Hollywood is a place where gossip thrives. News about new movies and dramas on sets is always making the headlines. But news about a Hollywood couple breaking up is a hot topic. Even more, when the couple has stayed together for long or had a high-profile relationship. Over the course of years, there have been many Hollywood couples that have shocked fans with their sudden breakups. Here’s a list of 20 such famous splits.
1. Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Singer Joe Jonas and actress Sophie Turner’s divorce was a big shock as the duo had millions of devoted fans. But in 2023, Jonas filed for divorce and the official reason was “The marriage between the parties is irretrievably broken.” The two are, however, in a custody battle for their daughters.
2. Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus
One celebrity divorce that caught everyone off guard was singer and actress Miley Cyrus and actor Liam Hemsworth’s. The duo was one of the high-profile Hollywood couples and had ardent fans who loved their pairing. Sadly, they filed for divorce in 2020, after less than a year of marriage.
3. Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello
Actress Sofia Vergara and actor Joe Manganiello’s divorce was a surprise as the duo were going strong for a decade. But in 2023, they decided to quietly split and made the statement that they still love and care for each other and would like to have privacy during this new phase.
4. Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa
Actors Lisa Bonet and Jason Momoa met in a jazz club in 2005 and married secretly in 2017. And the two had a daughter and son together. However, the celebrity couple announced their separation in 2022 and finalized the divorce in 2024. The duo’s split was a shock to their fans who adored the pair.
5. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness
Another celebrity couple that decided to separate after a long period of marriage were Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. The pair had been married for 27 years and their split was a shock. In their statement, they mentioned that they were blessed to have a beautiful marriage but have decided to separate to follow their individual growth.
6. Jeremy Allen White and Addison Timlin
Actor Jeremy Allen White has become quite the name after starring in the successful show, The Bear. His divorce was therefore surprising as the actor was happily married since 2019 and had two daughters. But in 2023, Addison Timlin filed for divorce and the duo decided to take care of their children jointly.
7. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston
One of the most publicized breakups, A-list actors Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston’s split was a huge disappointment for the fans. The duo were admired for being successful, famous, and good-looking. But fans were shocked to know that Pitt had cheated on Aniston with Angelina Jolie during the filming of Mr and Mrs Smith. Pitt and Jolie also split, which was whole another media frenzy.
8. Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford
The IT couple in the music industry, singer Billie Eilish, and the lead of The Neighbourhood, Jesse Rutherford’s, romance was short-lived. After dating for around six months, a report confirmed that they had broken up in 2023. Eilish has mentioned, however, that the duo are still friends with each other.
9. Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner
Veteran star Kevin Costner and his wife Christine Baumgartner were married for almost twenty years. However, the couple decided to split in 2023, which was shocking to their fans. Their divorce was finalized in September and “irreconcilable differences” were cited as the reason for separating. The duo had three children together.
10. Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
Another Hollywood couple that had thousands of fans cheering for them were Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck. But when the pair decided to separate, their devoted fans were shocked. However, both maintain cordial relations even after the split. Affleck’s on-off relationship with Jennifer Lopez has also gained massive media traction.
11. Elle Fanning and Max Minghella
Actress Elle Fanning met director Max Minghella in 2018 during the filming of Teen Spirit. The two hit it off and kept their relationship private till 2023 when they decided to call it quits. In an interview, Fanning confirmed the split and declared herself a “hopeless romantic” and was hopeful for a new beginning.
12. Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn
One of the most successful pop stars of recent times, Taylor Swift’s relationship with singer and songwriter Joe Alwyn was a strong one. The singer even wrote an album about her love for Alwyn and her ardent fans began to believe that this relationship is for the long haul. But alas, the duo split after six years.
13. Cardi B and Offset
Rapper and singer Cardi B is always in the news and it was not surprising, therefore, that her split with rapper and songwriter Offset made the waves. The duo married in 2017 and began to be on and off during the past few years. But in 2023, Cardi B confirmed that she was single in an Instagram Live.
14. Meryl Streep and Don Gummer
A shocking separation that came to light after many years was that of popular and revered actress Meryl Streep and her husband of nearly 40 years, Don Gummer. The duo has decided that they will still care for each other but will continue to live their lives apart from now on.
15. Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan
Heartthrob Channing Tatum met actress Jenna Dewan while shooting for Step Up. The duo had a sweet romance and they married in 2009. They even had a daughter in 2013. But they decided to divorce in 2018 after staying separated for some time. Sadly for their fans, their once-in-love couple had a messy divorce battle.
16. Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott
American socialite and businesswoman, Kylie Jenner is the media’s favorite celebrity. Her on-and-off relationship with rapper Travis Scott was always grabbing headlines and it was therefore a surprise when in 2023, the duo decided to call it quits for good. The pair have two children together and Kylie is now dating Timothée Chalamet.
17. Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling
Actor and musician Drake Bell likes to keep his personal life private. He also kept his marriage to Janet Von Schmeling lowkey and it was only in 2021 that people came to know that he had been married since 2018. Drake and Janet have a son but they decided to split and later filed for divorce.
18. Bruce Willis and Demi Moore
One of the most famous Hollywood celebrity couples of the 1990s, actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore married in 1987. The duo has three daughters but they split up in 1998. The pair are a shining example of remaining graceful towards each other even after breaking up. Both have remained close friends and co-parent their children.
19. Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens
The breakout stars of the Disney movie High School Musical, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens had a high-profile relationship that was adored by their teenage fans. The duo started dating in 2005 and separated in 2010 after five years together. Their breakup also broke the hearts of their adolescent fans.
20. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ relationship was a media frenzy from start to finish. The duo started dating in 2005 and married a year later after Cruise jumped on a couch on a celebrity talk show and proposed to Holmes. But their five-year marriage hit the rocks when Holmes filed for divorce to escape Cruise’s Church of Scientology.
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