The Christmas season is a time of generosity, happiness and family; a time where we get together with our loved ones and give thanks for all their support. Unfortunately, December also the time of year when an inordinate amount of people will go through a breakup. The 'Two weeks before Christmas' phenomenon is well documented, and usually occurs for a number of reasons. Often, it's because we reflect on our life at the end of the year, and inevitably some people realize that their partner isn't the one for them. It's always sad when it happens, but it does.
Even celebrities aren't immune to a breakup from time to time, and even though they might be smashing it in all other areas their lives, they might still not be doing quite so well in their love lives. Over the course of the last year, we've seen plenty of rich and famous couples split from each other - some of which you might well have forgotten about. Scroll down to check out the most heartbreaking celebrity breakups of 2018.
However, we can now reveal that one of these couples has actually managed to get back together. Cardi B and Offset have managed to rekindle their romance, according to this steamy Instagram pic.
The Christmas season is a time of generosity, happiness and family; a time where we get together with our loved ones and give thanks for all their support. Unfortunately, December also the time of year when an inordinate amount of people will go through a breakup. The 'Two weeks before Christmas' phenomenon is well documented, and usually occurs for a number of reasons. Often, it's because we reflect on our life at the end of the year, and inevitably some people realize that their partner isn't the one for them. It's always sad when it happens, but it does.
Even celebrities aren't immune to a breakup from time to time, and even though they might be smashing it in all other areas their lives, they might still not be doing quite so well in their love lives. Over the course of the last year, we've seen plenty of rich and famous couples split from each other - some of which you might well have forgotten about. Scroll down to check out the most heartbreaking celebrity breakups of 2018.
However, we can now reveal that one of these couples has actually managed to get back together. Cardi B and Offset have managed to rekindle their romance, according to this steamy Instagram pic.
We can deny our voyeuristic tendencies all we like, but at the the end of the day, we're always somewhat intrigued to see whether our favourite on-screen coupling has translated into a romantic liaison off-screen. And I mean, it's hard not to care - we see the same faces, day in and day out, on television shows, in of our favourite movies, on tabloids and just about everywhere on our social media feeds.
Now, while many of these affairs are clearly heading towards disaster, there are a still a few that are so perfect (at least superficially) that vast swathes of the internet, chiefly Instagram, choose to brand them as "couple goals". First there was Brangelina, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, and of course, Chrissy Teigan and John Legend.
But occasionally, as we learnt in the case of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, things don't always work out. And 2017 was another such year for celebrity heartbreak. Take a gander below.
After being involved for 10 years, the pair announced their separation in September via a joint statement which read, "With absolute love and respect we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year."
Kylie confirmed her separation from Tyga in an episode of The Life of Kylie in August. She said, "There was no crazy fight. We decided, well, I decided, that I’m really young. I don’t want to look back in five years from now and feel like he took something from me, when he’s really not that type of person."
Celebrity couples are often a bit of a mixed bag, right? It's always cool to see two famous people hook up and get cosy with one another, and when they're a good match then the pairing can often be better than the sum of its parts. However, in the vast majority of cases, they don't seem to last very long. Maybe it's because the media can't give them any privacy, or because their personalities clash, but often they only seem to go out for a week or so before breaking up with other.
As a result of this, there are plenty of celebrities who have dated each other in the past, whom we've forgotten were ever an item. In fact, it can actually be quite jarring to see pictures of them with their former flame, if you're already used to their current partner. For example, did you know that Ryan Gosling and Sandra Bullock used to be an item? It's true! So for a blast from the past, scroll down to check out our list of the top 10 celebrities you've forgotten ever dated each other.
From Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, there have been a number of surprising — and not so surprising — celebrity breakups.
Here's our breakdown of the biggest splits in Tinseltown this past year...
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Kim Kardashian filed for divorce in February of 2021, per TMZ. Her lawyer, Laura Wasser, filed the documents.
The pair reportedly requested joint legal and physical custody of their four children, and said they are "committed to co-parenting together."
TMZ's source added that the couple signed a prenuptial agreement, and remain on amicable terms.
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Scooter Braun and Yael Cohen Braun
Record executive, Scooter Braun, separated from his wife after seven years of marriage, according to Page Six sources in July.
However, the pair, who share three children, reportedly have no plans to divorce at this time.
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Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly
A source told People that The Daily Show host and the actress split after being together for less than a year.
The publication reported that the pair were dating back in August of 2020, although neither Trevor Noah nor Minka Kelly ever confirmed that they were officially together.
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Wendy Williams and Mike Esterman
Wendy Williams and Mike Esterman met when he appeared on a "Date Wendy" segment of her eponymous show. However, they quickly called off their romance.
"She deserves to be with someone who may have more time," the Maryland-based contractor told Page Six, of their busy schedules. "I can only wish her the best as we both continue the search at our own paces and remain friends in the process.”
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John Mulaney and Anna Marie Tendler
Comedian John Mulaney and his wife of six years, Anna Marie Tendler, broke up following his stint in rehab last year.
