2014's Celebrity Splits
Which celebrity couples have become casualties this year?
PAHelena Bonham Carter & Tim Burton
December: Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton have announced they have split after 13 years together. The couple, who have two children, Billy, 11, and Nell, seven, told People they "separated amicably earlier this year".
PA PhotosFreida Pinto & Dev Patel
December: They were one of celebville's cutest couplings, but after six years, Slumdog Millionaire co-stars Freida and Dev have reportedly split. According to US Weekly, the pair have been broken up for a while, with a source saying: "Dev and Freida have broken up. They have been done for a while", while another said: "Freida is single and happy. Friends are setting her up."
Splash NewsLeonardo DiCaprio & Toni Garrn
December: Leonardo DiCaprio has reportedly called it quits with girlfriend of a year and a half, Toni Garrn. The 22-year-old model and 40-year-old Great Gatsby actor are said to have split after Daily News reported that Leo was seen leaving a club in Florida with 20 girls.
Rex FeaturesKate Hudson & Matt Bellamy
December: After Kate Hudson was seen minus her engagement ring for several months, split rumours were confirmed by her rep and Matt's Twitter account, as he posted: "Love all of you guys! We're both very happy, it's for the best. Thanks for your kind words. Now about that new album..."
The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days star and the Muse lead singer first started dating in 2010 and got engaged in April 2011. They are parents to son Bingham Hawn Bellamy, age three.
RexEmeli Sandé has confirmed that she has divorced her husband Adam Gouraguine after only a year of marriage. The singer told The Times: "Everyone thought I'd gone mad. 'What do you mean a divorce? We were all at your wedding a few months ago!' But there was just something inside me that said, 'This isn't the life. You're pretending to be someone else.'"
RexKara Tointon has revealed that she and Artem Chigvintsev, who partnered on the hit dancing show Strictly Come Dancing have now split. "We are not together," Kara revealed at the Macmillan De'Longhi Arts Programme silent auction at the Darren Baker gallery in Fitzrovia. "We're fine, but we aren't a couple any more. The reason I haven't spoken about it is because I hate reading about myself in that way."
Rex/PAJennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin have split, after four months of dating. The pair were linked in August, shortly after J-Law split from boyfriend Nicholas Hoult. But now the couple have called it quits, according to a source speaking to People magazine.
"Jen is the one who broke it off with Chris", the source said - although neither parties have commented on the rumours yet (they didn't talk about the dating, either, so it's unlikely they will).
Rex FeaturesRussell Brand and Jemima Khan have reportedly split - and it doesn't seem too amicable, as they have also unfollowed each other on Twitter. The surprising break up comes just days after rumours that Katy Perry was releasing a tell-all book about her divorce from Russell, which threatened to reveal to the public previously unknown deets of the couple's relationship.
According to sources, the reason for the split is that "the relationship's simply run its course." Erm, we want more details than that, please.
PA PhotosEight months after they started dating, Khloe Kardashian has reportedly gone on a break from her rapper love French Montana. The tabloids are reporting that the couple are "on a break" because "The relationship got too heavy and Khloe needed to take a step back". French was also apparently "too needy" for the reality star, who is famously the most outspoken of the Kardashian Klan.
Rex FeaturesAfter six months of dating, Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi and Richard Gere have split up. The pair were rumoured to be seeing each other following on from Gere's divorce to Carey Lowell - but things were so intensely private between the pair they weren't even photographed together. Page Six are reporting that the pair “decided they would be better as friends”, after Padma admitted in a TV interview that she's single.
SplashKelly Brook announced that she and Gladiator David McIntosh split up on Twitter. She wrote:
"It's a sad day but I wanted to share with you that David and I are no longer engaged. I love and respect him and wish him all the best". After cheating allegations surfaced, David took to twitter himself to deny the claims, writing "There are two sides to every story. You are free to believe what you wish...it doesn't alter the facts".
PA PhotosJordin Sparks and Jason Derulo
Formerly adorable celeb couple Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo have split, after two years together. Derulo originally confirmed the news during an interview with radio station KDWB in Minneapolis, but said that everything is "cool."
"Everything is cool man," Derulo said, even though he admitted he'd "rather not" talk about the split. "It's not a bad situation, it's not one of those kinds of things".
Rex FeaturesWiz Khalifa and Amber Rose
Amber Rose filed for divorce from Wiz Khalifa after one year of marriage. The divorce documents explained that Amber cites "irreconcilable differences" as the reason behind the split, and wants full custody of the couple's child, Sebastian, although Khalifa will have visitation rights. TMZ are suggesting that "infidelity" could be the reason behind the end of the marriage, but nothing is confirmed.
