Celebrity breakups 2017: All the stars who called it quits

Emma Watson and William 'Mack' Knight

Emma Watson and her boyfriend of two years have reportedly ended their relationship. The Harry Potter star and the American tech entrepreneur William called it quits in early 2017. Notoriously protective over her private life, Emma has never commented on her relationship with Mack but has often been seen out in public with him. They were last spotted together having a romantic dinner date in New York City in late May. HELLO! has contacted a representative of the star for comment.

The duo first sparked romance rumours in October of 2015 after they were seen attending Hamilton together in NYC. At the time, a source told The Sun: "Mack is just a normal, down-to-earth guy who has nothing to do with Hollywood, and Emma loves that. She was left really hurt by her break-up with Matthew [Janney] and it's taken her more than a year to feel ready to start again with somebody. They're really happy with each other and see each other whenever Emma does not have work commitments."

It seemed things were going well for the pair after Emma was introduced to Mack’s parents back in February. His mother Katherine told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I have met Emma, and she’s a wonderful girl. We don’t see them very often because he’s busy and working very hard." Emma has previously discussed keeping her personal life private. Earlier this year, she told Vanity Fair: "I want to be consistent: I can't talk about my boyfriend in an interview and then expect people not to take paparazzi pictures of me walking around outside my home. You can’t have it both ways." She added: "I've noticed, in Hollywood, who you’re dating gets tied up into your film promotion and becomes part of the performance and the circus."

Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky

Over a year after they began dating, the 27-year-old actress and 48-year-old director have split. The former couple first started dating in September 2016 after working together on the 2017 film Mother!, which Darren directed. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, released a few days before their split, Jennifer revealed, "I had a crush on him when he pitched to me, and that was like a year before we started rehearsing, but he was a professional, which only made it worse for me."

She added, "We just kind of formed a friendship. He knew how I felt. He never told me how he felt. I mean, I assumed. We just formed a friendship and then the friendship turned into a partnership for the movie, once we started working. And then once the movie was done, I was like, 'All right! You're my boyfriend.'"

Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga

Jennifer Hudson has received a protective order against her ex-fiancé David Otunga. The couple share one child, eight-year-old David Daniel, and a spokesperson for Jennifer has said that the protective order was taken "in the best interest of their son". A statement, which was released to PEOPLE, read: "[Jennifer and David Otunga] have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months. Today, Jennifer requested and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé. Jennifer’s actions are solely taken in the best interest of their son."

However, David's attorney, Tracy M. Rizzo, has claimed that Jennifer's allegations are "false", stating: "Mr. Otunga has never abused or harassed Ms. Hudson or their son, and it is unfortunate, especially in today's climate, that she would feel the need to make these false allegations against him. Mr. Otunga looks forward to his day in court and in being awarded the residential care of the parties' only child." She added that the restraining order was filed "in an effort to gain an unfair advantage in the custody dispute".

Selena Gomez and The Weeknd

Guess they're sick of that same old love. After nearly ten-months of dating, Selena and The Weeknd have split, according to People magazine. “She and Abel have been going back and forth for a few months about their relationship,” an insider told the outlet. “It’s been hard with him being on tour and her shooting in New York. That wasn’t easy on them.”

Selena, 25, and the Starboy crooner, 27, who traveled around the world together, began dating in January and made their red carpet debut as a couple at New York's Met Gala in May. The insider noted that the breakup hasn’t been easy on the musicians. They explained, “It’s been hard for them to come to the realization that this is the direction things were heading, but it’s been hard for months.”

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Ewan McGregor and Eve Mavrakis

The couple's split came to light in mid-October though a source told People magazine that the actor and his wife have been separated since May 2017. Ewan and Eve were married for 22 years and share four daughters together — Clara, 21, Jamyan, 16, Esther, 15 and Anouk, six.

Over the weekend of October 22, the Fargo actor was seen kissing his co-star Mary Elizabeth Winstead in London, and the photos were published in The Sun. She and her husband Riley Stears announced their own breakup in May after seven years together. 

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Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman

In the wake of various women speaking out about decades of past sexual harassment and assault by Harvey, Georgina decided to end her marriage to the movie mogul. “My heart breaks for all the women who have suffered tremendous pain because of these unforgivable actions,” the Marchesa designer said in a statement to People magazine on October 10.

She added, “I have chosen to leave my husband. Caring for my young children is my first priority and I ask the media for privacy at this time.” The Georgina, 41, and Harvey, 65, tied the knot in 2007 and share two children together, India Pearl, seven, and four-year-old Dashiell.

Shortly after Georgina released her statement, the film producer backed her choice. “I support her decision,” he said in a statement. “I am in counseling and perhaps when I am better, we can rebuild. Over the last week, there has been a lot of pain for my family and I take responsibility.”

He continued: “I sat down with my wife Georgina, who I love more than anything, and we discussed what was best for our family. We discussed the possibility of a separation and I encouraged her to do what was in her heart. I understand, I love her and I love our children and hopefully, when I am better, I will be in their lives again.”

