(L-R) Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez; Cardi B and Offset; Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum.Photo:Christopher Polk/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty; Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock; Chelsea Lauren/Shutterstock
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These celebrity breakups had everybody talking.2024 saw several A-list couples split, whether that was quietly, publicly or — sometimes — messily.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s second-chance romanceresulted in divorce after two years of marriage, while Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz ended their engagement afterthree years. On social media, Zach Bryan confirmed his split from girlfriend Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, and Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen announced the dissolution of their13-year marriage.From Ben and J.Lo to Channing and Zoë, see 20 of the most high-profile relationships that came to an end in 2024.
These celebrity breakups had everybody talking.
2024 saw several A-list couples split, whether that was quietly, publicly or — sometimes — messily.Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s second-chance romanceresulted in divorce after two years of marriage, while Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz ended their engagement afterthree years. On social media, Zach Bryan confirmed his split from girlfriend Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, and Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen announced the dissolution of their13-year marriage.
From Ben and J.Lo to Channing and Zoë, see 20 of the most high-profile relationships that came to an end in 2024.
01of 20Ben Affleck and Jennifer LopezBen Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Pascal Le Segretain/GettyJennifer Lopezfiled for divorcefromBen Affleckafter two years of marriage on Aug. 20, 2024. She listed April 26, 2024, as the date of separation.“She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken,” a source told PEOPLE of Lopez following the filing.
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
Pascal Le Segretain/Getty
Jennifer Lopezfiled for divorcefromBen Affleckafter two years of marriage on Aug. 20, 2024. She listed April 26, 2024, as the date of separation.
“She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken,” a source told PEOPLE of Lopez following the filing.
02of 20Channing Tatum and Zoë KravitzDave Benett/WireImageMultiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE on Oct. 29 thatChanning TatumandZoë Kravitzhadcalled off their engagement, splitting after three years together.“They haven’t been on the same page and grew apart,“a source told PEOPLEof the reason for the breakup.
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Multiple sources confirmed to PEOPLE on Oct. 29 thatChanning TatumandZoë Kravitzhadcalled off their engagement, splitting after three years together.
“They haven’t been on the same page and grew apart,“a source told PEOPLEof the reason for the breakup.
03of 20Cardi B and OffsetFrancis Specker/CBS via GettyOn July 31,Cardi Bfiled for divorce from her husband of six years,Offset. A representative for Cardiconfirmed to PEOPLEat the time of the filing that the decision was “not based on cheating rumors, but rather has been a long time coming.”
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On July 31,Cardi Bfiled for divorce from her husband of six years,Offset. A representative for Cardiconfirmed to PEOPLEat the time of the filing that the decision was “not based on cheating rumors, but rather has been a long time coming.”
04of 20Christina Haack and Josh HallAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicJosh Hallfiled for divorce from his wife of two years,Christina Hall (née Haack)on July 15, citing"irreconcilable differences.“Ten days later, Christina filed an ex parte alleging Josh had madequestionable financial movesduring the days around their split.
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Josh Hallfiled for divorce from his wife of two years,Christina Hall (née Haack)on July 15, citing"irreconcilable differences.“Ten days later, Christina filed an ex parte alleging Josh had madequestionable financial movesduring the days around their split.
05of 20Zach Bryan and Brianna ChickenfryZach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia.Neilson Barnard/GettyZach Bryanconfirmed his breakupfrom influencerBrianna “Chickenfry” LaPagliaon Oct. 22 via Instagram Stories.“I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I’ll always thank her,” the country singer wrote. “I have had an incredibly hard year personally and struggled through some pretty severe things. I thought it would be beneficial for both of us to go our different ways.“In the weeks following, LaPaglia shared further details about their breakup, saying she had been “blindsided” andaccusing Bryan of emotional abuse, among other things. (Reps did not respond to requests for comment.)
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Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia.Neilson Barnard/Getty
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Zach Bryanconfirmed his breakupfrom influencerBrianna “Chickenfry” LaPagliaon Oct. 22 via Instagram Stories.
“I respect and love her with every ounce of my heart. She has loved me unconditionally for a very long time and for that I’ll always thank her,” the country singer wrote. “I have had an incredibly hard year personally and struggled through some pretty severe things. I thought it would be beneficial for both of us to go our different ways.”
In the weeks following, LaPaglia shared further details about their breakup, saying she had been “blindsided” andaccusing Bryan of emotional abuse, among other things. (Reps did not respond to requests for comment.)
06of 20Lupita Nyong’o and Joshua JacksonGilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicLupita Nyong’oseemingly confirmedher split fromJoshua Jacksonduring aHarper’s Bazaar UKinterview in October.“My love for my cat is singular. If I’m ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again, it’ll be because of him,” she told the publication.Jackson had beenspotted with model Nastassja Robertson Sept. 23.
