2025 kicked off with a slew of celebrity breakups.
Two months after first sparking split rumors, Jessica Simpson announced that she and Eric Johnson had called it quits after 10 years of marriage. “Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” she told Us Weekly in a January 13 statement. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
Days earlier, news broke on January 8 that Jessica Alba and Cash Warren separated after 16 years of marriage. As the year went on, more couples called it quits, including Sophia Culpo and boyfriend Michael Stevens in October.
Keep scrolling for all of the celebrity couples who have called it quits in 2025:
Sophia Culpo and Michael Stevens
Us exclusively confirmed on October 8 that Olivia Culpo’s youngest sister, Sophia Culpo, and her boyfriend, Michael Stevens, called it quits after two years of dating.
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli
Full House star Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli separated after nearly 28 years of marriage.
“They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage,” Loughlin’s rep told People on October 2. “There are no legal proceedings at this time.”
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman
Country singer Keith Urban and Oscar winner Nicole Kidman split after 19 years of marriage, a source confirmed to Us Weekly on September 29. According to TMZ, the couple had been living apart “since the beginning of summer” with Kidman being the primary caregiver for their two kids while Urban was on tour.
Claire Rehfuss and Derek Xiao
The Big Brother season 23 alums Claire Rehlfuss and Derek Xiao announced their breakup on September 20.
“Nothing dramatic happened, just the realization that we’re different people who want different things,” a joint Instagram Story statement read. “We still care deeply about each other [and] are grateful for the time we shared and will remain friends. Thank you for all the love and support, it truly means so much. We hope that by sharing, we can be given the space and grace to move forward without any speculation or drama.”
Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci
After nearly three years together, Tim Burton and Monica Bellucci announced their split on September 19.
“It is with much respect and deep care for each other that Monica Bellucci and Tim Burton have decided to part ways,” they said in a statement to the AFP.
Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes
A rep for Kelsea Ballerini confirmed to Us on September 14 that the couple broke up after nearly three years of dating.
Just two days earlier, Chase Stokes shared a sweet birthday tribute for Ballerini’s 32nd birthday.
“Although you keep saying you’re not excited for 32, I’d say I’m lookin’ forward to more of this,” he wrote via Instagram on September 12. “Happy birthday, my love.”
Akon and Tomeka Thiam
The “Don’t Matter” singer’s wife, Tomeka Thiam, reportedly filed for divorce on September 11, just four days before their 29th wedding anniversary.
Tomeka requested joint legal custody of their 17-year-old child but asked for sole physical custody, according to TMZ. Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, has at least nine kids with multiple women.
The news of the couple’s split came just over a year after the rapper exclusively told Us Weekly that “trust” was the secret to their long-term relationship. Tomeka, for her part, said “loyalty and commitment” were key to staying together during the June 2024 interview.
Benson Boone and Maggie Thurmon
Us confirmed on September 11 that Benson Boone and his girlfriend, Maggie Thurmon, had broken up after nearly two years together.
A source exclusively told Us that the split occurred earlier that week. The pair subsequently unfollowed each other on Instagram.
Andrew and Ivana Firestone
Former Bachelor Andrew and his wife, Ivana, announced their split via Instagram on August 30.
“Those who know us well know that family has always been at the foundation of our lives and at the center of everything we do. After much reflection and many hours of counseling we have decided that we can best serve our children and honor that commitment to family by moving forward separately as co-parents,” they wrote. “While this was not an easy decision, we remain united in raising our children with love, stability, and the values we share.”
Andrew and Ivana have three children: sons Adam Brooks (born in 2009) and Shane (born in 2014), and daughter Anja Jasmine (born in 2011).
“Though no longer a couple, we will always be a family, cheering from the actual and proverbial sidelines for our children’s — and each other’s — happiness and success,” they continued. “Seventeen years of marriage is an achievement we deeply honor, as it brought us three extraordinary children and forged lifelong, generational bonds and friendships that will always endure.”
Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales
After rumors swirled of a split, Espinal revealed that she and Arenales were “no longer together” after winning Love Island season 7.
“After leaving the villa, it became very clear that we were on two different journeys,” Espinal said in a statement shared via her Instagram Story on August 27. “Our visions didn’t align and relationships are supposed to be a team sport. You don’t have to drink the whole sea to know it’s salty.”
Katrina Law and Keith Andreen
Us confirmed on August 12 that Law filed for divorce from Andreen one day prior. The NCIS actress and Andreen were married for 12 years before the pair parted ways. They share one child.
