25+ Most Shocking Celebrity Breakups of 2022 So Far

2022 has not been a kind year for celebrity couples. Sadly, we have witnessed a large number of high-profile celebrity breakups this year. Some, who have been confirmed as dating, called it quits after years together while others who were seemingly happy in their marriage got divorce papers drafted. From the latest big breakup like Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson who decided to end their romance in August, to some celebrity couple breakups that you might have missed this year, we are taking a look back at all of the relationships that fell apart in 2022.

While we might have been rooting for many of these celebrity couples, divorces and separations are just a natural part of life. Things don’t work out every single time and that is okay! We in no way intend to shame these couples but we did want to take stock of the breakups that caused a stir in 2022. Now, let’s talk about the celebrity couples who decided to pull off of Lover’s Lane and part ways.

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson

In August of 2022, multiple outlets confirmed that Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson‘s whirlwind romance had come to an end. According to sources, the pair decided to breakup and “be just friends” because their schedules “made it really difficult to maintain a relationship,” E! News reported.

Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy

In July of 2022, Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy decided to breakup and the comedians both seemed pretty chill about it. For her part, Chelsea had only nice things when announcing that the relationship had run its course.

“This is not an ending. It’s another beginning, and it’s a comfort to know that I am still loved and love this man the way the sun loves the moon and the moon loves the sun,” Handler shared on Instagram. “YOUR PERSON IS COMING. So, please continue to root for both of us, because you never know what life will bring.”

Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard

After “EmRata” was spotted without a wedding band in July, a source confirmed that she and Sebastian split to People, saying, “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.”

The couple shares a son, Sylvester Apollo Bear, who recently turned one.

Anna Kendrick and Bill Hader

In June, Entertainment Tonight reported that Anna and Bill had parted ways. A source simply told the outlet, “Bill Hader and Anna Kendrick have broken up.” Believe it or not, those are all the details we have about this couple who kept their relationship very private, to begin with.

Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker

Entertainment Tonight also broke the news of Kendall and Devin’s breakup in June. A source told the outlet that “Kendall feels like they’re on different paths” and that she and Devin “have had discussions about their future but they are not on the same page.” Another source spoke to Us Weekly, saying that “Kourtney’s wedding really put things into perspective.”

Katie Thurston and John Hersey

Katie and John shocked fans with their breakup, which Cosmopolitan reported on in June. The couple shared the news in Instagram statements a few hours apart. Katie simply wrote, “No, we aren’t together,” while John elaborated a bit, writing in part, “As Katie stated earlier, we are no longer dating. The decision was not made lightly, and it was obviously not an easy one to make.”

Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya

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Bachelorette couple Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya confirmed the rumors that they’d chosen to breakup, sharing statements on social media in June. “I’m struggling to say that Nayte and I will be going our separate ways, but I stand with him in knowing the heaviness that is present in both of our hearts as this relationship has been very real for us,” Michelle said. Nayte added that “hearts are heavy, emotions are high, and we are dealing with this the best way we can.”

Lauren Graham and Peter Krause

Also in June, which feels like an especially brutal month for celebrity breakups, People reported that Parenthood alums Lauren Graham and Peter Krause have split up after more than a decade of dating. A rep for Lauren confirmed the news, actually revealing that the pair “quietly ended their relationship last year.”

Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson

Johnny Knoxville and his wife, Naomi Nelson, decided to get divorced after 12 years together. Mamas Uncut reported in June that Johnny filed divorce docs (citing irreconcilable differences), which revealed they had actually been split up since September 24, 2021.

Scott Disick and Rebecca Donaldson

Scott Disick and Rebecca Donaldson split after just a few months. In June, a source told E! News, “Although they had a short-lived romance, it was definitely serious. He enjoyed his time with her but realized he is not in a place to seriously date right now.”

Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey

News broke that Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey had split up after a year and a half of dating on June 4, when a source told People, “Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken. They still love each other. Michael matured a lot over the course of their relationship and was ready to commit for the long term. He let down his guard with her, opening up emotionally in a romantic relationship for the first time. They had great times together and brought out the best in each other.”

Shakira and Gerard Piqué

After eleven years together, couple Shakira and Gerard Piqué announced their split in a joint statement that was obtained by People in early June, saying, “We regret to confirm that we are separating. We ask for privacy at this moment for the well-being of our children, who are our maximum priority. Thank you in advance for your understanding and respect.”

Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo

In June, Bella and Benjamin ended their engagement after a little over a year. Benjamin confirmed the split in a lengthy now-deleted Instagram statement, writing in part, “I wish only the best for this person and I will always be there for her.” People was the first to report the news, saying that “conflicting schedules” and “a lot of time apart” were the reasons for the split.

Liam Payne and Maya Henry

In June, things took a sadly dramatic turn for Liam Payne and Maya Henry. After lots of ups and downs, Us reported that the couple split. News of their breakup came amid a photo of Liam with another person popping up on social media. Maya even commented on the pic, writing (via PopCrave), “I love all of the fans so much but please stop sending me these pictures of my fiancé wrapped around another woman. This is not me and it’s hard enough knowing this has happened without seeing it. Enough now.”

Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly

We have finally made it through all of the June celebrity breakups. What a downer of a month for celebrity romance! Now, let’s see who else decided to breakup. Trevor and Minka split up for a second time after two-ish years of dating, and a source told Us in May that they “have been broken up for a while” and “there is no ill will and everything is amicable between them.”

Steve Burton and Sheree Burton

This was a sad one, especially for General Hospital fans! After 23 years of marriage, Steve Burton announced he was ending his marriage to Sheree while accusing her of being pregnant with another man’s baby. In a statement posted in May on Instagram Stories, Steve wrote, “I wanted to clear something up. Sheree and I are separated. She recently announced that she’s expecting her fourth child. The child is not mine. We are still co-parenting our three beautiful kids. We would appreciate privacy at this time. Much luv, Steve.”

Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers

Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers‘ relationship must have been a complicated one. The couple have had two breakups this year, but it looks like they’re officially calling it quits. First, they called off their engagement in February 2022, with a source telling Entertainment Tonight, “They tried to make their relationship work, but with busy careers in different industries, it was hard to see one another. The two have no animosity toward one another and plan to remain as friends.”

They then reunited for a brief time, but an E! News source said at the end of April 2022, “Shailene tried to give it another shot and was spending time with Aaron again. She quickly saw that everything was on his terms and nothing was going to change. There was no reason to continue and she’s done with it again.”

Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta

Of all the celebrity breakups this year, we did not see this one coming! Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta confirmed their divorce after eight years of marriage in April 2022, with a source telling People, “It’s amicable and they will continue to co-parent lovingly.” Considering that Wong often talked about her husband in her stand-up comedy routines, we all felt like we know him and to an extent, the status of their relationship. That made this one such a heartbreaker!

Andrew Garfield and Alyssa Miller

Andrew and Alyssa split up in early April 2022 after just a few months of dating, with a source telling Entertainment Tonight, “Their work commitments and schedules made it hard for them to continue their relationship. Andrew is staying positive and surrounding himself with his close friends and loved ones.”

Natasha Lyonne and Fred Armisen

Natasha Lyonne confirmed that she and Fred Armisen ended their long-term relationship because she wanted a swimming pool and he didn’t. Weirder reasons to break up are out there, okay!

“I honestly think we broke up because I wanted a swimming pool,” Natasha told the Hollywood Reporter in April 2022. “We love each other just about as much as two people can love each other and we’re still talking all the time, but Freddy doesn’t like a swimming pool.”

Kenan Thompson and Christina Evangeline

Another long-term marriage that ended this year, Kenan Thompson and his wife Christina Evangeline, broke up in April 2022 after 15 years of being together. A source close to the couple confirmed the split to TMZ, although papers haven’t been filed yet. They are currently learning the ropes of co-parenting their two daughters Georgia and Gianna.

Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson

Senator Cory Booker and actor Rosario Dawson broke up after two years of dating, although a source close to Cory told People they are still “good friends.” We had high hopes for these civic-minded folks but sometimes things just don’t work out.

Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund

Emma and Garrett split after three years in February 2022, and a source said she gave her ex multiple ultimatums. According to the Us insider, “Garrett and Emma have a great co-parenting relationship. When he’s sober, he’s a great guy and they’ve been handling co-parenting very well.”

But, it’s not all bad news. The source also shared that “they have a very amicable relationship with each other and are being very adult about their breakup.”

Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet

Jason and Lisa dropped the bombshell news of their split after five years in January 2022, saying in a joint statement, “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. And so~ we share our family news~ that we are parting ways in marriage.”

Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard

News broke that the model and NFL player were parting ways in January 2022. However, Chanel had filed months before, and a source told E! News, “They have been rocky for a while now and are taking time apart. They are trying to work out their plan on how they will co-parent their daughters peacefully.”

There you go! Now you know all about the big celebrity breakups that have happened in 2022 so far. Every year, we see plenty of celebrity breakups but this year, especially in the month of June, was a rough one for folks. If you want to read more about celebrities, and on a happier note, we have rounded up the most expensive celebrity weddings of all time. It’s just the thing you need to cheer you up after reading about all those breakups!

Discover Which Celebrity Weddings Cost the Most and Why They Were So Expensive Below!

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston

Oh, to be a fly on the wall at this wedding. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston‘s 2000 nuptials were the hottest event in Hollywood at the time, leading them to spend $100,000 alone on security for the event, according to Pop Sugar. All told, the wedding cost $1 million. They divorced just five years later in 2005.

Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman

Anne Hathaway surprised fans when she exchanged vows with Adam Shulman, her boyfriend of four years at the time. They wed in a private Big Sur, California, ceremony in September 2012. She was just 29 then. Now, nine years and two children later, the couple remains strong, committed, and largely out of the spotlight. The theme of the wedding was “rustic” but that still cost this couple $1 million with a $100,000 flower budget.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

Over four days, Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson and their 275 guests celebrated their life-long commitment to each other with a $1.4 million celebration. The most expensive item? Dressing all their bridesmaids and groomsmen as it reportedly cost $750,000. You can’t have a celebrity wedding without all your people looking sharp!

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren

Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods were officially married in 2004, saying their “I Do’s” by the 19th hole of the Sandy Lane resort in Barbados, Pop Culture reported. The pair rented out the entire hotel (around 200 rooms) and even had 500 roses imported for the nuptials. The cost of their sunset ceremony? $1.5 million. Following a scandal, the pair divorced in 2010.

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith

Pierce Brosnan and Keely Shaye Smith had been an item for years before they tied the knot in 2001 with a $1.5 million ceremony at an Irish castle in Ballintubber Abbey. Over 100 guests attended the ceremony. The couple even had a seven-tier cake made for the party and had it modeled after the one served at John F. Kennedy and Jackie O’s wedding. Fancy!

Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones

Over 350 guests attended Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones‘ wedding at the Plaza Hotel in New York City in 2000, which reportedly cost around $1.5 million. The pair hosted performances from Jimmy Buffett and Art Garfunkel during the ceremony. As one does!

Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell

Eddie Murphy and Nicole Mitchell also got married at the Plaza Hotel but in 1993. The cost of the event ended up being $1.5 million for the black tie affair. Following the festivities, the couple donated all of the flowers to a hospital in Harlem, according to Marie Claire. Unfortunately, the marriage did not last and the pair split after 16 years of marriage in 2006.

Elton John and David Furnish

Sir Elton John is such a big deal that he and his longtime partner wed in the same venue as Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles. Elton John and David Furnish’s $1.5 million wedding took place at Windsor Guildhall, and over 600 guests attended, according to Livingly. We wonder if only folks with titles can get hitched at Windsor Guildhall. Prior to their marriage, the couple had been in a civil partnership together. In total, they have been together for almost twenty years.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie

Madonna did the most Madonna thing at her wedding to Guy Ritchie. She wore a 1910 diamond tiara, once worn by Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco. The couple married in 2000 at Skibo Castle in Scotland. The total cost of the event was $1.5 million. Unfortunately, the relationship would not last, they separated after 8 years of marriage.

NeNe and Gregg Leakes

NeNe and Gregg Leakes remarried after divorcing in 2011 following a 14-year marriage. After two years of being legally separated, the couple tied the knot again in 2013. The Atlanta ceremony was nothing short of spectacular including Nene’s gown which reportedly cost $50,000. The entire cost of the festivities was $1.8 million. Unfortunately, Gregg passed away in 2021 after a battle with colon cancer.

Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar

Elizabeth Hurley and Arun Nayar had not one but two separate wedding ceremonies. One was a more traditional wedding in an English castle. The second was a traditional Hindu ceremony in Nayar’s hometown of Jodhpur, India. Together, the events cost around $2.5 million. The pair were only married for four years and divorced in 2011.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Kim Kardashian‘s second wedding (her first also makes the list) to Kanye West reportedly cost just shy of $3 million at $2.8 million, according to Pop Sugar. That figure does not include the pre-party they had in Paris at Valentino’s mansion, Chateau de Wideville, with 200 guests in attendance.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes married in 2006 in an Italian castle and every guest was outfitted in Armani. Holmes’ gown was covered in crystals and it took the talented folks at Armani over 350 hours to place them on the dress. The event came with a $3 million price tag. Six years after their fairytale wedding, the couple split.

Paul McCartney and Heather Mills

The second wedding for Paul McCartney and Heather Mills was held in 2002 at a remote castle in Glaslough, Ireland. It cost the couple $3 million. Over 300 friends and family attended the event that strictly catered only vegetarian dishes for the guests. The couple ended their relationship in 2008.

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Chelsea Clinton and Mark Mezvinsky

Chelsea Clinton‘s 2010 nuptials took place with 400 guests in attendance at the Astor Courts estate in New York and reportedly cost $3 million. Since she is the daughter of a former President, security was a high priority for the couple. They spent $250,000 to keep the event secure and far from wandering eyes.

Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault

Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault officially got married in 2009 on Valentine’s Day in Paris. That quaint City Hall ceremony was just the start, however. The couple later celebrated with their friends and family at Venice’s treasured opera house Teatro La Fenice. The event reportedly cost $3.5 million.

Liza Minnelli and David Gest

Liza Minnelli and David Gest had a remarkable wedding in 2002. The $3.5 million wedding had an 850-person guest list which is huge! Elizabeth Taylor served as Minnelli’s maid of honor for the event. Oh, and there was a little 60-piece orchestra to provide music for it. Despite the lavish wedding, the couple’s romance did not last and they divorced in 2003.

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello

Approximately 400 guests watched Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello‘s $4 million wedding at The Breakers Palm Beach Hotel in Florida. Sofia Vergara’s custom-made Zuhair Murad wedding gown took over 1,600 hours to complete, Pop Sugar reported. You know, totally normal stuff.

Prince Charles and Princess Diana

Think back to 1981 when Prince Charles and Lady Diana got hitched and one aspect of the festivities should stand out to you. Diana made history by wearing the longest train in royal history. The 25-foot train was made by David and Elizabeth Emanuel for Alexander McQueen. While we may never know the cost of such an extravagant gown, the total cost of the wedding was estimated to be $48 million. The couple would go on to divorce in 1996.

George and Amal Clooney

‘George Clooney wed Amal in 2014 at the Aman Canal Grand hotel in Venice, Italy. At the time, it was the biggest celebrity wedding since Prince William and Kate Middleton (put a pin in that). The destination wedding cost the couple $3 million to house their guests alone. It was the biggest expense but not the total which amounted to $4.6 million.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel bucked tradition when it came to her wedding gown for her 2012 marriage to Justin Timberlake. Instead of going with a white gown, the actor chose to walk down the aisle in a pink custom Giambattista Valli Haute Couture dress. That decision alone cost the pair $100,000 and that’s just a small amount when compared to the wedding’s total cost of $6.5 million.

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto

Sports legend Michael Jordan married Yvette Prieto in a ceremony in Jupiter, Florida in 2013. Usher and Robin Thicke were just a couple of the A-list performers who provided entertainment for the event. With over 300 attendees, the wedding ended up costing a small fortune at $10 million.

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries

Following six months of dating, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries tied the knot in a $10 million ceremony that was recorded as a two-part special for the reality TV series Keeping Up with the Kardashians in 2011. We all know how this one ended. After just 72 days together, the pair parted ways. We hope that $10 million still feels like money well spent!

Prince William and Kate Middleton

When you are a royal, you have to go big or go home with your wedding. Prince William and Kate Middleton‘s 2011 wedding cost $34 million. Not all of that money was for festivities, in fact, the majority of the cost was for security. About $33 million was spent on security and if you think that can’t be beaten, discover how much it cost for Prince William’s little brother next.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Nobody drops cash on a wedding like the royals. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle spent $40 million on security alone for their big day. In total, the cost of this royal couple’s wedding was $42.8 million. You will recall that the wedding was a huge event with a televised ceremony that saw thousands of onlookers waiting to cheer on the couple following their nuptials.