Celebrity Splits of 2020: Stars Who Broke Up This Year (2024)

These celebrity couples didn’t get the happily ever after they were hoping for in 2020. Celebrities such as social media stars Tana Mongeau and Jake Paul and Arrow’s Katie Cassidy and her husband, Matthew Rodgers, have gone their separate ways.Scroll down to find out which stars are nursing broken hearts this year.Hear the Us Weekly editors break down the most surprising celebrity births during the pandemic in under 2 minutes!

Weber shared via Instagram that he and Flanagan had broken up. "Kelley is someone I will always have a special love for," he captioned a pic of the pair in his New Year's Eve announcement. "These moments in life always hurt, but in my opinion that shows you it was worth the time you spent together."

The Fast & Furious star announced his split from his wife on December 29. “Our intention is to remain the best of friends & strong coparents,” he wrote via Instagram. “We feel incredibly blessed to have found each other and deeply grateful for the 4 years we have been married to each other.”

The retired Olympic athlete announced via Instagram on December 29 that she and her fiancé had called it quits after previously postponing their wedding due to COVID-19. "Over the past 3 years PK and I have had some incredible times together," she wrote at the time. "He is a kind, good man, and someone I respect a great deal. However, after much consideration we have decided to move forward separately. We will always remain friends and love each other immensely. We ask that you please respect our privacy during this time."

The Punky Brewster alum split from the producer after 22 years of marriage. “Soleil Moon Frye and Jason Goldberg quietly separated this year,” her rep confirmed in a statement to Us Weekly on December 28. “Their priority will continue to be their four beautiful children as they move forward with love and compassion.”

The pair, who met on Bachelor in Paradise season 3, announced their split on December 23. The couple were married for three years and share two children.

The filmmaker confirmed his single status on December 16 via Instagram. "I’m 51, single and wondering what the next chapter in my life will look like,” Perry wrote, admitting he was going through a “midlife crisis.”

Perry, who has been linked to Bekele since 2007, continued, “Whatever it looks like I’m going to walk with God, be the best father and man I can be, hold my head up high, and try to look my best doing it!! In a world with so much sadness, please try and stay in the good! Merry Christmas and let’s look forward to 2021 bringing us peace!”

The former couple welcomed son Aman in December 2014.

The actress confirmed on December 11 that she and her Descendants 2 costar had split earlier in the year. “Hi all. In October, @thomasadoherty and I decided to part ways,” she tweeted. “The decision was incredibly difficult, but we still have love for each other, and will remain friends. Thank you for allowing us our privacy in this time.”

On December 7, LeCroy told Us exclusively that the Southern Charm pair split. “We are not together right now. I am 1000 percent single, and so is he,” she said. “So, ladies, if you want him, you can have him.”

News broke on December 3 that the NBA player’s wife filed for divorce after he was spotted holding hands with Larsa Pippen. The estranged couple share son Makai.

In November 2020, it was revealed that the Big Band Theory alum and the welder, who began dating in 2018, had called it quits after two years together.

The former Real Housewives of Orange County star and the businessman called it quits in November after nearly six months together. Us confirmed in May that King and Schauf were an item, two months after they were introduced through a dating app.

The Challenge stars announced on November 27 that they split more than one year after getting engaged on The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2. "I thought I knew love when Jordan and I were together, but there is a different kind of love that two people feel when they decide it’s time to experience life apart," Deal wrote via Instagram.

The Brazilian reality TV star confirmed via Instagram on November 19 that she and Nichols had called it quits shortly after rekindling their romance. "I'm no longer in a relationship. We decided to follow separate paths for now. We are different people who have grown apart seeking development and happiness," Dos Santos Lima wrote at the time, adding that she was "excited" to start a "new chapter." The pair previously split in September 2019.

News broke on November 13 that the actress-director and the Horrible Bosses star, who share son Otis and daughter Daisy, had called off their seven-year engagement.

The This Is Us star revealed on November 7 that she was "single" a year after getting engaged to the actor. Kelechi Watson and the Blue Bloods actor announced their engagement in September 2019, with the actress sharing a photo of herself wearing an oval sapphire and diamond ring on Instagram. "Forever Ever," she wrote. "They'll say its love And they'll know its love For when they call its name it will answer to love Without hesitation."