A spokesperson for Mulaney confirmed the divorce to Page Six, stating: "John will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work."
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Bill and Melinda Gates
After 27 years of marriage, Bill and Melinda Gates announced that they were divorcing in May of 2021.
"After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage," the Microsoft co-founder wrote on Twitter. "We no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in this next phase of our lives."
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Jason Segel and Alexis Mixter
The Forgetting Sarah Marshall actor and his artist girlfriend split in April after eight years of dating.
Mixter announced their split in a lengthy Instagram post, writing: "The depth of our bond was something I could never have anticipated. I’ve never spent so much time with another person, grown so much alongside someone else, laughed so much, cried so much, shared so much.
"It is odd to write about the end of a relationship, especially when the friendship that still exists is so full of life…. Announcing a breakup on social media is a strange feeling. Some won’t understand why it is necessary and that’s okay. Having a public romantic relationship is not easy.
"Ending one feels like navigating a road that doesn’t even exist. We are private people when it comes to our personal lives and I intend to keep it that way…. Thank you, J for being my best friend…. I will never stop cheering you on with every cell of my body. I will never stop loving you unconditionally.''
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Zoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman
The pair were together for four years, and were married for 18 months before the Big Little Lies actress filed for divorce on December 23rd, 2020.
The news didn't actually reach the public's ears till January 2nd, 2021, however, when a representative confirmed the split to People.
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High School Musical star, Zac Efron, split from his girlfriend, Vanessa Valladares early in 2021.
Page Six reported on April 20th, that the actor had broken up from Valladares — who he had been dating for just over 10 months.
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
In April, Jennifer Lopez and A-Rod formally announced their split via a joint statement to The Today Show.
It read: "We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects.
"We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support."
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Ashley Benson and G-Eazy
Ashley Benson and rapper G-Eazy (born, Gerald Earl Gillum) were dating for around a year before they split in February, according to an E! Entertainment source.
Fans first began speculating that they had called it quits when the Pretty Little Liars actress unfollowed G-Eazy on Instagram.
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Rebel Wilson and Jacob Busch
Pitch Perfect actress, Rebel Wilson, started dating businessman Jacob Busch just before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. They made their first public debut (pictured below) at Albert's Planetary Health Gala in Monaco, and posed with Kate Beckinsale and Helen Mirren.
Page Six learned from a source that the pair split in February.
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Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas
After nearly a year together, Ben Affleck ann Ana de Armas broke things off around mid-January.
The pair, who had a sizeable age difference, were reportedly in "different places", per Page Six, with Affleck being non-committal when it came to having more children. The 48-year-old shares three kids with his ex-wife, Jennifer Garner.
A source added to Page Six: "[De Armas] is in her 30s. It was a deal-breaker."
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Lindsey Buckingham and Kristen Messner
Fleetwood Mac singer and the guitarist Lindsay Buckingham separated from his wife of over 20 years, Kristen Messner, who filed for divorce in June of 2021.
The pair married in 2000, and have three children.
While we can't exactly call Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson star crossed lovers, it's evident that the young couple faced their fair share of adversity during their five months together.
Back in October, TMZ reported that Grande and Davidson had called off their engagement, with sources saying that the couple believed that it "simply was not the right time for their relationship to take off". While the pair is no longer romantically involved, they allegedly "still have love for each other."
Yesterday, Grande was honoured with the Woman of the Year award at a Billboard Women In Music 2018 event last night, and she gave a super emotional speech. The 25-year-old held back tears as she spoke candidly about what a challenging year this has been for her.
"This is really special. I want to say that I find it interesting that this has been one of the best years in my career and, like, the worst of my life," Grande asserted after accepting the award.
"I'm not saying that for sympathy, I'm just saying that because I feel like a lot of people would look at someone in my position right now, I guess, like Woman of the Year, an artist that could be at her peak, like reaching her, you know, whatever, and think, 'She's really got her sh*t together, you know, like, she's really on it, she's got it all.' I do, but as far as my personal life goes, I really have no idea what the f*ck I am doing. So yeah, it's been a very conflicting one. And I just want to say that if you're someone out there who has no idea what this next chapter is going to bring, you're not alone in that."
This has been a pretty intense year for the pop-star - what with the untimely passing of her ex-boyfriend, rapper Mac Miller, and the end of her relationship with Pete Davidson.
In regards to the singer's purported split from the Saturday Night Live cast member, TMZ have since claimed that Grande has already given her $100,000 engagement ring back to Davidson. There was allegedly never any discussion of her keeping the 3.03 carat diamond, with a source saying "He bought it in contemplation of marriage, and she was quick to fork it over."
Grande and Davidson have been one of the most talked about couples of 2018, what with their whirlwind romance coming soon after the Sweetener singer's split from the late Mac Miller.
The pair were first spotted together in May, and from there, their PDA only intensified; they got matching tattoos, Grande devoted a track to the comedian on her most recent album, and rumours of a possible engagement began to swirl mid-June - something that was confirmed by Davidson during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
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