Listen, we thought that 2022 was going to be the year of bliss and love. We had visions of Cupid with his bow and arrow at the ready, and proposals and weddings were absolutely amongst our favorite daydreams to have. But sadly, those happy little moments just weren’t meant to be for some, especially several of the biggest names in Hollywood.
This year, love has really taken a hit. But let’s be a bit more honest: if 2021 told us anything, it was that love was going to be hard to find and maintain in 2022. I mean, we’re in the throes of a global pandemic. Of course, there are going to be some couples that aren’t going to make it. But it’s nevertheless shocking and disappointing when a famous couple we’ve admired for so long decides to call it a day and go their separate ways.
Last year alone Bill and Melinda Gates, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, and more famous couples called it quits on their romances. We even had the breakups of Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas — though we have to say that one kind of worked out since Bennifer got officially back together.
If you’re a fan of celebrity culture, though, then hold on tight. We have a round-up of the biggest splits and breakups of 2022 so far.
A version of this was originally published in Jan. 2022.
Pete Davidson & Emily Ratajkowski
Their fling was brief, but it sure did make a splash in Hollywood. According to Page Six, Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski, who were first rumored to be dating in November, have called it quits. “Their fling has moved into the friend zone,” the source told the outlet, adding that their breakup is “fine with both of them.” In fact, it looks like Davidson’s already moved on with a former costar…
Jojo Siwa & Avery Cyrus
Jojo Siwa and her TikTok creater girlfriend Avery Cyrus have called it quits. The two, who had been together since September, announced their split in a TikTok on Dec 18.
In the video of Cyrus showing off her cruise adventures, Siwa offers her a gift and says, “This is my sorry for breaking up with you present.” In the comments, she gave more details on their breakup. “We decided that we are better off as friends!” Cyrus responded to a fan. “We are both so young and still just trying to figure our stuff out.”
Katie Holmes & Bobby Wooten III
After around eight months of dating, Katie Holmes and Bobby Wooten III have reportedly called it quits. Per Us Weekly, “Katie and Bobby broke up last week,” adding that the two “didn’t work out together for the long run.” They were first linked in April when they were photographed kissing, making quite a few red-carpet appearances throughout 2022.
Toni Collette & Dave Galafassi
Actress Toni Collette announced on Dec 7 that she and her husband of 20 years Dave Galafassi have decided to divorce. The announcement was made on Instagram alongside a picture of an art piece reading “Peace & Love.”
The Hereditary star wrote, “After a substantial period of separation, it is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing. We’re united in our decision and part with continuing respect and care for each other. Our kids are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape. We’re thankful for the space and love you grant us as we evolve and move through this transition peacefully.”
The couple, who share kids Sage Florence, 14, and Arlo Robert, 11, announced the news a few hours after Galafassi was spotted kissing another woman in Sydney, per Daily Mail.
Nia Long & Ime Udoka
Actress Nia Long and fiancé Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka have called it quits after their 13-year-relationship, People confirmed on Dec 6. The news of their breakup comes soon after Udoka allegedly had an affair with a female employee in his team.
“The situation is unfortunate and painful, but Nia is focusing on her children and rebuilding her life,” the source told the magazine. “[Long and Udoka are] no longer together but remain fully committed to co-parenting their son.” The two share 11-year-old son Kez Sunday Udoka.
Valeria Bertinelli & Tom Vitale
Through an unexpected video on Twitter, actress Valerie Bertinelli announced she’s officially divorced from Tom Vitale. “My lawyer just called, the papers were all signed. They are about to be filed,” she said.
“On 11/22/22, I am officially f*ing divorced! Happily divorced,” she added showing her excitement. “God, finally! It’s finally over.”
Bertinelli and Vitale were married for over 11 years since January 2011, Entertainment Tonight reported. The pair previously dating for several years. They share no kids together.
Kendall Jenner & Devin Booker
Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker has called it quits after two years together, People reported. “Both have incredibly busy schedules right now with their careers and they’ve decided to make that a priority,” a source told the magazine. The couple was first linked in 2020 and made things Instagram official on Valentine’s Day 2021.
Harry Styles & Olivia Wilde
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde have officially called it quits after nearly two years together. The highly controversial couple have decided to go on a break, with Styles focusing on his international tour and Wilde focusing on her career and family. Per People, it was a “very amicable” decision, and the two are reportedly still as close as ever as friends.
