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...
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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."
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."
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.''
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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.