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Lupita Nyong’oseemingly confirmedher split fromJoshua Jacksonduring aHarper’s Bazaar UKinterview in October.
“My love for my cat is singular. If I’m ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again, it’ll be because of him,” she told the publication.
Jackson had beenspotted with model Nastassja Robertson Sept. 23.
07of 20Kristin Cavallari and Mark EstesMark Estes and Kristin Cavallari.kristin cavallari/instagramKristin CavallariandMark Estesended their relationshipafter seven months in September,The Hillsalumna confirmed toAlex Cooperduring the Unwell tour’s stop in Austin, Texas.“He’s been the best boyfriend I’ve ever had. I just know long-term he needs to experience life, he’s young… I started to feel the age a little bit with life experience,” Cavallarisharedon herLet’s Be Honestpodcast. “I look back when I was 24 and how much life has happened between then, those are crucial years, those are formative years, they’re when you find yourself and he needs to be able to do that.”
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Mark Estes and Kristin Cavallari.kristin cavallari/instagram
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Kristin CavallariandMark Estesended their relationshipafter seven months in September,The Hillsalumna confirmed toAlex Cooperduring the Unwell tour’s stop in Austin, Texas.
“He’s been the best boyfriend I’ve ever had. I just know long-term he needs to experience life, he’s young… I started to feel the age a little bit with life experience,” Cavallarisharedon herLet’s Be Honestpodcast. “I look back when I was 24 and how much life has happened between then, those are crucial years, those are formative years, they’re when you find yourself and he needs to be able to do that.”
08of 20Harry Styles and Taylor RussellHarry Styles and Taylor Russell.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis/Getty ; AUDE GUERRUCCI/AFP/GettyHarry Stylesand actressTaylor Russellbroke up after less than a yearof dating in May, despite a music sourcetelling PEOPLEearlier that month the pair were getting “fairly serious” after traveling and spending time together.
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Harry Styles and Taylor Russell.Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis/Getty ; AUDE GUERRUCCI/AFP/Getty
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Harry Stylesand actressTaylor Russellbroke up after less than a yearof dating in May, despite a music sourcetelling PEOPLEearlier that month the pair were getting “fairly serious” after traveling and spending time together.
09of 20Gerry Turner and Theresa NistJohn Fleenor/Disney via GettyAfter agrand televised weddingin January,The Golden Bachelor’sGerry TurnerandTheresa Nistshockinglysplit after three months of marriage. Theyannounced their breakupin an interview onGood Morning America, citing long distance as the main cause of their divorce. Turnerofficially filed for divorcehours after the interview aired.“Theresa and I have had a number of heart-to-heart conversations, and we’ve looked closely at our situation, our living situation and so forth, and we’ve kind of come to the conclusion mutually that it’s probably time for us to dissolve our marriage,” Turner explained.
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After agrand televised weddingin January,The Golden Bachelor’sGerry TurnerandTheresa Nistshockinglysplit after three months of marriage. Theyannounced their breakupin an interview onGood Morning America, citing long distance as the main cause of their divorce. Turnerofficially filed for divorcehours after the interview aired.
“Theresa and I have had a number of heart-to-heart conversations, and we’ve looked closely at our situation, our living situation and so forth, and we’ve kind of come to the conclusion mutually that it’s probably time for us to dissolve our marriage,” Turner explained.
10of 20Larsa Pippen and Marcus JordanMarcus Jordan InstagramRumors of a breakup began in February afterLarsa Pippendeleted all her photos with Marcus Jordan. A source laterconfirmed their split to PEOPLE, saying “they have decided to take some time apart to reevaluate their relationship.“Although the pair were spotted holding hands in April, theReal Housewives of Miamistarofficially revealedtoEntertainment Tonightin July that the relationship had run its course.“I think it’s off. I mean, it’s off. It is off,” said theReal Housewives of Miamistar. “I feel like I’m good. I’m good.”
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Rumors of a breakup began in February afterLarsa Pippendeleted all her photos with Marcus Jordan. A source laterconfirmed their split to PEOPLE, saying “they have decided to take some time apart to reevaluate their relationship.”
Although the pair were spotted holding hands in April, theReal Housewives of Miamistarofficially revealedtoEntertainment Tonightin July that the relationship had run its course.
“I think it’s off. I mean, it’s off. It is off,” said theReal Housewives of Miamistar. “I feel like I’m good. I’m good.”