Ansel Elgort & Violetta Komyshan
Ansel Elgort and Violetta Komyshan are sadly over. At the Thierry Mugler: Couturissime opening event at the Brooklyn Museum, Komyshan confirmed to E! News that she’s single, also confirming their decade-long relationship ended. The two were high-school sweethearts, starting their romance in 2012.
Demi Moore & Daniel Humm
After less than a year of dating, Demi Moore and restauranteur Daniel Humm have called it quits. The two confirmed their relationship in March of 2022, going on PDA-filled outings in the following months. However, Moore seems to be living her best life, despite the shocking breakup!
Bella & Tyler Poarch
TikTok sensation and singer/songwriter Bella Poarch never publicly revealed that she was seeing anyone, let along that she’s been married for nearly four years to a man named Tyler Poarch. Per TMZ, documents were found of Bella filing for divorce, and citing irreconcilable differences.
Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
After much speculation, the couple officially filed for divorce on October 28, 2022. “With much gratitude for our time together, Tom and I have amicably finalized our divorce,” Bündchen wrote on Instagram. “My priority has always been and will continue to be our children whom I love with all my heart. We will continue co-parenting to give them the love, care and attention they greatly deserve.”
Tia Mowry & Cory Hardrict
After 14 years together, Tia Mowry reportedly filed for divorce from Cory Hardrict, per Daily Mail, citing irreconcilable differences. The two met on the set of Hollywood Horror, dating for six years until getting engaged on 2006. They married in 2008, later welcoming two children named Cree and Cairo.
Robin Wright & Clément Giraudet
After four years of marriage, The Princess Bride star Robin Wright filed for divorce from Clément Giraudet. The pair met back in 2017 during Paris Fashion Week, marrying a year later in a private ceremony in France.
Paul Wesley & Ines de Ramon
Vampire Diaries alum Paul Wesley and Ines de Ramon have quietly called it quits after three years of marriage. The two started dating in 2018 and seemingly married on the down low back in 2019.
Alex Rodriguez & Kathryne Padgett
Alex Rodriguez and fitness model Kathryne Padgett were first seen together earlier this year, keeping their outings very low-key. But Page Six revealed that the two have split up but remain “good friends.”
Leonardo DiCaprio & Camila Morrone
After nearly five years together, Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone have called it quits only two months after her 25th birthday, further perpetuating the rumor that he doesn’t date over 25. Their relationship was a bit of a rough one, with DiCaprio being judged for dating half his age and Morrone being accused of being a “gold-digger.”
Morgan Evans & Kelsea Ballerini
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans met back when they were co-hosting an event, dating soon after in March 2016. They got engaged on Christmas Day of that year, marrying almost exactly one year later in Mexico. On Aug 29, Ballerini announced they were divorcing.
She said on her Instagram story, per People: “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. This is now public record so I wanted you to hear from me directly that I am going through a divorce.” She added, “This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately has come to an end.”
Alexis Bledel & Vincent Kartheiser
Vincent Kartheiser has filed for divorce from Alexis Bledel after eight years of marriage. The couple first met on the set of Mad Men in 2012, when Bledel guest-starred on the show for a few episodes. Two years later, they married during a private summer wedding.
The pair share a seven-year old son.
Florence Pugh & Zach Braff
After being together for nearly three years, Florence Pugh confirmed to Harper’s Bazaar that she and Zach Braff quietly split up earlier this year. They decided to keep the breakup out of the public eye due to many giving harsh criticisms about their 21-year age difference. She said, “We’ve been trying to do this separation without the world knowing, because it’s been a relationship that everybody has an opinion on.”
She added, “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.”
Michelle Branch & Patrick Carney
Patrick Carney and Michelle Branch are going their separate ways after three years of marriage. “To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my family. The rug has been completely pulled from underneath me and now I must figure out how to move forward,” Branch shared in a statement to People. “With such small children, I ask for privacy and kindness.”
The “Everywhere” singer and The Black Keys band member were married in 2019 and share two children together. Branch also has a daugther from her first marriage to Teddy Landau.
Kim Kardashian & Pete Davidson
One of the biggest A-list couples of 2022: Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian, have broken up. After nine months together and many high-profile appearances, the two have decided to call it quits. Per Page Six, it’s reported that they split up because their 13-year age gap proved to cause too many differences.