Rex FeaturesBen Cohen and Abby Cohen
Blimey! It appears that the curse of Strictly has struck again. Ex England rugby player Ben Cohen is taking "time apart" from his wife of 11 years, ten months after his appearance on the hit BBC show.
The statement from the couple's lawyer said: "Ben and Abby Cohen have agreed to take time apart to deal with some marital issues but remain fully committed to the welfare of their children. There is no third party involved, and Ben and Abby now ask that their privacy and that of their family be respected at this difficult time."
Earlier this month the father-of-two was pictured with his arm around his Strictly 2013 dance partner Kristina Rihanoff on a London tube train.
Getty ImagesGael García Bernal and Dolores Fonzi
Sad news for film star Gael García Bernal, who has reportedly split up with his wife Dolores Fonzi after five years of marriage. Bernal's mother, Patricia Bernal, broke the news to People en Español, saying that the couple are over, and that Bernal is dividing his time between his native Mexico and Argentina, where she lives with their two children.
Rex FeaturesBritney Spears and David Lucado
Sad news for Britney Spears - she and her boyfriend David Lucado have split after dating for a year and half, her rep confirms.
And if you want further proof, she tweeted: "Ahhhh the single life!"
According to TMZ, the 32-year-old split from David reportedly because of a video that is being shopped around that shows David making out with another woman in someone's living room.
We have no idea if this is true, but we DO know that Britney will have a queue of men who would happily take David's place. Like, HELLO it's Britney, bitch.
PA PhotosSarah Hyland and Matt Prokop have parted ways. Only a couple of months ago, Sarah called Matt her "great love" and her "everything". The pair dated for five years, after the 23-year-old Modern Family star began dating 24-year-old Prokop when they both auditioned for High School Musical 3 in 2008. They went on to co-star in Geek Charming on the Disney Channel.
PA PhotosTeen heartthrob Ansel Elgort has split with his ballerina girlfriend Violetta Komyshan. The pair met at New York's LaGuardia High School, and reportedly broke up because of Ansel's many film and press commitments. We bet all Ansel's fans are jumping for joy that now they have a shot with the 20-year-old Divergent star.
Rex FeaturesZooey Deschanel has split from boyfriend Jamie Linden, after two years together. Zooey and Jamie, a screenwriter, started dating shortly after her divorce from Death Cab for Cutie vocalist Ben Gibbard was finalised. But now the pair are reportedly over and Zooey has moved on.
Instagram.com/arianagrandeThey were one of the most beloved young celeb couples, but now singer Ariana Grande and her former sweetheart Jai Brooks (from Australian YouTube comedy and prank group The Janoskians), have called it quits for a second time. The pair first dated in 2012, but split up, then rekindled their romance when they were spotted kissing at the iHeart Radio Music Awards in May this year. But now it sounds like things are well and truly over for the pair.
Rex FeaturesNicola Roberts has reportedly called time on her six-year relationship with businessman Charlie Fennell late last year after their romance fizzled out. We reckon Nicola’s BFF Cheryl should set her up with one of her new husband’s fit friends!
PA PhotosLost star Emilie De Ravin is divorcing her husband Joshua Janowicz – for a second time.
Janowicz filed legal documents to end the couple’s eight-year marriage, according to TMZ, citing “irreconcilable differences” for the split.
The couple married in 2006 – but six months after, Emilie began divorce proceedings. These lay dormant until 2009 – but now it sounds like the couple are finally calling it quits.
Getty ImagesJesy Nelson and Jade Thirlwall have apparently both split from their long-term boyfriends, who are BOTH in the dance band Diversity. Jade had been dating Sam Craske since 2012, and Jesy started dating Ashley Banjo's younger brother, Jordan Banjo, around the same time. Jesy and Jordan split in March, then got back together - but now both relationships are over, according to reports - and it's due to "conflicting schedules".
Rex FeaturesBring It On and Buffy actress Eliza Dushku and former basketball player and TV actor Rick Fox have broken up after five years of dating. The reason? They both wanted to live on different coasts:
"Rick's an L.A. guy and I'm a Boston girl," Eliza said. After years in LA, the actress is returning to her home city to go to school.