The Dancing With the Stars pro confirmed his split from the fellow professional dancer on November 6. “It is with a heavy heart that I tell you my wife and I are parting ways after 14 years of marriage,” he told Us in a statement. “We still intend to coparent our wonderful children together who we love so dearly, and we will strive to continue to be the best parents that we can to them. We ask that you respect our family’s need for privacy and healing during this time.”

The personal trainer announced their engagement was off in November 2020.

“This has been a difficult decision for me to make but it is the best for myself and my children,” she wrote via Instagram. “I love him dearly, but I am no longer able to be by his side while [he] seeks the help he so desperately needs. I wish him all the best and I am asking that [you] pray for everyone involved …”

The twosome were set to wed in November 2021.

Jayne filed for divorce from Girardi on November 2, Us confirmed. "After much consideration, I have decided to end my marriage to Tom Girardi," the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star said in a statement at the time. "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. I request others give us that privacy as well."

Us confirmed on October 28 that the actor and the model had called it quits. “Brad and Nicole have been over for a while now,” a source revealed. “They had a short-lived relationship that was never too serious.” News of their romance broke in August 2020.

On October 26, a source confirmed to Us that the Underworld actress and the Canadian singer had split up some time earlier after less than one year of dating.

The "Fancy" rapper confirmed on October 24 that she and her boyfriend had called it quits, six months after welcoming son Onyx. Azalea sparked speculation that the pair had split after she posted cryptic messages on her Instagram Story on October 23. "You lost a real 1," she wrote. "People take loyalty for granted & that's why I'd rather be alone. One thing I'll never understand is how liars live with themselves. That s–t don't eat y'all up inside?" She later clarified her post, writing, "What I meant last night was that I'm raising my son alone & I'm not in a relationship." The pair were reportedly engaged last year after they began dating in 2018.

The couple, who tied the knot in June 2013 and are parents of daughter Nova and son Ozgood, announced their split on October 22. “After 9 years together, 7 years married, 2 sparkling children… Scott and I are ending our marriage but continuing our loving family,” the actress wrote on Instagram. “With respect and thoughtful guidance, we will continue to be parental comrades in arms and best friends for all of our days.”

The Empire star confirmed on October 19 that she and the former NFL star had called it quits after getting engaged in May 2018. The duo, who were set to tie the knot in June, postponed their wedding day amid the coronavirus pandemic.

News broke on October 18 that the Hangover star’s wife filed for divorce. The estranged couple married in April 1999 and separated in May 2020, according to her court documents, which cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split. The Riggles share daughter Abigail and son George.

The Bachelorette couple announced their split on October 14 after nearly eight years of marriage. "Our differences have taken a toll on our relationship and after years of attempting to repair the damage, we’ve decided that it is in our family’s best interest to create new and separate lives for our children," the season 7 Bachelorette wrote in an Instagram post. The pair share two children, Fordham and Essex.

Us exclusively confirmed on October 12 that the Moneyball actor and his fiancée had called it quits about six weeks earlier, ending their one-year engagement. The duo was first linked in August 2018 and got engaged in September 2019.

Frend, who met Koshimbetova during season 6 of 90 Day Fiancé, announced he had split from his wife via social media on October 10. The duo welcomed a son in April 2018 and married in August 2019.

On October 12, a source confirmed to Us Weekly exclusively that the former Real Housewives of New York City star and her boyfriend of two years had split "a couple of weeks ago."

The Flipping Out star revealed on September 28 that he split from his on-again, off-again boyfriend of one year, four months after the two briefly broke up in May. “I was devastated, I was so upset,” Lewis said on the Jeff Lewis Live radio show, noting the pair didn’t speak for two weeks, before seeing each other quickly last week. “He was very distant, kind of emotionally removed.”

The Queer Eye star revealed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on September 25 that he and his fiancé had secretly ended their 10-year relationship three months prior.

On September 24, a source confirmed to Us Weekly that the couple, who began dating in March and got engaged in July, had called it quits on their romance.

The Challenge star announced on September 20 that she ended her engagement to the barber seven months after welcoming their son, Avonni. Garcia accused Reinhardt of cheating and leading a “double life.” He did not publicly respond to her claims.

