This year has been wild for celebrity couples. Hollywood’s elite faced some major heartbreaks in 2024. The A-listers shocked fans with splits that no one saw coming. Some of the most glamorous pairs called it quits.
Can Love Survive in the Spotlight?
These breakups make us wonder. Can true love survive in Hollywood? Constant traveling, conflicting schedules, and public scrutiny make it nearly impossible. Yet, some couples defy the odds. They show love can thrive despite the chaos.
Let’s dive into the most dramatic breakups of the year.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez shocked fans by filing for divorce from Ben Affleck on their second wedding anniversary. After eloping in 2022 and renewing their vows in a grand ceremony, their love story unraveled by October.
Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover
The stars of The Summer House and Southern Charm, who first met during the inaugural season of Bravo’s Winter House, were in a relationship for three years before calling it quits. Their breakup seems to have been a mutual choice. On the latest episode of her Giggly Squad podcast, released on Monday, Dec. 30, DeSorbo shared that she and Conover “have decided to no longer be together.”
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott’s marriage came to an end after years of ups and downs. Spelling filed for divorce in March 2024, admitting on her Misspelling podcast that staying for their five children did them a disservice.
Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo
Rachel Lindsay and Bryan Abasolo, former stars of Bachelor Nation, had been keeping their divorce private, but more details have since surfaced. In January 2024 Abasolo filed for divorce from Lindsay. Court documents obtained by the outlet at that time revealed he listed their separation date as December 31, 2023, and was requesting spousal support. Abasolo had proposed to Lindsay during the season 13 finale of The Bachelorette in 2017, and they married in August 2019.
Teddi Mellencamp and Edwin Arroyave
After 13 years of marriage, Teddi Mellencamp, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum announced her divorce from Edwin Arroyave in November. Mellencamp emphasized her children’s well-being, while sources disclosed years of therapy and allegations of affairs.
Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz
Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz called off their engagement just months after their film Blink Twice premiered. A source cited differing future plans as the reason for the split, though they will continue working together on their upcoming project, Alpha Gang.
Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright
It was a shock for reality TV fans when Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright decide to end their marriage during filming for The Valley season 2. Cartwright filed for divorce in August and later called Taylor a “terrible husband but a great dad” on her podcast.
Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia
Country singer Zach Bryan and Barstool Sports personality Brianna LaPaglia ended their year-long relationship amid allegations of emotional abuse. LaPaglia claimed Bryan offered her a multimillion-dollar NDA, but Bryan described the split as amicable.
Nikki Garcia and Artem Chigvintsev
Nikki Garcia’s and Artem Chigvintsev’s – dance partners during DWTS’ 25th season back in 2017 – fairytale romance ended in divorce after his arrest for domestic violence. Garcia shared her heartbreak on her Nikki & Brie Show podcast, expressing her disappointment in their shattered love story.
Christina Haack and Joshua Hall
Christina Haack ended her third marriage to Joshua Hall in July after her children urged her to leave. The HGTV star and the Austin-based realtor started dating in July 2021, and their marriage was confirmed in April 2022. On her show The Flip Off, Haack revealed they told her Hall “wasn’t nice” to her.
Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose
Billy Ray Cyrus and Firerose’s short-lived marriage ended in June, marked by allegations of abuse and “irreconcilable differences.” The pair reached a settlement by August.
Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist
Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist divorced just months after their live TV wedding. Turner later revealed his battle with cancer but denied it played a role in their decision to part ways.
Christine Quinn and Christian Richard
Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn’s marriage to Christian Richard ended explosively after his arrest for throwing a bag of glass at their son. Quinn filed for divorce and sought sole custody of their child.
Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen
After two decades together, Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen announced their split with a humorous statement. The couple resolved financial matters amicably by the end of the year.
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan ended their year-long romance in December. A source cited Keoghan’s focus on his career and family, denying rumors of infidelity.
Stay tuned for more celebrity drama. 2024 isn’t over yet!