Ashley Biden and Howard Krein
Former United States President Joe Biden’s daughter filed for divorce from Krein after 13 years of marriage, a representative for Ashley confirmed to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The documents were reportedly filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on August 11.
Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli
Us confirmed on August 8 that Elordi and Giannulli “recently split” after dating on and off for three years. “Things have been rocky between them all summer,” a source exclusively told Us, noting, “They both initiated the conversation and agreed it wasn’t working.”
Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty
So You Think You Can Dance host Deeley announced her separation from comedian Kielty on July 29. The couple were married for nearly 13 years.
“We have taken the decision to end our marriage and are now separated. There is no other party involved,” the couple said in a joint statement to the BBC. “We will continue to be united as loving parents to our children and would therefore kindly ask for our family privacy to be respected. There will be no further comment.”
Deeley and Kielty tied the knot in Rome in September 2012, years after they first worked together as cohosts of U.K. reality singing competition Fame Academy. They share two sons.
JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez
The Love Island USA season 6 stars confirmed their split in July 2025 after one year of dating.
“Hi my loves. Thank you for all your love & support. It means the world to me. As you know, Kenny and I no longer together,” she wrote via Instagram Stories. “Please know that I have seen all the breakup theories and none have matched up to how terrible, disgusting and disappointing it truly is. Discovering that someone you loved isn’t who you thought they were and that the relationship you thought you were building hasn’t been genuine since day one has been truly devastating.”
Joshua Sasse and Louisa Ainsworth
The Outrageous actor announced on July 24 that he separated from his wife after seven years of marriage.
“Earlier this year, after thoughtful consideration and with mutual respect, Louisa and I have come to the decision to part ways,” Sasse wrote via Instagram. “This decision was not made lightly, but it comes from a place of love, care and a deep appreciation for the time we have shared together. Our children are of the highest importance and we are fully committed to coparenting them with stability and support. We very much appreciate your respecting our family’s wish for privacy at this time.”
Sasse and Ainsworth share children Dominic and Delilah, while he also has an older son from a previous relationship.
Michelle Saniei and Aaron Nosler
Us Weekly exclusively confirmed on July 24 that The Valley stars had called it quits after one year of dating.
An insider noted that Saniei is “focusing on her daughter, work and taking care of herself as she navigates this new chapter in her life.”
Matt Roloff and Caryn Chandler
Roloff announced in an Instagram statement on July 22 that he and Chandler had called off their engagement.
“Hi everyone, I have some tough news to share … Caryn and I have decided to part ways & end our engagement,” he wrote. “Life’s a continued journey and this is the right step for us at this time.”
The statement continued, “We remain amicable and will always appreciate the many wonderful memories we have shared. Your support means the World to me and I’m committed to moving forward with positivity and trust in the path ahead.”
Dylan Dreyer and Brian Fichera
The Today host announced on July 18 that she and Fichera called it quits after 12 years of marriage.
“For many years I have shared my family with you all — the highs and lows. The ups and downs. And all of the blessings and beautiful memories in between,” she wrote in a statement shared via Instagram. “I am incredibly grateful for the support and love you’ve given me through it all. For that reason, I want to share with you that a few months ago, Brian and I made the decision to separate.”
She continued: “We began as friends and we will remain the closest of friends. Most importantly, we will continue to coparent our three wonderful boys together with nothing but love and respect for one another. Thank you as always for your support.”
Denise Richards and Aaron Phypers
On July 7, Phypers filed for divorce from Richards after six years of marriage.
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, Phypers cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split and asked the court to award him spousal support.
Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty
Gigi Gorgeous and husband Getty filed for divorce on July 2, according to court docs obtained by People. The pair were married for nearly six years before the split.
“Gigi Gorgeous and Nats Getty confirm they have amicably decided to part ways and officially file for divorce,” the exes shared via a joint statement. “While they have decided to end their marriage, they remain friends and have the [utmost] love and respect for each other.”
Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet
The Oscar-winning actress and French film director announced their separation after 18 years together with a joint statement shared by their reps in June via the Agence France-Presse news agency.
“After 18 years together, Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet have decided to separate by mutual agreement,” the couple said in the translated statement. “This decision was made with mutual goodwill.”
The pair first started dating in 2007 and share two children, Marcel, 13, and Louise, 8, together.
Craig Conover and Natalie Buffett
Conover confirmed on June 25 that he is single, just weeks after Us Weekly reported the Southern Charm star and Buffett were not “exclusive.” Conover confessed on an episode of “The Toast” podcast that he “wasn’t ready to date” after his 2024 split from Paige DeSorbo.
