The world saw some especially shocking celebrity breakups in 2022. From long-term couples to new pairs we were rooting for, the year brought some especially surprising relationship endings! Here are the biggest celeb breakups and splits of 2022.
Celebrity Breakups In 2022
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet
What a way to begin the year! When Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet announced their divorce in January of 2022, people were shook. The couple had been together almost 20 years and were married since 2017. The pair, who share two children, announced their separation in a joint statement that read in part: Mike Coppola/FilmMagic “And so We share our Family news that we are parting ways in marriage. 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.”
Pamela Anderson and Dan Hayhurst
Another casualty of January 2022, Pamela Anderson and bodyguard-turned-husband Dan Hayhurst announced they were divorcing after only a year of marriage. The couple, who married on Christmas Eve in 2020, was apparently one of the pandemic romances that just petered out. This is Anderson’s fifth divorce.
Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund
January saw a number of breakups, including the end of the almost three-year relationship between Emma Roberts and Garrett Hedlund. The couple, who welcomed their son Rhodes in December 2020, were first spotted together in March 2019. BG015/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian
Maurissa Gunn and Riley Christian, a pair who got immediately hot and heavy when they met on Bachelor in Paradise in 2021, made history as the first black couple to get engaged on BiP. Unfortunately, their love was not meant to last as the duo announced their breakup early on in 2022. Hatnim Lee/Getty Images
Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman
Hoda Kotb and Joel Schiffman called off their engagement after eight years together in late January of 2022. The TODAY co-host and her former fiance share two adopted children, Hayley Joy and Hope Catherine. Kotb discussed the breakup, saying, “We decided that we’re better as friends and parents than we are as an engaged couple. We decided that we are going to start this new year and begin it kind of on a new path as loving parents to our adorable, delightful children and friends.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Time
Cory Booker and Rosario Dawson
In February 2022, actress Rosario Dawson and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker broke up after over two years together. It has been reported that the pair remains friends. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Kanye West and Julia Fox
When your new boyfriend sends a truck full of roses to his ex on Valentine’s Day, it’s probably a bad sign for the relationship. In breakup news everyone saw coming, Julia Fox and Kanye West’s whirlwind relationship came to an end in February 2022. However, a rep announced in the statement that the two would remain “good friends and collaborators.” Victor Boyko/Getty Images For Kenzo
Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley
After confirming their relationship—and engagement—in February 2021, Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley ended their on-again-off-again relationship for good in April 2022, after briefly breaking up in February 2022. An insider said, “Shailene felt everything was on Aaron’s terms and it wasn’t making her happy.”
Olivia Rodrigo and Adam Faze
After first being spotted together in July 2021, Olivia Rodrigo and Adam Faze didn’t quite announce their breakup as much as they just stopped appearing in public together and let everyone figure it out. Their split was confirmed in February 2022. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
Chris Pine and Annabelle Wallis
The two actors had been together almost four years when their breakup was reported in March 2022. By that point, it appears that Chris Pine and Annabelle Wallis hadn’t been together for a few months. BG028/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images
Danica Patrick and Carter Comstock
After almost a year together, former racecar driver Danica Patrick and her boyfriend Carter Comstock announced their breakup in March. Patrick confirmed the split by saying, “We were together for a while, and unfortunately it didn’t work, but it doesn’t mean that it wasn’t a really fun time and we didn’t do a lot of really amazing things." Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Rosanna Arquette and Todd Morgan
After eight years of marriage, Rosanna Arquette and Todd Morgan announced their separation. A date of Jan. 1, 2022, was listed on the court documents as their separation date, with Morgan citing irreconcilable differences as the reason. The couple got engaged in 2011 and were married in August 2013. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability
Andrew Garfield and Alyssa Miller
In April of 2022, Oscar-nominated actor Andrew Garfield and model Alyssa Miller were confirmed to have broken up a few weeks earlier. The pair first sparked rumors of their romance back in November 2021.
Kenan Thompson and Christina Evangeline
After separating almost a year prior, Kenan Thompson and Christina Evangeline announced their divorce in April. Months later, the breakup would get even more scandalous when it was discovered that Evangeline was reportedly dating Thompson’s former SNL costar and Kenan costar Chris Redd. David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus
In April, after over 28 years of marriage, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus filed for divorce, with Tish citing irreconcilable differences on the court documents. This was the third breakup for the couple, who reportedly had not lived together for two years prior to the divorce filings. Getty Images
Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta
After eight years of marriage Ali Wong and husband Justin Hakuta announced they were divorcing in April. Wong had used her now-ex in some of her comedy bits, making the separation even more shocking. Hakuta in his own right is a graduate of Harvard Business School and a Fulbright scholar. Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images
Madonna and Ahlamalik Williams
Also ending things in April are Madonna and her boyfriend of three years, Ahlamalik Williams. A source noted that the pair remained on good terms and had no hard feelings. They had begun their relationship in 2019. Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Ketel One Vodka
Valerie Bertinelli and Tom Vitale
Valerie Bertinelli and Tom Vitale also ended their marriage in 2022 after 10 years. They couple had dated for six years prior to their 2010 engagement and were married on New Year’s Day in 2011. Taylor Hill/WireImage
Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly
After almost two years on-and-off together, Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly ended their relationship for a second time in May. The pair had broken up once more during their relationship that began in 2020, back in May 2021.