11of 20Jax Taylor and Brittany CartwrightJax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright.Kevin Winter/GettySix months after announcing theirseparation,Brittany Cartwrightfiled fordivorcefrom herhusband of five years,Jax Taylor. TheVanderpump Rulesalumna listed Jan. 24 as the date of separation and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason.“I think it’s been very obvious much I loved him and how hard I tried to work on our relationship,” Cartwrighttold PEOPLEin September. “I wanted to make sure I did every single thing I could possibly do to give it a chance and to try for my family, for my son, for my future, but I couldn’t do it anymore. I had to put myself first.”
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Jax Taylor and Brittany Cartwright.Kevin Winter/Getty
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Six months after announcing theirseparation,Brittany Cartwrightfiled fordivorcefrom herhusband of five years,Jax Taylor. TheVanderpump Rulesalumna listed Jan. 24 as the date of separation and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason.
“I think it’s been very obvious much I loved him and how hard I tried to work on our relationship,” Cartwrighttold PEOPLEin September. “I wanted to make sure I did every single thing I could possibly do to give it a chance and to try for my family, for my son, for my future, but I couldn’t do it anymore. I had to put myself first.”
12of 20Charli D’Amelio and Landon BarkerCharli D’Amelio and Landon Barker at the 65th GRAMMY Awards.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicCharli D’AmelioandLandon Barkerbroke up in February aftermore than a year of dating, Barker revealed on Instagram Stories.“We broke up to focus on ourselves,” the son ofTravis Barkerexplained, adding that they are"still friends"and “have so much love for each other.“He concluded, “I am incredibly grateful for the time we shared and hope you can respect our decisions.”
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Charli D’Amelio and Landon Barker at the 65th GRAMMY Awards.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Charli D’AmelioandLandon Barkerbroke up in February aftermore than a year of dating, Barker revealed on Instagram Stories.
“We broke up to focus on ourselves,” the son ofTravis Barkerexplained, adding that they are"still friends"and “have so much love for each other.”
He concluded, “I am incredibly grateful for the time we shared and hope you can respect our decisions.”
13of 20Jason Tartick and Kat SticklerJason Tartick/InstagramThe BachelorettealumJason Tartickand TikTok creatorKat Sticklercalled it quits in October after around six months of dating. Heannounced on Instagram Storiesthat they had broken up “amicably,” sharing, “It’s fair to say that I love hard with all my heart and fall fast. Sometimes in life, that works out and other times it doesn’t. This time it didn’t.““Kat has brought me so much happiness and light, she brought out parts of me I never knew existed. I will forever be grateful for her and of course, sweet MK,” Tartick continued, referring to Stickler’s 5-year-old daughter.Stickler posted a video on Instagram Stories saying that she doesn’t want to discuss the details, but “it’s not love wasted.”
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The BachelorettealumJason Tartickand TikTok creatorKat Sticklercalled it quits in October after around six months of dating. Heannounced on Instagram Storiesthat they had broken up “amicably,” sharing, “It’s fair to say that I love hard with all my heart and fall fast. Sometimes in life, that works out and other times it doesn’t. This time it didn’t.”
“Kat has brought me so much happiness and light, she brought out parts of me I never knew existed. I will forever be grateful for her and of course, sweet MK,” Tartick continued, referring to Stickler’s 5-year-old daughter.
Stickler posted a video on Instagram Stories saying that she doesn’t want to discuss the details, but “it’s not love wasted.”
14of 20Halle Bailey and DDGKevin Mazur/VF23/WireImage for Vanity FairHalle BaileyandDDG— who share sonHalo— split this year, according to the social media star on his Instagram Stories.“Dear friends and supporters, After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways,“revealed DDG, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. “The decision was not easy, but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us. I cherish the time we’ve spent together and the love we shared.“He added that the exes will focus on themselves and co-parenting Halo as they “cherish the bond” and “beautiful moments” shared.
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Halle BaileyandDDG— who share sonHalo— split this year, according to the social media star on his Instagram Stories.
“Dear friends and supporters, After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, Halle and I have decided to go our separate ways,“revealed DDG, whose real name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr. “The decision was not easy, but we believe it’s the best path forward for both of us. I cherish the time we’ve spent together and the love we shared.”
He added that the exes will focus on themselves and co-parenting Halo as they “cherish the bond” and “beautiful moments” shared.
15of 20Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki GarciaArtem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagicArtem ChigvintsevandNikki Garcia’s marriage ended on Sept. 11, two weeks after theDancing with the Starspro wasarrestedon accusations of corporal injury to a spouse. A rep for Garcia confirmed the news that she hadfiled for divorceto PEOPLE and added, “She continues to ask for privacy for her and her family at this time.“Garcia isseeking legal and physical custodyof the pair’s 4-year-old sonMatteoin the divorce, while Chigvintsevrequested joint custody.