Martson announced her split from her husband on September 19 after almost three years of marriage. "Before the stories get all misconstrued I will just address it myself," the 90 Day Fiancé star wrote in a statement on Instagram. "Jay and I have made the decision to separate for good. I thought I was stronger and more forgiving but I'm not. Sometimes when trust is broken, it just cannot be repaired. I wish Jay the best and we are both on the same page with this." The TLC star added that "no one cheated," but she "couldn't get over the past."

“Ant and I have made the difficult decision to separate,” the Flip or Flop star wrote via Instagram on September 18, after less than two years of marriage. “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.”

“Nic and I have decided to call it quits,” the Chrisley Knows Best star wrote via Instagram on September 15, three months after the couple decided to postpone their wedding. “There’s no hatred between the two of us…and in all honesty…that makes saying goodbye even harder. We have nothing but love, respect, and admiration for one another but it’s time for us to move forward individually.”

Us confirmed on September 15 that the "Bodak Yellow" rapper and Migos member called it quits after nearly three years of marriage. According to court documents filed in Atlanta, Cardi is seeking primary legal and physical custody of daughter Kulture, who she welcomed with Offset in July 2018. "Offset and Cardi both continue to put Kulture first through this troubling time," a source told Us of the estranged couple.

After months of speculation, the former Bachelorette confirmed on September 1 that she and her fiancé had called it quits. “Just because we’ve arrived at this decision now doesn’t take away all of the years and the countless memories that we’ve made together,” she said on her “Bachelor Happy Hour” podcast. “I will always look back at this time in my life with so much gratitude and love.”

Us confirmed on August 19 that the P.S. I Love You star and his longtime girlfriend called it quits after dating on and off for nearly seven years. A source told Us that the two split because Butler “couldn’t fully settle down with Morgan and commit.”

Us exclusively revealed on August 19 that the Glee alum and the Mumford & Sons guitarist split after three years of marriage. “They have been living separately since last year,” a source told Us. “[Dianna] is dating.”

After 10 months of dating, Us confirmed on August 13 that the “Midnight Sky” singer and the poet called it quits. “They realized they’re better off as friends than dating each other,” a source explained.

The Shahs of Sunset star submitted paperwork for a divorce from Mir in August, one year after the duo's initial split. The pair briefly reconciled after they were seen kissing at their daughter's 1st birthday party in October 2019.

Us confirmed on August 8 that the pair split after dating more than a year. A source close to the former couple told Us that the Newsroom alum and the Philadelphia Fusion president called it quits at the end of 2019, shortly after Munn went Instagram official with their relationship.

Nava filed for divorce at an Arizona court on August 6, shortly after he and his estranged wife marked three years of marriage. The pair had been on the rocks since Nava began serving time in prison in September 2018 before his release earlier this year.

Us confirmed on August 6 that the Alias alum and the CaliGroup CEO split after two years of dating.

Us confirmed on August 5 that the Soundflowers bandmates called it quits after more than two years of dating.

On August 1, the former NFL pro and the businesswoman announced their split via Instagram after 20 years of marriage. They are the parents of five children, two of whom they each had from previous marriages.

“We are publicly sharing that after much contemplation and prayer, we have decided to separate,” the estranged duo said in a joint statement on their respective Instagram pages. “We will continue to move forward with love and compassion for one another, as co-parents and friends. We will work together in the best interests of our children, our family, community and businesses.”

The 30 Rock alum announced on July 29 that he and the former model “are filing for divorce” after nearly five years of marriage. “This is a challenging time for all involved, so I ask that you please respect our privacy,” he said in a statement to Us.

The "Going bad" rapper announced on Twitter on July 26 that the couple had called it quits. "We me and Milano decided to remain friends and build our child as separate parents … we still have mad love for eachother [sic] but we both came to an understanding!" he tweeted while referencing the pair's son, who was born in May 2020. Their split came days after Kanye West alleged in a since-deleted tweet that his wife, Kim Kardashian, cheated with Mill after they met up at an L.A. hotel in 2018. Mill appeared to deny the claim on Twitter on July 22.

TMZ reported on July 22 that Palicki filed for divorce from Grimes one year after the Friday Night Lights alum first submitted paperwork to end their marriage. The actress reportedly requested to dismiss the initial divorce petition in November 2019. The pair, who tied the knot in May 2019 after getting engaged four months prior, met while filming The Orville.

