All the Celebrity Splits & Divorces We Never Saw Coming

Kevin Costner & Christine Baumgartner

On May 3, Kevin Costner’s reps released a statement revealing that the Yellowstone actor’s wife Christine Baumgartner filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage. 

Following the news, Costner’s reps released a statement. “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action,” his team shared.

“We ask that his, Christine’s, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time,” the rep added.

The two share three children, sons Cayden, 15, and Hayes, 14, and daughter Grace, 12. They plan to share joint custody.

Kurt Iswarienko & Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty and Kurt Iswarienko seemed like they would be together forever. Not only did they seem so in love and strong throughout Doherty’s heartbreaking cancer battle, but they took their relationship incredibly seriously. However, news broke that on April 21, 2023, after 11 years of marriage, Doherty filed for divorce.

Taylor Swift & Joe Alwyn

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn shockingly called it quits on April 8. Per ETOnline, the two broke up a few weeks before the announcement on April 8, also reporting that the two split amicably. The former lovebirds seemed so happy together, even weeks before the breakup, so this news came as a shock for everyone.

The pair first started dating in 2017, and kept a low profile throughout their six years together.

Reese Witherspoon & Jim Toth

Days before their 12th wedding anniversary, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth unexpectedly announced their divorce. The pair, who share 10-year-old Tennessee James, shared the news on Instagram.

“We have some personal news to share… It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” the statement read. “We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness and mutual respect for everything we have created together.”

The message continued, “Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter. These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.”

Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly

According to some clues on her social media, it appears that Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly may have called off their engagement. On Feb 12, the Jennifer’s Body star uploaded a series of photos from her latest red carpet with the caption, “You can taste the dishonesty/ it’s all over your breath.” Fox also deleted all the pictures of the two together on her page before totally removing it from Instagram. Could this be the end for these two? 

Shailene Woodley & Aaron Rodgers

The actress and pro footballer were a surprising pair to begin with, but news of their ended engagement still came as a surprise in 2022. People confirmed Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers’ split, with a source sharing, “It was an amicable split; it just wasn’t working. 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.”

Peter Facinelli & Jennie Garth

Peter Facinelli and Jennie Garth were married for 11 years before calling it quits in 2012. The couple shares three daughters: Luca, Lola, and Fiona.

Shakira & Gerard Piqué

Shakira and Gerard Piqué looked so in love wherever they went. However, after recent cheating allegations came out, the pair revealed they have broken up. On June 4, 2022, their publicity team revealed to Metro: “We regret to confirm that we are parting ways. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”

The two were together for over a decade, welcoming two children named Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.

Marc Silverstein & Busy Philipps

Marc Silverstein and Busy Philipps seemed like a couple that would’ve lasted forever. However, it was recently revealed that the two lovebirds have separated as of Feb. 2021. During an episode of Philipps podcast Busy Philipps Is Doing Her Best, “It’s been a really long time that Marc and I have been separated, and our kids know, our families know, our friends know… Marc and I talked about it, and when we first separated, we couldn’t even think about putting one of those statements out — it made us sick, both of us, truly ill.”

She added, “It’s been a journey. We love each other — very much! And we have these beautiful kids together. And there are a lot of things that really work about our relationship.”

The two married back in 2007, welcoming two children named Birdie, 13, and Cricket, 8.

Jason Momoa & Lisa Bonet

Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet shocked all of Hollywood when they announced their separation in January 2022. “We have all felt the squeeze and changes of these transformational times… A revolution is unfolding — and our family is of no exception… feeling and growing from the seismic shifts occurring,” they shared in the since-deleted Instagram post. “And so — We share our Family news — That we are parting ways in marriage.” The former couple started dating in 2005 and married in 2017. They share two children together. 

Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik

Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid reportedly ended their relationship following an alleged confrontation between Malik and Gigi’s mom, Yolanda Hadid. “They are not together right now. They are both good parents though,” a family friend shared with People. The former couple welcomed daughter Kai in September 2020. 

“They co-parent. Yolanda is of course very protective of Gigi. She wants the best for her daughter and grandchild.” Gigi’s rep also shared with the outlet that the young model is asking for privacy during this difficult time.

