Celebrity Splits of 2015
From Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale to Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, take a look back at this year’s biggest celebrity splits. See photos and read their statements.
From Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale to Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton, take a look back at this year’s biggest celebrity splits. See photos and read their statements.
The Amazing Spider-Man costars split after four years together, a source confirmed to Luxury Handbag Shopping in October, noting that the stars broke up “a couple of months ago." They had also taken a break from their relationship in April. “They still have a lot of love for one another and they are on good terms with each other and remain close,” the insider told Us. “It just wasn’t working.”
After two years of marriage, Halle Berry and Olivier Martinez announced they were divorcing in October 2015. "It is with a heavy heart that we have come to the decision to divorce," they announced in a joint statement. "We move forward with love and respect for one another and the shared focus for what is best for our son. We wish each other nothing but happiness in life, and we hope that you respect our, and most importantly our children's privacy, as we go through this difficult period."
The Big Bang Theory actress announced her split from the tennis pro after 21 months of marriage in September 2015. "Kaley Cuoco and Ryan Sweeting have mutually decided to end their marriage," the star's rep told Luxury Handbag Shopping. "They ask for privacy at this time. No further statement will be issued regarding this matter." The pair got engaged after three months of dating, and married on New Year's Eve 2013.
Luxury Handbag Shopping exclusively confirmed in September that the Private Practice actress amicably split from her longtime writer-producer beau. "They are just in different places in their lives and it wasn’t working," an insider told Us. "Kate has been upset but trying to get over it."
After 18 years together, Mad Men star Jon Hamm and actress Jennifer Westfeldt announced on Sept. 7 that they had broken up. "With great sadness, we have decided to separate, after 18 years of love and shared history," the former couple said in a statement to Us. "We will continue to be supportive of each other in every way possible moving forward."
So complicated. The songstress announced via Instagram on Sept. 2, that she and the Nickelback frontman were separating after two years of marriage. "It is with heavy heart that Chad and I announce our separation today," Lavigne shared with fans. "Through not only the marriage, but the music as well, we've created many unforgettable moments. We are still, and forever will be, the best of friends, and will always care deeply for each other. To all our family, friends and fans, thank you sincerely for the support."
Luxury Handbag Shopping exclusively reported on Aug. 19 that the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles actress and the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum had separated after 11 years together -- five as husband and wife. The couple have two young sons, Noah and Bodhi. She filed for divorce on Aug. 21, citing irreconcilable differences.
The No Doubt singer and her husband broke hearts everywhere when they announced in August 2015 that they were divorcing after 13 years of marriage. "While the two of us have come to the mutual decision that we will no longer be partners in marriage, we remain partners in parenthood," the parents of Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo told Us. "And are committed to jointly raising our three sons in a happy and healthy environment."
Reba McEntire and her husband, Narvel Blackstock, announced they were separating after 26 years marriage in August 2015. "Despite this being the end of their marriage, they continue to support each other," a statement from Big Machine Label Group read. "They have worked together for 35 years and will continue to do so."
The country superstars shocked fans in July 2015, when they announced that they were ending their marriage. The two singers, who tied the knot in May 2011 parted ways after nine years together. "This is not the future we envisioned," they said at the time. "And it is with heavy hearts that we move forward separately. We are real people, with real lives, with real families, friends and colleagues. Therefore, we kindly ask for privacy and compassion concerning this very personal matter."
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick split over the July 4th weekend after photos surfaced of him getting close to an ex-girlfriend while vacationing in the South of France without his longtime love. “Kourtney is freaking out and kicked him out,” a source told Luxury Handbag Shopping of the eldest Kardashian sister after she saw the images. The reality TV stars began dating in 2006, and have three children together: Mason, Penelope, and Reign.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced their split on June 30, 2015, just one day after their 10th wedding anniversary. "After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce," the couple told Luxury Handbag Shopping in a statement. "We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time."
Prince Farming and his fiancee, fertility nurse Bischoff, split in May 2015, just two months after he proposed to her on the season 19 finale of The Bachelor. In a joint statement to Us, the couple announced: "Whitney Bischoff and Chris Soules have mutually and amicably decided to end their engagement. They part with nothing but respect and admiration for one another and will continue to be supportive friends. They wish to thank everyone who has supported them through this journey."
The two teen stars split for a second time in May 2015. The Australian pop star and the gorgeous model broke up once before in May 2014, but reconciled a few months later. "They love each other dearly and have split up in hopes that growing on their own paths will bring them together in the future. They remain friends with no hard feelings and each other's biggest supporters," a rep for Hadid told Us in a statement.
The star athletes parted after more than two years together in May 2015. "Tiger and I have mutually decided to end our relationship," tennis star Vonn said in a statement. "Unfortunately, we both lead incredibly hectic lives that force us to spend a majority of our time apart. I will always admire and respect Tiger. He and his beautiful family will always hold a special place in my heart."
Mr. and Mrs. no more. The model and the actor ended their marriage in February, quietly separating about two-and-a-half years after they exchanged vows. The attractive couple said "I do" in June 2012, but their wedded bliss was short-lived as divorce papers cited irreconcilable differences.
A Bachelorette once more! After finding love on her season of The Bachelorette, Dorfman found herself back on the market in January. The reality star accepted Murray's proposal on the July 2014 finale of the dating show, but the two didn't get far in wedding planning as they announced their split just five months later.
Lost her halo. Rapper Haze and Alec Baldwin's daughter parted ways in early 2015, after about one year together. It was a tough time for Baldwin, as she went on to check into rehab for "emotional trauma," though a source tells Us the two are not directly related.
One less problem. After a hot-and-heavy eight-month relationship, the two musicians called it quits in April. "They both deeply care for each other and remain close friends," reps for Grande and Sean told Us in a statement. "We kindly ask that the media respect their wish for privacy regarding this personal matter at this time."
Another one bites the dust. Dancing With the Stars pro Smirnoff called off her third engagement in March, ending her relationship with Adelman. The dancer, who was previously engaged to Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Brad Penny, accepted Adelman's proposal in January, but changed her mind just two months later.
The Good Morning America anchor and the former CNN reporter announced her split in March 2015 after 15 years of marriage. "After a lot of thought, care and consideration, we have decided to end our marriage," the estranged pair, who share two children, said in a statement at the time. "It's a sad decision that did not come easily, especially because we respect and love each other and our children. They remain our top priority. We will raise them and care for them together."
Different directions. The One Direction hunk got back on the market in March. Luxury Handbag Shopping confirmed that Tomlinson and his then-girlfriend Calder broke up after three years. The two started dating in late 2011 — the same year that 1D burst onto the scene with the debut studio album Up All Night.
Not so rosy. Less than three years after they tied the knot, O'Donnell and Rounds called it quits in February 2015. The TV personality filed for divorce from Rounds, after separating a few months earlier. The estranged twosome started dating in 2011 and share adopted daughter Dakota, 2.
After two years together, Cooper and Waterhouse called it quits in March. An insider told Luxury Handbag Shopping at the time that the two stars were having trouble with their busy schedules, but parted ways amicably. They were seen together weeks later, palling around with friends at Coachella.
Struck out. A-Rod and Wilson ended their relationship in February. The New York Yankees slugger dated the model for a little more than three years before they parted ways. "They had fun but he just has commitment issues, which is no surprise," an insider told Us at the time. "She expected it for a few months and he was good to her while they were together."