Crystal Smith & Ne-Yo
After six years of marriage, Crystal Smith recently filed for divorce from her husband Ne-Yo. Earlier in Aug. 2022, she claimed that her husband was being unfaithful, so much so that he fathered a child with the woman he cheated on her with.
Cam Gigandet & Dominique Geisendorff
After 13 years of marriage, Twilightstar Cam Gigandet and his wife Dominique Geisendorff are divorcing. Geisendorff filed for divorce earlier this week, citing “irreconcilable differences” and that they had been separated since May 2022. They share three children together named Everleigh, 13, Rekker, 9 and Armie, 6.
Chelsea Handler & Jo Koy
Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy have gone their separate ways. Ahead of the former couple’s one-year anniversary, Handler took to Instagram and shared a video she and Koy intended to post on social media to commemorate their first year together. “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,” Handler wrote in part.
Emily Ratajkowski & Sebastian Bear-McClard
After roughly four years of marriage, Emily Ratajkowski and husband Sebastian Bear-McClard are going their separate ways, per People. “They split recently. It was Em’s decision. She is doing okay. She is strong and focused on her son. She loves being a mom,” a source close to Ratajkowski shared with the outlet. The couple welcomed their first child together in March 2021.
Bill Hader & Anna Kendrick
Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick broke up after quietly dating for more than a year, Entertainment Tonight reported. “Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick have broken up,” a source told the outlet. The couple never made an official public apperance together, and kept their relationship quiet for months after initially getting together.
Rupert Murdoch & Jerry Hall
After six years of marriage, Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall are divorcing, per the New York Times. At age 91, this is Murdoch’s fourth divorce and his shortest marriage. Murdoch is the former acting CEO of Fox News (2016-2018), and owns a number of news outlets through his company News Corp, including The Sun and the New York Post, among others.
Katie Thurston & John Hersey
Former Bachelorette star Katie Thurston and Bachelorette contestant John Hersey, who got together after Katie’s season ended, have gone their separate ways. Both halves of the couple released a brief statement to Instagram — though one statement was decidedly briefer than the other.
“Statement: no we aren’t together,” Katie wrote in an Instagram story.
“As Katie stated earlier, we are no longer dating,” John wrote on his Instagram story. “The decision was not made lightly and it was obviously not an easy one to make…I appreciate every one of you that has supported us throughout this journey. We could not (and would not) be here without you.”
Shakira & Gerard Piqué
Per Metro, legendary singer Shakira and Gerard Piqué have split after over a decade together. The two met back in 2010 while she was filming the music video for her song “Waka Waka.” The two share two children together named Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.
Michael B. Jordan & Lori Harvey
After nearly two years together, beloved couple Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey have reportedly split up, per Page Six. The two became Instagram-official in early 2021, frequently showing fans their PDA-filled getaways.
Marc Silverstein & Busy Philipps
Busy Philipps revealed in a recent episode of her podcast Busy Philipps Is Doing Her Best that she and her husband of nearly 15 years Marc Silverstein separated in Feb. 2021. The two married back in 2007, welcoming two children named Birdie, 13, and Cricket, 8.
Liam Payne & Maya Henry
Liam Payne and Maya Henry have called it quits once again. The on-again, off-again couple reportedly broke up some time ago, per Billboard, ending their engagement. The former One Direction singer and actress got together sometime in 2019 and became engaged in August 2020. They called off their first engagement in June 2021, before getting back together later that year.
Ashley Darby & Michael Darby
Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby and her husband Michael Darby are going their separate ways after nearly eight years of marriage. The reality TV star announced the news on Bravo’s The Daily Dish, saying in part, “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.”
Ali Wong & Justin Hakuta
Comedian Ali Wong and her husband Justin Hakuta are ending their marriage after eight years. A source close to the couple confirmed the news to People. “It’s amicable and they will continue to co-parent lovingly,” the source shared. Wong’s rep also confirmed the news to the outlet.
Amber Riley & Desean Black
Amber Riley and her fiancé Desean Black decided to go their separate ways. The Glee alum’s rep confirmed the new to E!, saying the couple is asking “for privacy during this time.”