Bill & Melinda Gates

Bill and Melinda Gates shocked the world with a Twitter announcement in May 2021 that they were ending their marriage after 27 years together. “After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage,” they wrote. “Over the last 27 years, we have raised three incredible children and built a foundation that works all over the world to enable all people to lead healthy, productive lives. We continue to share a belief in that mission, and will continue our work together at the foundation, but no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives. We ask for space and privacy for our family as we begin to navigate this new life.”

The couple’s assets will be divided according to a separation agreement settled prior to the announcement of their split. 

Zoë Kravitz & Karl Glusman

Zoë Kravitz shocked fans when she filed for divorce from husband Karl Glusman after only 18 months of marriage, having tied the knot at dad Lenny Kravitz’s France home in July 2019 after three years of dating. People confirmed the news in early 2021, though the pair has yet to comment. 

Evan Bass & Carly Waddell

Evan Bass and Carly Waddell, one of Bachelor Nation’s most celebrated couples, have parted ways after three years of marriage. The couple announced they were separating in December 2020 and would continue to amicably co-parent daughter Isabella and son Charlie. The pair first fell in love in 2016 on Bachelor in Paradise, when Bass’ determined efforts to win Waddell’s attention finally bore out. But in the early days of 2021, Waddell has hinted that Bass was the one who chose to walk away from their marriage. 

“I always told him if he wanted out, it was his call,” she said in a recent YouTube video. “I’m just not the person who would ever be ‘out.’ So what are you going to do? If someone doesn’t want to be with you, they don’t want to be with you.”

Erika Jayne & Tom Girardi

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ star Erika Jayne and husband Tom Girardi are going their separate ways after 21 years of marriage.

“After much consideration, I have decided to end my marriage to Tom Girardi,” the reality star told E! News, “This is not a step taken lightly or easily. I have great love and respect for Tom and for our years and the lives we built together.”

“It is my absolute wish to proceed through this process with respect and with the privacy that both Tom and I deserved,” she adds. “I request others give us that privacy as well.”

Christina & Ant Anstead

HGTV’s Christina Anstead announced her split from Ant Anstead less than two years after they married in December 2018, writing this on Instagram: “Ant and I have made the difficult decision to separate. We are grateful for each other and as always, our children will remain our priority. We appreciate your support and ask for privacy for us and our family as we navigate the future.”

Christina and Ant welcomed baby son Hudson together in 2019. 

Kelly Clarkson & Brandon Blackstock

After nearly seven years Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock decided to end their marriage — and while it may come as shocking news to us fans, it seems there was trouble brewing beneath the surface that the duo was determined to keep out of the public eye.

Details have since emerged about the couple’s last few weeks together while quarantining at Clarkson’s cabin in Montana. These details paint a picture of mounting tensions and hard truths about their relationship suggesting that Clarkson and Blackstock have been struggling for some time.

The couple share two kids together: River Rose, who will be 5 on Friday, and son Remington Alexander, 3.

Kacey Musgraves & Ruston Kelly

Less than 3 years into their marriage, country star Kacey Musgraves and her singer-songwriter husband, Ruston Kelly filed for divorce early July 2020. 

In a joint statement, their reps confirmed the split saying in part, “We’ve made this painful decision together — a healthy decision that comes after a very long period of trying the best we can. It simply just didn’t work. Though we are parting ways in marriage, we will remain true friends for the rest of our lives.”

Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan

In early April 2018, both Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan posted the same statement indicating that they were amicably separating after nine years of marriage. The couple, who have one daughter together, first met while filming Step Up in 2006. Part of their joint statement reads as follows, showing just how much they still care for one another even if they are breaking up:

“We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple. We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now.”

Taylor Kinney & Lady Gaga

Though the Chicago Fire star and the "Born This Way" singer seemed like a match made in heaven after meeting on the set of Gaga's "You And I" video five years ago, the couple reportedly ended their yearlong engagement in July 2016. No word yet on who gets to keep their adorable French bulldogs.

Amy Schumer & Ben Hanisch

Amy Schumer reportedly met Hanisch via the dating app Raya. The furniture designer and the comedian were together for two yearsand even towards the end of the relationship, Schumer had revealed in interviews the pair had been discussing their long-term future together. 

Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt

This relationship ended just as dramatically as it began. Pitt left then-wife Jennifer Aniston for Jolie, creating years of tabloid fodder. Fast forward through six children and a wedding, and Jolie filed for divorce among allegations against Pitt for child abuse and alcohol dependency.

Gina Torres & Laurence Fishburne

After 14 years of marriage, Torres and Fishburne announced their amicable split on Sept. 20. Torres was seen kissing a mystery man the day before they announced their divorce.

Chris Pratt & Anna Faris

A long-time fan favorite, Jurassic World star Chris Pratt and Mom star Anna Faris announced their legal separation in August 2017 after eight years of marriage. The pair met in 2007 on the set of the film Take Me Home Tonight and they have one son together, Jack. 

Jesse Williams & Aryn Drake-Lee

In 2017, Grey's Anatomy star Jesse Williams divorced his wife, Aryn Drake-Lee after more than a decade together. He took time to clear that air over rumors of an acrimonious split by saying, "I was in a relationship 13 years, 13 real years, not 5 years, not 7 years, 13 years and all of a sudden motherf*ckers are writing think-pieces that I somehow threw a 13-year relationship—like the most painful experience I’ve had in my life like with a person I’ve loved with all of my heart—that I threw a person and my family in the trash because a girl I work with [alleged love interest Minka Kelly] is cute."

Amber Heard & Elon Musk

After a year of dating and reported years of pining for her, Elon Musk has split from Amber Heard. Sources say the pair split due to timing and distance and that the split was amicable. 

Ben Stiller & Christine Taylor

The pair of actors were married for 17 years before announcing their split in May 2017. The pair had been together since the late '90s and, according to PEOPLE, were married in Hawaii in 2000. Over the years, they had starred together in films like Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story and Zoolander.

Rachel Bilson & Hayden Christensen

Bilson and Christensen are living in separate cities after calling off their relationship of nearly a decade.

Aaron Rodgers & Olivia Munn

The football player and the actor quietly split after three years of dating. It's unclear what the specific reasons for their break-up were, but while they were together they were a favorite, low-key couple in Hollywood. 

Fergie & Josh Duhamel

Fergie and Duhamel kept their split a secret for months, before announcing it in a joint statement on Sept. 14.

Scarlett Johansson & Romain Dauriac

The couple split in Jauary 2017 after two years of marriage and Johansson reportedly officially filed for divorce in March. The pair reportedly met in through a mutual friend, a tattoo artist, in 2013. The pair have one daughter together. 

Janet Jackson & Wissam Al Mana

After welcoming a son together in 2017, Janet Jackson and Wissam Al Mana announced they were divorcing. The pair were reportedly together for over five yearsand now their split could possibly net Jackson millions in the settlement. 

Taylor Swift & Tom Hiddleston

After Swift and Calvin Harris broke up, she was linked with Hiddleston (pretty much right after this dance-off). Soon, we saw plenty of paparazzi pics of the two hand-in-hand on various strolls, but ultimately, HiddleSwift didn't last long. After only a few months, they called it off, and now Swift swears she'll be more "secretive" about her future relationships.

Amber Heard & Johnny Depp

Heard filed for divorce from Depp in May, later reporting that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor physically abused her during their marriage. They were married for just 15 months. 

Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon

Carey and Cannon filed for divorce on Dec. 12 after six years of marriage. It's believed their split was a long time coming. 

Ariana Grande & Ricky Alvarez

This summer, Grande broke up with her backup dancer Alvarez after dating for about a year. Reportedly, they "found it difficult to make it work."

Marc Anthony & Shannon De Lima

After two years of marriage, Anthony & De Lima split. According to Us Weekly, the relationship "was not working and they didn't have enough in common."

Diane Kruger & Joshua Jackson

This couple called it quits in July after a decade-long romance. A reason wasn't given, but reps for the couple said they plan to remain friends.

Naomi Watts & Liev Schreiber

Watts and Schreiber separated in September after 11 years together, vowing to keep things civil for their kids.

Demi Lovato & Wilmer Valderrama

Say it ain't so! Lovato and her boo of six years, That '70s Show star Valderrama, called it quits in June, but promised to remain "best friends"in identical Instagram posts.