Conover and Buffett were initially linked in February, after knowing each other for years prior. They dated about four months before parting ways. Conover called Buffett a “wonderful person” but noted he has “some healing to do.”
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
Us confirmed on June 25 that Perry and Bloom called it quits after nearly 10 years together, six years after they got engaged.
“Katy and Orlando have split but are amicable,” a source close to the pair exclusively told Us. “It’s not contentious at the moment.”
Dermot Mulroney and Prima Apollinaare
News broke on June 23 that Mulroney had filed for divorce from Apollinaare after 14 years of marriage. According to court documents obtained by Us at the time, that the actor is asking for spousal support from his estranged wife.
Tammy Hembrow and Matt Zukowski
The Australian fitness influencer, who married Zukowski in November 2024, announced their separation on June 21 after seven months of marriage.
“I don’t want to get into details, and I’m not one to try and bring anyone down. I just want to be sensitive to everyone involved,” Hembrow said. “I don’t want to talk about anyone other than myself, to be honest. Did I think this would happen? No. Did I want this? No. Obviously, when you marry someone, you do it thinking that it’s going to be forever. I blame no one but myself.”
Courtney Thorne-Smith and Roger Fishman
The Melrose Place alum reportedly filed for divorce from her talent manager husband in June after 18 years of marriage. Interestingly, Thorne-Smith purportedly mentioned in her court petition that the couple split in September 2021, but she was only now pursuing a divorce.
The couple, who wed in 2007, are parents to 17-year-old son Jacob Emerson Fishman. Thorne-Smith has declined to pursue spousal support from Fishman and has requested joint legal and physical custody of their son.
Lilly Ghalichi and Dara Mir
The former Shahs of Sunset star filed for divorce from Mir on June 20, according to court docs obtained by TMZ. Ghalichi listed the date of separation as June 19.
Mir initially filed for divorce from Ghalichi in August 2019. Although they briefly reconciled, Ghalichi then filed for divorce the following year but later walked it back. The couple welcomed their second child in June 2022, three years before parting ways again.
Grant Ellis and Juliana Pasquarosa
Less than three months after their engagement aired in March, Ellis and Pasquarosa confirmed their split.
“This is one of the harder things I’ve had to write, but I want to share it honestly. Juliana and I have decided to end our relationship,” Grant wrote via Instagram in June. “We both gave this our best and poured a lot of love into each other, but after a lot of deep conversations, we’ve come to the understanding that we’re simply not the right fit long term.”
He continued: “There’s no negativity here. No resentment. Just two people who care about each other and want the best for one another moving forward. I’ll always be grateful for what we shared and for the growth that came with it.”
Lydia Velez Gonzalez and Milton Johnson
Velez Gonzalez confirmed on the June 11 episode of the “What’s the Reality?” podcast that she and Johnson separated after two years of marriage.
“I have decided [to] file for divorce against Milton. It wasn’t one thing. It was a layer of situations and things that just kept piling up,” she claimed. “When I asked him or told him, ‘Hey, I’ll let you know when the divorce papers are ready,’ his response was, ‘I’m not going to sign the papers unless there’s an NDA.’ That said enough for me to know that I needed to share my truth and my experience because I’ve been suffering in silence, [which] has been too much for me.”
Johnson, who proposed on season 5 of Love Is Blind, has not publicly addressed his estranged wife’s claims or their separation.
Scott and Kelley Wolf
Kelley announced via Instagram on June 10 that she and the Party of Five alum had parted ways after 21 years of marriage. “It is with a heavy heart that Scott and I are moving forward with the dissolution of our marriage,” Kelley wrote. “This has been a long, quiet journey for me — rooted in hope, patience, and care for our children.”
Lindsay Hubbard and Turner Kufe
Hubbard confirmed during an episode of Summer House in June 2025 that she was no longer dating Tufe, who preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
Ryan Lochte and Kayla Rae Reid
Reid announced on June 4 that she and the Olympian had separated earlier in the year.
“Earlier this year, I made the hard decision to end my marriage after deep prayer and reflection,” Reid wrote via Instagram. “I hold marriage in the highest regard, so this has been one of the most painful, revealing and challenging seasons of my life.”
She added, “Sometimes we face trials we didn’t choose or see coming. And in those moments, we’re forced to make the hardest decisions to protect our peace, our children and our future. I’ve come to understand that staying isn’t always the most loving decision someone can make. For me, leaving was an act of love — for those around me and myself.”