Billy Ray Cyrus & Tish Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus are going their separate ways once again. The couple is heading for divorce for the third time, according to People. Tish filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, citing “irreconcilable differences,” per the outlet. Tish also disclosed the two have not lived together for over two years. Tish and Billy Ray married in 1993.
Kenan Thompson & Christina Evangeline
Kenan Thompson and his wife of roughly 10 years, Christina Evangeline, are reportedly going their separate ways. According to TMZ, the couple have been separated for more than a year, and are now officially heading for a divorce. The Saturday Night Live star and designer were together for roughly 15 years and share two children.
Tom Schwartz & Katie Maloney
After more than a decade together, Tom Schwartz and Katie Maloney are going their separate ways. The Vanderpump Rules stars shared the news on their respective Instagram accounts. “After 12 years on an adventure through life together Tom and I are ending our marriage. This ending is not met with resentment or animosity, no sides to choose. We have deep admiration for one another that will always remain and we cherish our friendship,” Maloney’s Instagram announcement read in part.
Cheryl Burke & Matthew Lawrence
Cheryl Burke and Matthew Lawrence have chosen to go their separate ways. Burke filed for divorce from Lawrence on February 18, according to court documents obtained by People. The Dancing With The Stars pro and Boy Meets World alum wed in 2019.
Aaron Rodgers & Shailene Woodley
NFL star Aaron Rodgers and actress Shailene Woodley have reportedly called things off just a year after getting engaged in Feb. 2021. The couple were first paired together in July 2020, and they seemed to get serious quickly — despite notable political differences that made headline news in recent weeks.
Now, a source has confirmed to People that Rodgers and Woodley are going their separate ways: “It was an amicable split; it just wasn’t working,” the source shared. “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.”
Kanye West & Julia Fox
At the beginning of 2022, everyone was enamored with the whirlwind romance between Kanye West and Julia Fox. They made their debut at Paris Fashion Week less than a month ago, and now, they decided to separate.
Cory Booker & Rosario Dawson
After three years together, senator Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson called it quits. They first met in 2018 at a political fundraiser and sparks flew immediately, however, according to People, they decided to be “good friends” instead.
Hoda Kotb & Joel Schiffman
Hoda Kotb and longtime partner Joel Schiffman made the decision to go their separate ways. “Joel and I have had a lot of prayerful and really meaningful conversations over the holidays, and we decided that we’re better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple,” Kotb shared on the January 31 episode of Today.
“So we decided that we are going to start this new year and begin it kind of on our new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children, and as friends.” Kotb and Schiffman got engaged in November 2019 after six years together. The former couple share two adopted daughters.
Emma Roberts & Garrett Hedlund
Actors Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund have decided to call it quits on their relationship, People reported. “It’s sad, and they are trying their best to co-parent. It’s been hard,” a source told the outlet. The former couple got together sometime in 2019 and welcomed their first child, a son named Rhodes Robert Hedlund, in December 2020.
Pamela Anderson & Dan Hayhurst
Pamela Anderson and Dan Hayhurst just marked their one-year anniversary before deciding to call it quits on their marriage, per Rolling Stone. The Baywatch alum and her bodyguard husband split, after getting married at the start of 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This was Anderson’s fifth marriage.
Jason Momoa & Lisa Bonet Announce
After nearly 5 years of marriage and more than 10 years together, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet have made the decision to go their separate ways. Momoa announced the couple’s split on Instagram, writing in part, “We share this not because we think it’s newsworthy but so that as we go about our lives we may do so with dignity and honesty…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.”
Sterling Shepard & Chanel Iman
After roughly three years of marriage, NFL star Sterling Shepard and model Chanel Iman have decided to go their separate ways. The New York Giants player filed for divorce in June 2021, according to People, citing irreconcilable differences.
Delilah Belle Hamlin & Eyal Booker
Delilah Belle Hamlin and Eyal Booker were yet another couple that called it quits in 2022. Hamlin, a model and daughter of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Lisa Rinna, and Booker, star of the reality TV series Love Island, went their separate ways after the relationship reportedly “ran its course,” according to a source who spoke with People.
“Delilah broke up with Eyal,” People’s source shared with the outlet. “The relationship simply ran its course. There was no cheating. She’s busy working and focused on her career right now. She’s doing fine and has nothing but respect for him, it was just time to close that chapter and move on.”
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