PA PhotosSad news everyone, Lana Del Rey has split with Barrie-James O'Neill, the rocker beau she has been dating since 2011, because she wants time apart to feel "free". Speaking in an interview with Switzerland's 20 Minuten newspaper, she said: "We are currently not together. He is a wonderful person. But there are some things with which he has to deal. I will not explain it in detail. This was hard on our relationship, I no longer felt free. We'll see how it goes."
GettyDJ Calvin Harris has confirmed that he and Rita Ora are no longer a couple.
Calvin announced the news of the split by tweeting:
"To address speculation - myself and Rita ended our relationship some time ago. She is a beautiful, talented woman & I wish her all the best."
PA PhotosAntonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith have announced their split after almost 20 years of marriage.
The pair confirmed the news in a statement, saying: "We have thoughtfully and consensually decided to finalise our almost 20 years' marriage in a loving and friendly manner, honouring and respecting each other, our family and friends and the beautiful time we have spent together".
PacificCoastNews.comJamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood have decided to split after less than two years of marriage.
The couple, who met in 2004 on the set of Green Day's Wake Me Up When September Ends video, have decided to go their separate ways.
GettyAdriana Lima and Marko Jaric
Victoria's Secret model Adriana Lima announced her split with former NBA player Marko Jaric over the weekend. In a statement, the model said:
“After long and careful consideration, we have decided to separate after five years of marriage...We are grateful to be the parents of two incredible young daughters that we will continue to co-parent. We would greatly appreciate your respect for our family's privacy as we begin this delicate next chapter for all members of our family."
Rex FeaturesPrince Harry and Cressida Bonas
Prince Harry and Cressida Bonas have ended their two-year relationship after she struggled to deal with the attention of being the girlfriend of the Prince. It turns out being a 'princess-in-waiting' is not everyone's cup of tea - and Cressida found it hard being in a relationship under the full "glare" of the media.
Rex FeaturesOlivia Munn and Joel Kinnaman
Olivia Munn and Joel Kinnaman have hit splitsville after being a loved-up couple since March 2012. The Newsroom actress, and the Killing actor have split, and according to US Weekly they are still mates, "They were actually close friends before they even started dating, so they've been able to stay really good friends even through the breakup. It's just made things much easier for both of them."
PA PhotosUma Thurman and Arpad Busson
Uma Thurman is engaged no more, after splitting from her French financier partner, Arpad Busson. The pair first started dating in 2007, got engaged, and then split in 2009. But they reconciled, and welcomed a baby girl into the world in July 2012 - albeit one with a crazily-long name (they called her Rosalind Arusha Arkadina Altalune Florence Thurman-Busson, or Luna for short).
PA PhotosNikki Reed and Paul McDonald
Twilight star Nikki Reed and American Idol contestant Paul McDonald are splitting after two years of marriage.
"After much consideration, Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald are ending their marriage. They have been living separately for the past six months due to work obligations," the actress' rep said in a statement to People.
PA PhotosRobin Thicke and Paula Patton
February: Robin Thicke and Paula Patton have split after eight years of marriage. In a joint statement, the couple confirmed their split:
"We will always love each other and be best friends. However, we have mutually decided to separate at this time."
Thicke and Patton met in 1993 at high school when Thicke was only 14 years old, and the couple had stayed together ever since.
FilmMagicMark Anthony & Chloe Green
February: Marc Anthony and Topshop heiress/shoe designer Chloe Green have called it quits after a year together. Us Weekly confirmed the news that the couple were "taking a break" and blaming "busy schedules" for the decision, although neither have officially commented on the split yet.
Rex FeaturesHeidi Klum & Martin Kirsten
January: Heidi Klum and her Bodyguard boyfriend Martin Kirsten have split, according to reports. The pair dated got together in 2010, shortly after Heidi Klum ended things with her ex-husband, Seal.
WENNHilary Duff & Mike Comrie
January: Hilary Duff and her hockey-playing husband Mike Comrie started the New Year with the sad news that they are splitting up. The pair married in 2010 and welcomed son Luca in 2012. In a statement, the couple said: "Hilary Duff and husband Mike Comrie have mutually decided to an amicable separation. They remain best friends and will continue to be in each other's lives. They are dedicated to loving and parenting their amazing son, and ask for privacy at this time."
Rex FeaturesEmma Watson & Will Adamowicz
January: A rep for Emma Watson confirmed in early January that she was no longer dating Will Adamowicz, after the two met as students at Oxford in 2011. A spokesperson for the Harry Potter star revealed that the two actually split last summer and weren't in touch anymore, either.
