12 years of marriage. Knoxville and Nelson share two children: Rocko and Arlo.
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Scott Disick and Rebecca Donaldson
Us confirmed on June 8 that the Talentless founder and the model split after a whirlwind romance. A source exclusively told Us at the time that the pair were “never serious” after first being linked in April.
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Chaney Jones and Kanye West
Us confirmed on June 7 that the duo split after five months of dating. “Kanye and Chaney are done,” an insider explained at the time. “They split amicably. There’s no bad blood, things just fizzled.” Neither party publicly addressed the breakup, but Jones deleted all photos of West from her Instagram account.
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Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey
Us confirmed on June 5 that the twosome had called it quits after more than one year of dating. While the actor and Harvey have yet to address their romantic status, the model seemingly deleted all traces of Jordan from her Instagram.
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Shakira and Gerard Pique
“We regret to confirm that we are separating,” the pair, who dated for 12 years, wrote in a joint statement to Reuters on June 4. “For the wellbeing of our children [sons Milan and Sasha], who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.”
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Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo
The pair, who got engaged in March 2021 after two years of dating, split in June. “I wish only the best for this person and I will always be there for her. I love you,” the Italian singer wrote via Instagram about the Shake It Off alum at the time.
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Billie Eilish and Matthew Tyler Vorce
The actor confirmed his split from the Grammy winner on May 31 while also denying rumors that he’d cheated on her. “Nobody cheated on anyone,” he wrote via Instagram. “Relationships end. Simple as that. Creating rumors and LYING on the internet is dangerous.”
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Busy Philipps and Marc Silverstein
On May 27, the Girls5eva star announced that she and her husband — who have been married for nearly 15 years — have separated.
“It’s been a really long time that Marc and I have been separated, and our kids know, our families know, our friends know,” she said on her podcast, “Busy Philipps Is Doing Her Best,” revealing she and the screenwriter initially called things off in February 2021, but felt “ill” about going public with the news until they felt ready. The two, who share children Birdie and Cricket, are concentrating on maintaining an amicable relationship.
“We love each other — very much!” the Dawson’s Creek alum added. “And we have these beautiful kids together.”
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Candice Accola and Joe King
Us confirmed on May 24 that the Vampire Diaries alum filed for divorce from the Fray guitarist on April 28, citing irreconcilable differences. Accola’s divorce petition noted that she moved to Nashville in January following the couple’s split while King remained in the nearby suburb of Brentwood, Tennessee.
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Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly
Us confirmed on May 18 that the Daily Show host and the Friday Night Lights alum called it quits on their two-year relationship “a while” ago. “There is no ill will and everything is amicable between them,” a source told Us at the time.
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Kurt Busch and Ashley Busch
The polo player filed for divorce from Kurt on May 9 after five years of marriage, claiming in court docs that their relationship was “irretrievably broken” after the NASCAR driver allegedly “committed a tortious act.”
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Jen Armstrong and Ryne Holliday
The Real Housewives of Orange County star filed for legal separation from her husband on May 13. According to court documents, Armstrong is seeking legal and physical custody of their three kids with visitation for Holliday. The twosome wed in 2013.
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Lisa and Lenny Hochstein
The Real Housewives of Miami star’s husband announced their split on May 16 after Lenny was seen partying with model Katharina Mazepa. The pair, who wed in 2009, share son Logan and daughter Elle.
“Lisa and I are getting divorced,” Lenny told Us in a statement. “A few weeks ago I denied this because I am trying my best to protect my family during this process. It is true that I am seeing Katharina but none of this happened until after the decision was made to get divorced. 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.”
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Steve Burton and Sheree Burton
After the fitness coach announced she is pregnant with baby No. 4, the General Hospital alum confirmed the twosome had split following 23 years of marriage.
“Sheree and I are separated. She recently announced that she’s expecting her 4th child. The child is not mine,” the actor, who shares three kids with his estranged spouse, wrote via Instagram Stories on May 4.
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Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon
“After 39 years as a couple, we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, coparents, coworkers and business partners,” the Ghostbusters star and Dixon told People in a joint statement on April 29. “This is our choice in loving friendship.”
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Jana Kramer and Ian Schinelli
Three months after going public with her new man, the Lifetime actress confirmed their split.
“I am kind of going through [a breakup] right now,” Kramer revealed during an interview with Access Daily’s Kit Hoover and Scott Evans on April 22 before offering some advice to viewers who may be experiencing a breakup as well. “I think time is a beautiful thing to just know that God has bigger plans for you in store.”
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Ashley Darby and Michael Darby
Us confirmed on April 19 that the Real Housewives of Potomac stars called it quits after eight years of marriage, shortly before Ashley announced her split via social media. “No one reason is the root cause of our mutual decision to go our separate ways,” she wrote.
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Natasha Lyonne and Fred Armisen
The Russian Doll star confirmed in an April 15 interview with The Hollywood Reporter that she and the Saturday Night Live alum had gone their separate ways.
“I had been [in Los Angeles] living with Fred and during COVID. I honestly think we broke up because I wanted a swimming pool,” she told the outlet. “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 — I’m like Burt Lancaster in The Swimmer. … So that’s the real scandal.”
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Amber Riley and Desean Black
The Single Black Female star and her fiancé called it quits more than one year after announcing their engagement in November 2020. “I wish him the best,” Riley said during a March episode of the “Nice & Neat” podcast. “I don’t have anything horrible or bad to say.”
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Andrew Garfield and Alyssa Miller
Less than two months after making their red carpet debut at the SAG Awards, a source confirmed to Us on April 6 that the actor and the model split. “The distance and filming had a big impact on the breakup,” the source said.
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Joe Exotic and Dillon Passage
One year after putting their split on hold, the Tiger King star (real name Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage) filed for divorce on March 30. In docs obtained by Us, Maldonado-Passage, who is serving 21-years in prison, asked his estranged husband for alimony and to pay his legal fees.
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Anthony Anderson and Alvina Stewart
Anderson’s wife filed for divorce on March 25 after more than 20 years of marriage. In court docs obtained by Us, she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split.
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Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz
The Vanderpump Rules stars announced via Instagram on March 15 that they are ending their marriage. The former couple, who tied the knot in 2016, shared sentimental photos along with their heartfelt statements. Schwartz revealed that it was Maloney’s decision to call it quits. “Fully respect Katie’s decision and we’ve had healthy, productive conversations about it,” he noted in his message. “It would be far sadder if she decided to stay with me whilst not happy.”
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Rosanna Arquette and Todd Morgan
Morgan filed for divorce in March after tying the knot with the actress in August 2013. Court docs obtained by Us list the pair’s date of separation as January 1.
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Prince Royce and Emeraude Toubia
After three years of marriage, the “El Clavo” musician and Toubia announced their separation.
“While the end of a relationship is never easy, we are at peace with our mutual decision and grateful for the life and love we shared for the last ten years,” the estranged pair wrote in a joint statement to Billboard on March 9. “To our friends and families, including our fans, please know that we are together in this difficult decision and that there is no need whatsoever to take sides. We appreciate your support as we begin this next chapter of our lives and we wish each other only the very best in all future endeavors. Thank you, in advance, for respecting our privacy, during this difficult time.”
