Winter of Discontent
The stars whose relationships have gone cold this winter
Rex FeaturesHeidi Klum & Seal
January: Heidi Klum and Seal left us stunned after confirming that they were divorcing. The couple, who were together seven years and have four children, cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for the break-up, but sources say the the model just got fed up of Seal's partying.
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WENNCameron Diaz & A-Rod
September: The first split of the 2011 winter of discontent came from Cameron Diaz and A-Rod. The pair, who had been dating for a year and a half, blamed busy work schedules for their break-up – and it wouldn’t be the last time that career commitments came between a celebrity couple.
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WennSarah Harding & Tom Crane
September: Sarah Harding initially seemed to bounce back following her split from DJ Tom Crane in the autumn but the break-up took its toll a month later, when Sarah was admitted to rehab for depression and alcohol addiction.
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WennOllie Locke & Chloe Green
September: This Made In Chelsea couple were unfortunately not made for each other. Ollie Locke and Chloe Green called time on their reality romance as the cameras rolled in Chelsea. The Topshop heiress revealed: “We have split. It was nothing to do with Ollie being bisexual; I was fine with it and so was Dad. He met Ollie and thought he was a really nice guy.”
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PA PhotosJesse James & Kat Von D
September: Sandra Bullock’s ex-husband and his tattoo artist fiancée called off their engagement for the second time in September. The pair had reconciled after a brief split in July but Kat confirmed it was over for good in the autumn. “I apologize for all the "back and forth" if it’s caused any confusion," she wrote on Twitter.
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Bigpicturesphoto.comLea Michele & Theo Stockman
September: Her Glee alter-ego Rachel Berry might have a turbulent love life but Lea Michele’s rep was quick to deny that there were any theatrics when the actress split from boyfriend Theo Stockman. “This is not a dramatic breakup, the relationship just ran its course,” her rep said. “They are still friends and will always be friends.”
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PA PhotosTaylor Lautner & Lily Collins
September: Teenage girls around the world rejoiced as it was announced that Taylor Lautner had split from his Abduction co-star Lily Collins. The news was announced the day their film was released in US cinemas, prompting many to accuse the pair of staging their romance.
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PA PhotosKris Humphries & Kim Kardashian
October: Publicity stunt or bona fide romance? Whatever you thought Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian’s marriage was, it didn’t last the winter. Kim called time on her 72-day marriage, filing documents in LA which stated the marriage didn’t last due to “irreconcilable differences”.
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Rex FeaturesKatie Price & Leandro Penna
October: Katie Price and Leandro Penna’s relationship looked to be summer loving as in the autumn of 2011 the pair split because "the language barrier." How did they communicate for the eight months they were going out then, we wonder?
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WennBlake Lively & Leonardo DiCaprio
October: We so wanted gorgeous couple Blake Lively and Leonardo DiCaprio to work – but it wasn’t meant to be. The pair confirmed they’d “parted ways” in October; ironic considering they had never confirmed that they were together in the first place.
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Rex FeaturesZoe Saldana & Keith Britton
November: 11 years is a virtual lifetime in Hollywood relationships so everyone was surprised when Zoe Saldana and her long-term fiancé, entrepreneur Keith Britton, decided to call it a day on their relationship. The Avatar star’s rep added that the pair would “remain committed business partners as co-founders of fashion resource MyFDB.com.”
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PA PhotosAshton Kutcher & Demi Moore
November: After months of cheating rumours, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher’s six-year marriage didn’t last long once winter hit. As the King and Queen of Twitter, it seemed apt that Ashton responded to Demi’s divorce statement via the social media site. “I will forever cherish the time I spent with Demi. Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail. Love and Light, AK,” he said.
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Bigpicturesphotos.comPippa Middleton & Alex Loudon
November: 2011 was a big year for Pippa Middleton - and not just because her sister got married. As Her Royal Hotness adapted to life in the public eye, it was inevitable that things between her and Alex Loudon, her banker boyfriend, were going to change. The pair were rumoured to have split in November after “a string of rows”.
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WennKate Winslet & Louis Dowler
November: Kate Winslet’s split from Louis Dowler was not as amicable as it first seemed. Following the fire on Necker Island Kate hooked up with Richard Branson’s nephew Ned RockNroll – much to Louis’ surprise. "I don’t think Kate behaved well and it is still very raw for me,” he said. “I don’t want to go into details but it wasn’t a straightforward break-up.”
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PA PhotosNicole Scherzinger & Lewis Hamilton
November: Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton’s relationship couldn’t keep up the pace in 2011. The US X Factor judge and F1 supremo called time on their four-year romance because conflicting work schedules meant that they were seeing less of each other.
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WENNZooey Deschanel & Ben Gibbard
November: New Girl actress Zooey Deschanel announced that she was newly single following the break-up of her marriage with Death Cab For Cutie singer Ben Gibbard. The pair confirmed their divorce in January, citing “irreconcilable differences”.
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Splash NewsDianna Agron & Sebastian Stan
December: Our dreams of a Glee-Gossip Girl union were smashed after it emerged that Dianna Agron and Sebastian Stan had ended their relationship. Apparently the couple were finding it too difficult maintaining a long-distance love.
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PA PhotosHeidi Range & Dave Berry
December: Sugababes’ star Heidi Range and Dave Berry quietly split after eight years together in the spring of 2011 but waited till the end of the year to announce the news. "I wish him [Dave] nothing but the best in life x" said Heidi, while Dave Berry’s rep said: "The split is amicable and no third parties are involved and he will make no further statement on the issue."
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Rex FeaturesAshley Tisdale & Scott Speer
December: The winter of discontent even hit High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale, who ended her two-year romance with music video director Scott Speer. Scott had directed Ashley in her He Said She Said, Not Like That, Suddenly, It’s Alright, It’s OK, and Crank It Up videos but the romance had “ran its course” by the time Christmas 2011 came around.
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Rex FeaturesKaty Perry & Russell Brand
December: On the penultimate day of 2011, Katy Perry and Russell Brand announced that their split. It wasn’t wholly unexpected; the pair had spent Christmas on opposite sides of the world, but we were still sad this cool couple couldn’t go the distance.
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PA PhotosKatherine Jenkins & Gethin Jones
December: The 30th of December was a dark day when it came to relationships. Wales’ favourite couple Katherine Jenkins and Gethin Jones announced that they were “heartbroken” following their split. The pair had got engaged the previous February but the classical singer announced on Twitter: "Geth & I have decided to go our separate ways. We are both beyond broken hearted. All your hugs & support will be much appreciated xxx."
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WennEllie Goulding & Greg James
January: Ellie Goulding and her Radio 1 boyfriend Greg James split but kept things "amicable". They met at one of Ellie's early shows, before her meteoric rise to fame.
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