Us confirmed on July 17 that the Celebrity Big Brother alum filed for divorce at a Los Angeles court three days prior. The pair would have celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary the same month.

The NFL quarterback and retired NASCAR driver called it quits in July 2020 after more than two years together. A rep for Danica confirmed to Us that they are “no longer together.”

Broucher announced her split from her Big Brother season 20 costar on July 14 after two years together. “This was not an easy decision, and we have truly tried every possible thing we could to continue in this relationship,” she tweeted.

The To Do List costars reportedly split in mid-July, six months after they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2020 Golden Globe Awards.

The Hootie & the Blowfish singer announced the couple's split on July 11, writing that they had "made the decision to consciously uncouple" after 20 years of marriage. "We remain close friends and parenting partners and continue to be each other’s biggest cheerleaders," the country crooner continued. "Our priority will always be our beautiful family. We have so much love in our hearts for each other and will continue to encourage growth and expansion in one other. Please be kind as we take on this journey, and we thank you for your love and support always." The couple, who wed in 2000, share two teenage children, daughter Daniella and son Jack.

Us confirmed on July 10 that the Call Me By Your Name star and the BIRD Bakery owner had called it quits on their 10-year marriage. "It has been an incredible journey, but together, we’ve decided to turn the page and move on from our marriage," the pair wrote in a joint statement via Instagram. "As we enter into this next chapter, our children and relationship as coparents and dear friends will remain our priority. We understand this news lends itself to public dialogue, but in the interest of our children and our family, we’re asking for privacy, compassion and love during this time.”

In Vogue’s August 2020 cover story, the Olympian confirmed her split from the retired athlete after three years. The magazine reported that the split occurred in March. “It’s hard being young and having that long of a relationship and then ending it,” she said. “But it was for the best.”

The country singer and her husband announced they were divorcing on July 3. “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," they said in a statement at the time. "Though we are parting ways in marriage, we will remain true friends for the rest of our lives. We hold no blame, anger, or contempt for each other and we ask for privacy and positive wishes for us both as we learn how to navigate through this,” the statement continued."

Clark Gregg and Jennifer Grey announced they had called it quits via Instagram on July 3. "After 19 years together, we separated in January, knowing we’d always be a family who loves, values and cares for each other. We recently made the difficult decision to divorce, but we remain close and are deeply grateful for the life we’ve shared and the wonderful daughter we’ve raised," they both posted on their respective accounts. "Jennifer and Clark P.S. Totally crying as we post this."

The actress filed for divorce in Los Angeles on July 2, one day after Us exclusively revealed that she was granted an emergency protective order against Heerdegen. The twosome, who wed in October 2013, share son Freddie. Ricci cited irreconcilable differences and is seeking sole legal and physical custody of their son.

Us confirmed on June 29 that the Live With Kelly and Ryan cohost and model split after dating on and off for eight years. “Ryan and Shayna decided to end their romantic relationship amicably some time ago," a representative for Seacrest told Us. "They remain good friends, each other’s biggest supporters and will always cherish their time together as a couple."

Us exclusively revealed on June 29 that the L Word alum filed for divorce from the Shameless star on May 4. She listed their separation date as April 14. The estranged pair were married for 11 years and share three children: William, 10, and 5-year-old twins Violet and Knox.

A source confirmed to Us that the attorney filed for divorce from the rapper on June 29 after more than two decades of marriage. The former couple share two children: son Truice and daughter Truly.

The Love Is Blind costars went their separate ways in June after Chamblin discovered via social media that Cuevas had been dating other people while they were together. Cuevas, who was previously engaged to Jessica Batten, later addressed the breakup in a statement to Us. "I enjoyed spending time with LC for a few weeks, but at no point were we in an exclusive relationship, as LC confirmed herself," the reality star explained. "I wish her the absolute best."

Us confirmed on June 22 that the “Hide the Wine” singer filed for divorce from Ray on June 19 after eight months of marriage.

Us broke the news on June 20 that the Bachelor in Paradise alum and the musician had ended their relationship just four months after going Instagram official.