Lochte and Reid, who wed in 2018, share three children.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson
The Coldplay frontman and Fifty Shades of Grey actress called off their engagement and split after nearly eight years together, People reported on June 4.
The notoriously private couple were last seen together when they stepped out in Malibu, California, on May 16.
Fortune Feimster and Jacquelyn ‘Jax’ Smith
Both Feimster and Smith announced on June 2 that their relationship was coming to an end after nearly five years of marriage.
“We have made the difficult decision to end our marriage,” the pair wrote in a joint Instagram post. “We’ve been separated for a little bit, both of us dealing with tough health situations in our families, so it wasn’t something we were ready to talk about. While we are sad to see the chapter of our loves come to a close, we wish each other nothing but the best as we move forward. We’ve had 10 years together, and there’s so much to celebrate about that and so much we will look back on fondly.”
Both Feimster and Smith asked for privacy as they navigate “this challenging time.”
Maria Bello and Dominique Crenn
Bello filed for a dissolution without minor children in May after one year of marriage, according to multiple outlets.
Matt Bolton and Colleen Reed
The Love Is Blind season 3 alums announced on May 23 that they split after four years of marriage.
“We wanted to share something personal, and this is not easy to do, but after nearly four years together, we’ve decided to end our marriage and move forward on our own paths,” the pair wrote in a joint Instagram statement. “We’ve been separated for some time now and have [been doing] our best to work through everything privately and with care.”
Tucker Des Lauriers and Rubina Bernabe
The Big Brother season 26 couple called it quits less than one year after falling in love on the CBS reality competition series. “There has been a lot going on lately and I wanted to finally address things. Rubina and I are taking a break,” Tucker wrote via his Instagram broadcast channel on May 13.
In a statement of her own, Rubina added, “Grateful to have met him & for the love we shared. Feeling grounded and focused on this next chapter of growth.”
Laura Harrier and Sam Jarou
Us exclusively confirmed on April 30 that Harrier and Jarou split after six years together. The couple were engaged for three years before calling it quits.
Zach Gilford and Kiele Sanchez
The Friday Night Lights alum filed for divorce on April 18, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. He and Sanchez, who were married for 12 years and share two kids, did not immediately address the breakup.
Steve Guttenberg and Emily Guttenberg
The Three Men and a Baby actor filed for divorce from Emily on April 4, according to multiple reports. The pair were married six years before parting ways over what Steve cited were “irreconcilable differences.”
Mark Cuevas and Aubrey Rainey
The Love Is Blind season 1 alum announced on March 29 that he and Rainey had separated after three years of marriage.
“After a lot of thought and conversations, Aubrey and I decided to part ways a few weeks ago,” Cuevas wrote via Instagram statement. “This wasn’t an easy decision, but we both believe it’s the best path forward for our individual growth and for our family.. Our top priority will always be our boys. We’re committed to coparenting with love, respect and teamwork so that they feel supported and secure every step of the way.”
Cuevas and Rainey share sons Ace and Axton.
Holly Madison and Zak Bagans
Holly Madison confirmed she and Ghost Adventures’ Zak Bagans have split “for good” in a March episode of her podcast “Girls Next Level”.
“It was very off and on for the course of the like five-and-a-half years we were together,” Madison, 45, said. “We were very off and on for the past year, very much. So we broke up and I mean unfollowed on social media, which we’ve never unfollowed each other before through all the breakups.”
Quinta Brunson and Kevin Jay Anik
The Abbott Elementary star and creator filed for divorce from Anik on March 19, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the breakup.
Sia and Dan Bernard
The “Unstoppable” singer filed for divorce from her husband after two years of marriage on March 19.
In court documents obtained by Us, Sia cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split and revealed that the couple share a baby named Somersault Wonder, who was born in April 2024.
Simone Ashley and Tino Klein
The Bridgerton star confirmed on February 28 that she recently ended her nearly two-year romance with Klein.
“It’s kind of ironic I’m promoting a rom-com,” Ashley said on BBC’s “Women’s Hour” podcast, referring to Prime Video’s Picture This. “And as of January this year, I’ve been entering my single era. I’m focusing on me and focusing on my work and my inner confidence. It feels like a different chapter from when Bridgerton came out, where things were just so crazy.”
Charlotte Flair and Andrade El Idolo
News broke on February 3 that Flair split from her fellow WWE star after two years of marriage. According to TMZ, the pair’s divorce was finalized in October 2024.
Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon
The Criminal Minds star announced on January 31 that he and his girlfriend of nearly five years split.
Moore and Dizon share daughter Frankie, who was born in 2023.