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Heidi Klum and Vito Schnabel

After three years as a couple – Heidi and Vito have split. The supermodel confirmed the news to People magazine saying, “I believe that it is important to take time to pause and reflect.” The America’s Got Talent judge and Vito began their relationship in 2014 – shortly after the model ended her marriage to singer Seal.

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Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen

The Star Wars actor and the former Hart of Dixie star have called it quits after ten years together, according to Us Weekly. An insider shared with the magazine, “She’s full-time back in L.A. He’s in Toronto. They’ve been on the outs for a couple of months.”

The pair, who welcomed daughter Briar Rose in October 2014, have kept their relationship out of the spotlight since meeting on the set of Jumper.

However in 2013, the 36-year-old actress spoke candidly about her love. "I'm a really good girlfriend — I always put all that first in my life," she told Cosmopolitan. "I'm definitely the person who would make him his favourite dinner to come home to."

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Nick Viall and Vanessa Grimaldi

This Bachelor couple's fairy tale ending came to an end. Nick, who proposed on the season 21 finale which aired in March, and the special education teacher, announced in a joint statement that they called off their engagement. "It's with a great amount of heartbreak for the both us as we have decided to end our engagement,” they said on Friday, August 25. "We gave this relationship our all and we are saddened that we did not get the fairy-tale ending we hoped for. We will continue to be there for each other no matter what. This hasn't been an easy decision, however, as we part ways, we do so with lots of love and admiration for each other.”

Amber Heard and Elon Musk

Friend zone! Amber and Elon have ended their private relationship. After speculation about the state of their love, the Tesla co-founder cleared the air about his and Amber’s relationship status – on her Instagram.

“BTW, just to clear up some of the press storm this weekend, although Amber and I did break up, we are still friends, remain close, and love one another” Elon, 45, commented under a Little Mermaid-themed picture on the actress’ Instagram.  

He continued: “Long distance relationships when both partners have intense work obligations are always difficult, but who knows what the future holds.”

Amber, 31, and Elon began dating in July 2016, following her split from Johnny Depp and the billionaire’s split from his wife Talulah Riley.

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Chris Pratt and Anna Faris

After eight years of marriage, Chris Pratt and Anna Faris have decided to split. The Guardians of the Galaxy star took to his Facebook to share the sad news with fans.

“Anna and I are sad to announce we are legally separating,” the joint statement began. “We tried hard for a long time, and we’re really disappointed. Our son has two parents who love him very much and for his sake we want to keep this situation as private as possible moving forward.”

He continued: “We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another. Chris Pratt and Anna Faris.”

Chris, 38 and Anna, 40, met on the set of Take Me Home Tonight in 2007 and tied the knot in 2009. The pair are parents to four-year-old son Jack.

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Elle MacPherson and Jeffrey Soffer

After four years of marriage, the supermodel and the billionaire are going their separate ways. A friend of Jeffery’s confirmed the news to People magazine saying, “Jeff and Elle have split.”

According to Page Six, Elle has left the pair’s house in Indian Creek in Miami and is looking for another home with her kids. The two dated for two years before splitting for the first time in March 2012. Elle and Jeffery gave love another try later that year, after the real estate developer was injured in a helicopter crash. The model and Jeffery tied the knot officially in July 2013, in front of 15 guest, just four months after getting engaged.

Elle – nicknamed 'The Body' - was previously married to French photographer Gilles Bensimon, from 1986 until 1989. The Australian beauty started a romance with London-based French financier Arpad Busson in 1996, and together the couple welcomed two sons, Flynn, 19, and 14-year-old Aurelius Cy, before their split in 2005.

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Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor

On May 26, funnyman Ben Stiller and wife Christine Taylor, who famously co-starred together in Zoolander and many more comedies, confirmed they are going their separate ways. 

After 17 years of marriage, the Hollywood stars released a joint statement to Entertainment Tonight, saying: "With tremendous love and respect for each other, and the 18 years we spent together as a couple, we have made the decision to separate. Our priority will continue to be raising our children as devoted parents and the closest of friends."

Ben, 51, and Christine, 45, have two children together: Ella, 15, and 11-year-old Quinlin.

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Leonardo DiCaprio and Nina Agdal

Leo and Nina have split after a year of dating. A source confirmed to People Magazine that the pair ended their year-long relationship in May 2017.

“They broke up a couple of days ago,” the source revealed. “Nina and Leo have parted ways. It is amicable. They remain friends.” The ultra-private pair spent quality time jetting off to Malibu, Ibiza, New York City, Montauk, New York, South Carolina and Cancun, Mexico during the course of their relationship.

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Amy Schumer and Ben Hanisch

The Snatched star and the Chicago-based furniture maker have split up after two years of dating. “Amy and Ben have ended their relationship after thoughtful consideration and remain friends,” Amy’s rep confirmed to E! News in a statement.

Amy and Ben, who met on the online dating site Raya, have not been seen together since January 2017. During an appearance on the Howard Stern Show, just weeks before the split was announced, the actress opened up about her and Ben’s instant connection. “He was my first match,” she told the host. “The picture was him dancing with his grandma at like a wedding. It was really cute.”