Candice Accola and Joe King
After seven years of marriage, Candice Accola and Joe King announced their divorce in May. Accola had filed for divorce a month prior and had left fans speculating for a few weeks as to the status of the relationship. The pair began dating back in 2012 and were engaged a year later. Denise Truscello/Getty Images for The Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio Las Vegas
Billie Eilish and Matthew Tyler Vorce
Amid rumors of Vorce’s cheating, Billie Eilish and Matthew Tyler Vorce announced in May that they had broken up after almost a year together. However, Vorce has been adamant there was no cheating involved in the decision. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo
After announcing their engagement in March 2021, Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo confirmed they had separated in June. The pair were first spotted together in April 2019 and have reportedly broken up amicably. Rocco Spaziani/Archivio Spaziani/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images
Shakira and Gerard Pique
Shakira and Gerard Pique announced their breakup in June after being together for 12 years. The pair reached a custody agreement over their two sons in November 2022. Bruce Glikas/Getty Images
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey
After dating for a year and a half, Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey broke off their relationship, confirming the split in June. A source reported, “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." John Shearer/Getty Images
Jason Momoa and Eiza Gonzalez
With his second breakup of 2022, Jason Momoa and rumored girlfriend Eiza Gonzalez broke up after four months together. The pair reportedly began dating in February 2022, just one month after Momoa’s divorce from Lisa Bonet was announced. A source told PEOPLE, “They’re just very different people.” Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson
After almost 12 years of marriage, Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson announced their divorce in June. Knoxville, for whom this was his second marriage, cited irreconcilable differences on court documents. The filing also stated the couple separated in September 2021. The pair have two kids, Rock and Arlo. Amanda Edwards/Getty Images
Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya
In June, Michelle Young and Nayte Olukoya announced they were ending their engagement. Young, who looked for love on Matt James’ season of the Bachelor before stepping into the spotlight for her own season of the Bachelorette, gave Olukoya her final rose and the two got engaged on the show. However, as Olukoya had failed to relocate to Young’s home state of Minnesota even months after the finale aired, there were rumors of strife in the relationship. David Livingston/FilmMagic
Katie Thurston and John Hersey
After breaking up with her Bachelorette season winner in October 2021, Katie Thurston and John Hersey seemed confirmed their romance a month later in November 2021. Hersey appeared on Thurston’s Bachelorette season, however, she sent him packing in the second week. The two confirmed their breakup in June, with Thurson later elaborating on the reasons. “I think it was just unavoidable. We just got on a conversation and at one point, I just said to him, ‘‘I know more reasons why you don’t like me than why you love me.’ And that’s a really s—ty feeling, you know?” Thurston cited Hersey’s need for a partner who is into extreme sports as a major factor in the breakup. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Sandals Resorts
Chelsea Handler and Jo Koy
Many comedy fans were rooting for Chelsea Handler and Joy Koy to go the distance. The longtime friends announced their breakup in July, right before their one-year anniversary. The pair even had a video to commemorate the occasion already made, which Handler shared anyway as a tribute to Koy and their relationship. Handler wrote on her Instagram, “This man blew my heart open with love and because of him, my life experience has changed forever. To be loved and adored by @jokoy has been one of the greatest gifts of my life.” Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images
Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard
Emily Ratajkowski and Sebastian Bear-McClard reportedly called it quits in July, with EmRata filing for divorce in September. Bear-McClard was rumored to be two-timing the model and podcaster, though he denied the allegations. Emma McIntyre /VF20/WireImage The couple were married for four years and share a son named Sylvester.
Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson
Ah Kete (or is it Pim?), we hardly knew ye! After nine months together, Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson confirmed their breakup in August 2022. The pair, who found their spark when Kardashian hosted SNL in October 2021, dealt with a lot of grief from Kardashian’s ex, Kanye West, throughout their relationship. A source told Page Six, “Kim and Pete have decided to just be friends. They have a lot of love and respect for each other, but found that the long distance and their demanding schedules made it really difficult to maintain a relationship.” Paul Morigi/Getty Images
Florence Pugh and Zach Braff
Confirming their breakup in September 2022, Florence Pugh and Zach Braff ended their relationship after almost three years together. The couple were first spotted together romantically in April 2019, after connecting on social media and working on a short film, In the Time It Takes to Get There, together. The couple dealt with a fair share of judgment from the public due to their 21 year age difference. Pugh had this to say about the breakup, “We’ve been trying to do this separation without the world knowing, because it’s been a relationship that everybody has an opinion on. 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. So we’ve done that."
Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser
Sorry to disappoint you Mad Men fans out there! Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiser announced their split after 10 years together and 8 years of marriage in August of 2022. It was reported that their growing distance “certainly played a part” in the breakup. The pair share one child together. Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images
Emma Slater and Sasha Farber
Dancing With the Stars pros Emma Slater and Sasha Farber announced their divorce in September of 2022, after four years of marriage. The couple began dating in 2011 before getting engaged live on the hit ABC competition show in October of 2016. They married in 2018. Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans first met when co-hosting Australia’s Country Music Channel Awards in 2016 before marrying only a year and a half later. Ballerini filed for divorce from Evans on August 29, 2022, after almost five years of marriage. She wrote on her Instagram, “This deeply difficult decision is the result of a journey of love, growth, and effort that ultimately has come to an end. It’s hard to find the words here…but I feel extremely grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and hopeful for the next seasons." Taylor Hill/Getty Images
Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone
A breakup that spawned a thousand memes, Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone’s breakup was reported at the end of August in 2022. As the timing fit a conspicuous pattern for DiCaprio, breaking up with a girlfriend after she turned 25, the media and the public both had a field day. The pair reportedly first met when Morrone was only 12 and DiCaprio was 35, but did not connect romantically until 2017. They broke up in 2022 after more than four years together. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images
Paul Wesley and Ines de Ramon
After three years of marriage, Paul Wesley and Ines de Ramon announced their decision to separate in September 2022. However, a rep told PEOPLE the couple had not been living together for a few months by that point. The rep elaborated, “The decision to separate is mutual and occurred five months ago. They request privacy at this time.” The pair were first spotted together in June 2018 before being spotted together wearing matching wedding bands in February 2019. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Robin Wright and Clément Giraudet
After tying the knot in August 2018, Robin Wright and Clément Giraudet announced the end of their marriage after four years in September 2022. Court documents filed by Wright listed July 31, 2022 as the date of separation and irreconcilable differences as the reason. The couple was first spotted together in September 2017. Wright has previously been married twice before, to Dane Witherspoon from 1986 to 1988 and to actor Sean Penn from 1996 to 2010. She was also engaged to actor Ben Foster, but they called off their engagement in August 2015. Jean Catuffe/Getty Images
Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict
In October 2022, Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict announced their divorce after 14 years of marriage. The couple shares a son, Cree, and a daughter, Cairo. While a date of separation was not specified, court documents filed by Mowry listed irreconcilable differences as the reason. Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady
Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady divorced on Oct. 28, 2022 after 13 years of marriage. The two first met through mutual friends years ago before marrying in 2009 and having two children together. The former supermodel had this to say of her quarterback husband in 2018, “You know, when I saw those kind eyes, I literally fell in love, like, right away. I was like, ‘What?’ He was just so — you know how sweet he is." It has been rumored that the breakup was caused by Brady’s decision to reverse his retirement from his football career. Matt Winkelmeyer/MG18/Getty Images
Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer
Gabby Windey and Erich Schwer may have ended their time on Windey’s season of the Bachelorette as an engaged couple, but the pair announced their breakup not long after in November. Windey spoke on Dancing With the Stars about the breakup, saying, “The end of our relationship happened because we weren’t completely in step and in sync with each other in our common goals or just the way we approach life." Craig Sjodin/ABC via Getty Images
Ansel Elgort and Violetta Komyshan
Ansel Elgort and his high school sweetheart Violetta Komyshan confirmed their breakup in November after almost 10 years together. The breakup comes amid Elgort still facing allegations that he sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl, which he has denied. While Elgort has yet to comment on the breakup publicly, Komyshan has said about the single life, “I think it’s fun. I’m 26, so right now is the age to push ahead and focus on that—on yourself.” Bruce Gilkas/WireImage
Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde
A romance that spawned more drama than the movie they made together, Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde announced their breakup in November 2022 after almost two years together. The pair reportedly separated due to conflicting schedules, with an insider saying, “This is the longest relationship Harry’s ever had, so clearly they have a special bond. Harry didn’t dump Olivia, or vice versa.” Neil Mockford/Getty Images
Toni Collette and Dave Galafassi
In December, Toni Collette and her husband of almost 20 years, Dave Galafassi, announced their divorce. The couple tied the knot in January 2003, but reportedly had a “substantial” separation prior to the December announcement. They share two children, daughter Sage Florence and son Arlo Robert. Regis Martin/Getty Images
Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski
Pete Davidson and Emily Ratajkowski didn’t last long enough to get a nickname. The pair were first linked in November and by December, sources said that they went from fling to friend zone. Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images
Katie Holmes and Bobby Wooten III
After eight months of dating, Katie Holmes and Bobby Wooten III reportedly broke up in December. The separation does not appear to be particularly dramatic, with a source saying that the two “didn’t work out together for the long run.” The pair were first linked romantically in April 2022. Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Next, It’s Not You, It’s Me: 101 of the Best Breakup Quotes and Messages