Kaycee Clark and Nany González
The Challenge alums announced they had ended their engagement via Instagram Stories on January 25.
In the joint statement, the former couple said they had “decided to go our separate ways.”
“This definitely wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s what’s best for the both of us,” they wrote. “Thank you to everyone who supported us along the way — we’re both moving forward with love and kindness in our hearts & we ask that you respect our need for privacy at this time.”
James Kennedy and Ally Lewber
Lewber announced on January 22 that she and Kennedy had parted ways one month after he was arrested for misdemeanor domestic violence. Us confirmed that same day that prosecutors were not filing charges against the Vanderpump Rules alum.
“I am happy that prosecutors decided not to file against James, as I never desired criminal charges,” Lewber wrote via her Instagram Story, explaining that while she and Kennedy did get into an “argument” at his home in December 2024 she was “not physically hurt.”
She added: “We are no longer together, but I’ll always support James and wish him the best with his sobriety and healing.”
George Gray and Brittney Green
The Price Is Right announcer filed for divorce from Green after five years of marriage, according to court documents obtained by Us on January 21. Gray cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split and listed the pair’s date of separation as August 2024.
Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell
James announced via Instagram that he and Kirkconnell ended their relationship four years after finding love on The Bachelor season 25. “Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,” he wrote alongside a snap of their first meeting on the ABC show. “Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord 💔.”
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
Prior to Simpson confirming the pair’s breakup on January 13, a source exclusively told Us in November 2024 that she and Johnson were “living separately.” A second insider added that they were “trying to figure out a separation without disrupting their kids’ lives as much as possible.”
Brandon Routh and Courtney Ford
“To everyone who has loved and supported us, we have some personal news to share. After 21 years together and 17 years of marriage, we have decided to begin a new journey, and enter this next chapter of life as friends and coparents,” the DC’s Legends of Tomorrow costars, who wed in 2007, shared in a joint Instagram post on January 9. “We are now and forever rooting for each other as we move through this wild adventure called life. Our son is, and always will be, our highest priority, and we appreciate your understanding as we navigate this transition.”
Earlier that week, Us confirmed that Ford filed divorce docs, requesting spousal support from Routh and joint physical and legal custody of their son, Leo.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
Alba broke her silence on her and Warren’s split one week after it was first reported. “I’ve been on a journey of self realization [sic] and transformation for years — both as an individual and in partnership with Cash,” she wrote in a January 16 Instagram statement. “I’m proud of how we’ve grown as a couple and in our marriage over the last 20 years and now it’s time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals.”
She continued: “We are moving forward with love and kindness and respect for each other and will forever be family. Our children remain our highest priority and we request privacy at this time.”
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber
Multiple outlets reported on January 7 that Butler and Gerber ended their romance after three years of dating. TMZ reported that the pair broke up near the end of 2024 as Butler did not join Gerber on a family vacation.
Naomi Osaka and Cordae
One day after posting a cryptic Instagram Story about how “bigger and better things” were in store for her, Osaka confirmed that she and her longtime boyfriend, Cordae, had gone their separate ways. “Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship,” she wrote via her Instagram Story on January 6. “No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad.” (The exes began dating in 2019 and welcomed their daughter, Shai, in July 2023.)
She added: “Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together ❤️.”
Tyler Bergantino and Gabby Gonzalez
The social media couple called it quits seven months after their meet-cute went viral on TikTok. “Gabby and I broke up. We had a lot of different beliefs and the distance — not only physical but where we were at in our life — I think just ended up being too much,” Bergantino explained in a January 2 Instagram video. “And that’s OK, that’s OK. Breakups suck and the public eye breakup is new for me and it’s definitely something that amplifies everything.”
He went on to state that he wishes Gonzalez “nothing but the best,” adding, “I wish her happiness. I hope she finds everything that’s she looking for.”
Gonzalez shared similar remarks in a January 2 TikTok video addressing the breakup, stating, “I wish him nothing but the best. He just is not my person and I’m not his, and that’s OK. Love still exists. Love is everywhere. Everything’s gonna be OK.”
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev
White and Dobrev called off their engagement in September, almost one year after White popped the question, Us Weekly learned.
Us confirmed that the Olympic snowboarder and Vampire Diaries actress were dating in April 2020 as the two maintained a long-distance relationship.White proposed by concocting a ruse in October 2024 where Dobrev received a fake invitation for a CFDA Awards and Vogue dinner with Anna Wintour at the Golden Swan, which she accepted. When Dobrev realized what was really going on, she said she “just froze.”
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