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Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
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Artem ChigvintsevandNikki Garcia’s marriage ended on Sept. 11, two weeks after theDancing with the Starspro wasarrestedon accusations of corporal injury to a spouse. A rep for Garcia confirmed the news that she hadfiled for divorceto PEOPLE and added, “She continues to ask for privacy for her and her family at this time.”
Garcia isseeking legal and physical custodyof the pair’s 4-year-old sonMatteoin the divorce, while Chigvintsevrequested joint custody.
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An insidertold PEOPLEthat “[Firerose] isn’t the person he thought he married.”
“He believes she married him so he [could] take care of her financially,” the insider added.
17of 20Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla FisherSacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher.Rick Rycroft-Pool/GettySacha Baron CohenandIsla Fisherannounced in April that they wouldgo their separate waysafter 13 years of marriage.In a joint statement shared to their Instagram Stories, the pair wrote, “After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage.““We have always prioritized our privacy, and have been quietly working through this change. We forever share in our devotion and love for our children,” continued the former couple, who sharethree kids.
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Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher.Rick Rycroft-Pool/Getty
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Sacha Baron CohenandIsla Fisherannounced in April that they wouldgo their separate waysafter 13 years of marriage.
In a joint statement shared to their Instagram Stories, the pair wrote, “After a long tennis match lasting over twenty years, we are finally putting our racquets down. In 2023 we jointly filed to end our marriage.”
“We have always prioritized our privacy, and have been quietly working through this change. We forever share in our devotion and love for our children,” continued the former couple, who sharethree kids.
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Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott.Andrew J Cunningham/Getty
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Tori Spellingfiled for divorce from herhusband of 18 years,Dean McDermott, in March and cited irreconcilable differences. On her podcastmisSPELLING, theBeverly Hills, 90210alumna revealed that she had wanted to divorce McDermott for"like… 15 years.”
“We always say, ‘Hey, it made it 18 years. It shouldn’t have made it 18 years,” said Spelling, who sharesfive childrenwith the actor. “And I think he would say the same thing if he and I had a real heart-to-heart. It would have been over a lot sooner.”
However, he added, “But T and I are good.”
19of 20Brooks Nader and Gleb SavchenkoJerod Harris/GettyBrooks NaderandGleb Savchenko’s whirlwindDancing with the Starsromance ended shortly after the pair wereeliminatedfrom the season in October. A sourceconfirmed the split to PEOPLEafter Nader shared aTikTokvideo with an audio ofMiles Teller’s viral breakup speech fromWhiplash.“When he’s breaking up with me, but I never knew we were dating,” the model wrote on the clip.Could they reconcile? After Savchenko said he missed her, thetwo were spotted on a dinner date in mid-November, but nothing was confirmed.
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Brooks NaderandGleb Savchenko’s whirlwindDancing with the Starsromance ended shortly after the pair wereeliminatedfrom the season in October. A sourceconfirmed the split to PEOPLEafter Nader shared aTikTokvideo with an audio ofMiles Teller’s viral breakup speech fromWhiplash.
“When he’s breaking up with me, but I never knew we were dating,” the model wrote on the clip.
Could they reconcile? After Savchenko said he missed her, thetwo were spotted on a dinner date in mid-November, but nothing was confirmed.
20of 20Memphis Garrett and Christmas AbbottChristmas Abbott and Memphis Garrett.Christmas Abbott/instagramMemphis Garrett and Christmas Abbott— who met on the 22nd season ofBig Brotherin 2020 and wed in May 2022 — ended their relationship when Abbottfiled for divorce on March 1, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The filing came over a week after a domestic violence case, but at the time, it was unclear who filed the case.Commenting on the split to TMZ, Abbott said, “It is unfortunate that the actions and intentions of individuals involved in this situation have led to the exposure of personal and sensitive information.“In a separate statement, Garrett told the outlet, “My heart hurts. I did not want to have to file for divorce. I was doing everything in my power to work on our marriage. I only wish the very best in life for her and [her son] Loyal.”
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Christmas Abbott and Memphis Garrett.Christmas Abbott/instagram
Memphis Garrett and Christmas Abbott— who met on the 22nd season ofBig Brotherin 2020 and wed in May 2022 — ended their relationship when Abbottfiled for divorce on March 1, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The filing came over a week after a domestic violence case, but at the time, it was unclear who filed the case.
Commenting on the split to TMZ, Abbott said, “It is unfortunate that the actions and intentions of individuals involved in this situation have led to the exposure of personal and sensitive information.”
In a separate statement, Garrett told the outlet, “My heart hurts. I did not want to have to file for divorce. I was doing everything in my power to work on our marriage. I only wish the very best in life for her and [her son] Loyal.”
source: people.com