Lea Michele & Matthew Paetz

The Scream Queens star met her then-boyfriend Paetz on the set of her "On My Way" music video. They dated for almost two years before calling things off in February. Now it seems that Michele has moved on to her new co-star Robert Buckley,whom she'll play opposite in Hulu series Dimension 404.

Drew Barrymore & Will Kopelman

The Blended star and her husband of four years decided to end their marriage in April.

Kirsten Dunst & Garrett Hedlund

The Fargo star and her Unbroken actor boo dated for four years, but ended their relationship this spring. 

Taylor Swift & Calvin Harris

Swift and her DJ boyfriend Harris called it quits sometime in May, but the couple seemed to be on friendly terms after Harris tweeted that there was still a great deal of "ove and respect between the former couple. However, that was before Swift was spotted kissing Tom Hiddleston mere weeks after their breakup. Harris deleted his respectful tweet and unfollowed Swift shortly afterward. At least bad breakups make great fodder for songs, right guys? 

Kylie Jenner & Tyga

The on-again, off-again relationship between the youngest Jenner and her rapper boyfriend seems to be officially over. Given the fact that Jenner's brother Rob is having a baby with Blac Chyna, aka the mother of Tyga's son, it's probably a good thing that these two called it quits.

Sami Miro & Zac Efron

After two years together, the We Are Your Friends star ended things with his stylist/model girlfriend, Miro. We knew it was real when Efron deleted all pics of her from his Instagram. 

Summer Phoenix & Casey Affleck

Almost a year after brother Ben split from Jennifer Garner, Casey Affleck split from his wife, Joaquin Phoenix’s sister Summer. The pair were married for 10 years before deciding to separate in March.

Jennifer Meyer & Tobey Maguire

They wed in 2007 after dating for four years, but called it quits after nine years of marriage. "After much soul searching and consideration we have made the decision to separate as a couple," Maguire and Meyer said in a joint statement to People. "As devoted parents, our first priority remains raising our children together with enduring love, respect and friendship."

Jennifer Lopez & Casper Smart

Lopez started dating her backup dancer in 2012, but things came to an end in August 2016. "It wasn't anything dramatic and they were on good terms — it just came to a natural end. They will remain friends and they see each other, but they are not together. It was very amiable," a source told People. But for real? We hear he was cheating.

Mary J. Blige & Kendu Isaacs

The singer filed for divorce from her husband of 12 years in July citing "irreconcilable differences." It's been reported Kendu Isaacs' spousal support demands are next-level. He's seeking $129,000 in monthly spousal support, and wants Blige to pay for his personal trainer, personal chef and $1,000 in new clothing a month.

Peter Facinelli & Jaimie Alexander

After four years together, Facinelli and Alexander called off their engagement in February 2016. "Due to conflicting family and work commitments on opposite coasts, and after much consideration, Peter and Jaimie have chosen to part ways amicably and remain good friends," a rep for the couple announced.

Jana Kramer & Mike Caussin

After just one year of marriage, the country couple called it quits just months after the birth of their daughter Jolie Rae — and Caussin quickly entered rehab for undisclosed reasons. Kramer gave a pretty obvious hint about what caused the split when she posted a video of herself on Instagram at a concert singing "Before He Cheats," and captioned it "music=therapy."

Nick Young & Iggy Azalea

After trying to weather the storm when she busted her fiancé cheating, Azalea finally kicked Young to the curb. "Unfortunately, although I love Nick and I have tried and tried to rebuild my trust in him — It's become apparent in the last few weeks I am unable to," she explained on Instagram in a pic that has since been deleted.

Frances Bean Cobain & Isaiah Silva

Cobain filed for divorce from The Eeries singer after just two years of marriage.

Kat Dennings & Josh Groban

After two years of dating, this celeb couple called it quits in August. "It was a mutual breakup," an insider told E! News. "They are still friends and care about each other, but it's not the right time for them now as a couple."

Vanilla Ice & Laura Van Winkle

Vanilla Ice's wife of almost 20 years, Laura Van Winkle, filed for divorce on Tuesday, Oct. 18, TMZ reports.

There is no word yet on the reason for their split, but the couple are believed to have been separated for years, and the recent divorce filing was only to make things official.