Singer Victoria Monet and boyfriend John Gaines split up 10 months ago, per a joint statement released on September 23, 2024 via X. The former couple, who have a 3-year-old daughter named Hazel, did not reveal the reason for their breakup but emphasized that "infidelity, toxic behavior, or drama" were not factors.
Although they had hesitated to make an official announcement about their breakup, Victoria Monet and John Gaines decided to clarify their relationship status and respond to the ongoing speculation and inaccurate claims about how their relationship began. The statement read:
“We spent the last 10 months trying to respectfully and privately navigate the fact that we are no longer in a relationship. Though we still completely adore and respect each other, we are not a couple anymore. There was no infidelity, toxic behavior or drama. We both just have some fundamental growing to do that would best be done apart so we can remain the best versions of ourselves for our daughter.”
The post continued:
“It simply didn’t work out and that’s OK. We still think the world of each other and operate with love in every interaction for our family. We have an incredible daughter to raise for life and that is undoubtedly our No. 1 priority forever. No relationship status can remove or replace that fact. We are committed to doing the inner work and trust that God will place us both where we belong in due time.”
The pair expressed gratitude to their supporters, friends, and family for their love, care, and concern as they also requested privacy and peace to ensure they can provide a safe and happy environment for their daughter.
A look into the timeline of Victoria Monet and John Gaines' relationship
In February 2020, John Gaines appeared in the music video for Victoria Monet’s track Moment. Gaines announced the news of Monet's pregnancy on Instagram in December 2020, expressing his excitement about becoming a father and sharing how proud he was of her throughout the journey. Subsequently, they welcomed Hazel in February 2021.
Gaines took to Instagram in May 2023 to wish Victoria Monet a happy Mother’s Day, praising her as a wonderful role model for their daughter, Hazel, and expressing pride. In response, the singer thanked him, acknowledging his support and how much it contributed to her being a mother.
The couple shared a memorable day out with their daughter in December 2023, visiting a wildlife exhibit. In February 2024, Monet attended the Grammys with Gaines and Hazel, where she won three awards, including the prestigious Best New Artist.
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In a People Magazine exclusive from February 4, 2024, Victoria Monet explained that while Hazel recognized she had achieved something special, she may not yet grasp its full significance.
The Express Tribune report from May 21, 2024, mentioned that an alleged controversy emerged after an anonymous post on Facebook accused the singer of being a homewrecker as Gaines was already in a relationship when he met Monet. Monet allegedly mentioned in a September 2021 interview with Essence that she planned to marry Gaines.
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