Michie announced on June 18 that he and his Big Brother housemate had split after one year together. “I said it on the show and I will say it always, I love her and she will forever hold a special place in my heart,” he wrote via Instagram, days after sparking breakup rumors when he celebrated his birthday on June 13 without Allen. “Please respect our wishes for privacy on the matter and understand that we are both going through significant life changes and monumental events in our individual lives separate from this. We love our supporters, we love big brother, and we couldn’t be more thankful for everyone along the way who has stood behind us and helped us forward.”

The songstress revealed via Instagram on June 13 that the Bachelor Presents: Listen to Your Heart costars split after filming. “I believe I don’t ‘owe’ anyone anything and this is my life, but yes I am not in a relationship,” she confirmed nearly one month after the season 1 finale aired.

News broke on June 17 that the makeup artist filed for divorce from the Wire actor after 22 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. They share daughter Stella.

After hitting it off at the beginning of Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle in March 2019, the couple took an eight-month break after filming and later reconnected. On June 16, Farago announced that the two had parted ways after a struggle to make their long-distance romance work. “We just had different mindsets to this situation,” she explained in a YouTube video. “We would argue every now and then but it was never, for me, a relationship ending and I think for him, small little things ended up turning into relationship-ending arguments."

The Teen Mom alum announced on June 13 that she and her husband, David Eason, had separated following his arrest for an alleged assault with a deadly weapon and communicative threats.

"I'm shaking and saddened by this, it's time for me to move on from this relationship and find happiness for my kids and myself elsewhere," she told Celebernation.

The singer reportedly filed for divorce from her husband of nearly seven years on June 4. They share daughter River and son Remington. Blackstock is also the father of Savannah and Seth from his previous marriage to Melissa Ashworth.

“Dave and I have made the incredibly difficult decision to end our marriage,” the Girl, Wash Your Face author wrote via Instagram on June 8. “We started out as best friends 18 years ago and the truth is, that core friendship and the parts of us that work so well, have become a band-aid for the parts of us that don’t. We have worked endlessly over the last three years to make this work and have come to the conclusion that it is healthier and more respectful for us to choose this as the end of our journey as a married couple.”

The Fast and the Furious star and the Purge producer separated in 2020 after 13 years of marriage. The pair are the parents of sons Julian and Rowan.

The Fox News host and the former journalist announced their split on June 3, more than a year after they quietly divorced. “They maintain a close relationship as parents to their children,” their rep said in a statement to Us, referencing Patrick and Merri.

The Silicon Valley star and costume designer separated on May 22 after four years of marriage. Gates filed for divorce from the actor on May 28 citing irreconcilable differences months after Middleditch revealed that the pair were active swingers.

Us confirmed on May 31 that the couple, who met on the Netflix dating series Too Hot to Handle, had split after more than a year of dating. The costars did not date on the show but developed a romantic connection after filming wrapped in April 2019. Hirschberg and O'Brien went public with their relationship one year later.

The couple, who met and fell in love during season 23 of The Bachelor, announced their split via Instagram posts on May 29. "It's been a crazy few months to say the least, Cass and I have been doing a lot of self-reflecting,” the former Bachelor wrote alongside a photo of the former pair. “Sometimes people are just meant to be friends - and that's okay. We both have grown immensely and been through so much together - so this isn't the end of our story, it's the start of a whole new chapter for us."

She also shared multiple pics of the duo. "Colton and I have broken up, but have decided to remain a part of each others lives," the Orange County native wrote. "With all that we have gone through, we have a special bond that will always be there. I love Colton very much and have an enormous amount of respect for him. We have both learned and grown so much these past couple years, and will always have each other's back. Always.”

On May 29, Hough and Laich announced their split after nearly three years of marriage. “We have lovingly and carefully taken the time we have needed to arrive at our decision to separate,” the estranged pair said in a joint statement. “We share an abundance of love and respect for one another and will continue to lead with our hearts from that place. We kindly request your compassion and respect for our privacy moving forward.”

Us confirmed on May 27 that the pair had called it quits after nearly three years together, shortly after going "on a break" in the wake of the reality star's brief rehab stint. Disick had been seeking treatment for a handful of "past traumas" after Richie "noticed a change" in him and encouraged him to get help. A source later told Us that the couple's split "was only a matter of time."