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Demi Lovato and Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos

The singer and the MMA fighter have ended their relationship according to People magazine. The pair were first linked to each other in July of 2016, after the Confident singer ended her six-year relationship with Wilmer Valderrama. Demi and Guilherme got back together in January, confirming their love via social media. In April before news of their split broke in May, Bomba posted a sweet pic of the pair with the caption “I miss you so much.”

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Jesse Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee

The Greys Anatomy star and his wife are calling it quits after nearly five years of marriage. The pair, who have been together for about ten years, are parents to two children, three-year-old Sadie and 18-month-old Maceo. According to E! News, Jesse filed for divorce and is requesting joint legal and physical custody of their kids. The actor also wants to end Aryn's spousal support. In 2010, Jesse opened up about his wife to USA Today saying, "I was a teacher when I met her, so she's been with me through all different facets of my career. She's stuck with me through thick and thick and thick and thin." The Hollywood star and the real-estate broker tied the knot in September 2012.

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Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma

So yesterday. After a few months of dating, Hilary Duff and her musician boyfriend Matthew Koma have split, according to E! News. A source told the outlet that the split was the result of "busy schedules." The source added that Matthew is very much "single" and currently on tour.

Earlier this year, Hilary told Cosmopolitan that she was not "desperate" to find a boyfriend following her divorce from ex-husband Mike Comrie, whom she shares son Luca with. At the time, the former Disney star explained, ;"I've never been a good dater. I meet, like, one person a year that I'm maybe attracted to. I never want to be that girl who's desperate to find a mate."

Carmelo and La La Anthony

After seven years of marriage, the New York Knicks player and the Power actress have split. According to TMZ, the pair have been living separately in New York City since the beginning of April. La La and Carmelo first met in 2004 and officially tied the knot during the VH1 special La La’s Full Court Wedding in 2010. The pair are parents to ten-year-old son Kiyan.

Nelly Furtado and Demacio Castellon

The I’m Like a Bird singer secretly split from her husband of eight years during the summer of 2016. “I am single now,” the 38-year-old revealed during an appearance on ITV’s Loose Women. “Someone here needs to update my Wikipedia, it’s not helping my dating life.”

While she did not share the reason for the split, Nelly admitted, "I went through an emotionally difficult time last summer and I actually wrote and sung myself songs to get through it," adding, "I would sing to myself while I drove on these long drives and I thought to myself, 'I'm so lucky that I can write songs because I can soothe myself with them.'"

The singer and the sound engineer tied the knot in a secret ceremony back in 2008, however their split went unnoticed because Nelly has kept a low-profile over the last few years. The former couple have no children together, though Nelly is mother to 13-year-old daughter Nevis.

Mel B and Stephen Belafonte

The former Spice Girls member and her husband Stephen Belafonte have decided to part ways after 10 years of marriage. Mel filed for divorce on March 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California citing "irreconcilable differences." The court documents reveal that the singer is seeking joint custody of the couple's five-year-old daughter Madison. She also asked the judge to deny spousal support to Stephen. The documents showed that the America's Got Talent judge filed for separation on December 28, 2016. Mel is being represented by top family law attorney Susan Wiesner, whose previous clients include Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora, musician Ben Harper and actor Jon Cryer.

Olivia Munn and Aaron Rodgers

The Office Christmas Party star and the Green Bay Packers quarterback have ended their long-term relationship. "They have amicably ended their relationship of three years," a source told People magazine. "They remain close friends and wish nothing but the best for each other moving forward."

Olivia and Aaron's split comes two months after the actress sparked engagement rumours after she was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her left hand. The pair began their relationship in late 2014.

Ashley Olsen and Richard Sachs

The couple has split after five months of dating, according to Us Weekly. "Ashley and Richard broke up," an insider told the publication. "She wants to focus on her clothing line right now. They're still friends and hang out."

The fashion designer and art collector/financier made their relationship public back in November 2016 stepping out on a double date with Ashley's twin sister, Mary-Kate Olsen, and her husband, Olivier Sarkozy, at a New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets game in New York City. The pair wasn't shy about PDA during the outing. Ashley was photographed passionately locking lips with Richard at the game.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom

After a fun-filled 10-month romance, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom called time on their relationship in February 2017. A rep for the couple provided the following statement to People: "Before rumours or falsifications get out of hand, we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time."

Katy and Orlando posted for a photo together at the Vanity Fair Oscars party on 27 February, but apparently had little interaction during the bash.

Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna

The couple called it quits once again in early 2017. According to People magazine, the reality stars ended their engagement and cancelled their wedding plans. Rob and Chyna are "trying to be mature about it," a source said at the time.

Rob and Chyna, who welcomed their daughter Dream in November 2016, went public with their romance back in January of that year and announced their engagement months later in April. The TV stars split before Christmas, just weeks after welcoming baby Dream. However the pair reconciled and were back together by New Year's.

Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill

All things go, including romance! Nicki Minaj and fellow rapper Meek Mill ended their relationship after over a year of dating. The singer took to her Twitter in January to confirm the split saying, "To confirm, yes I am single. Focusing on my work & looking forward to sharing it with you guys really soon. Have a blessed New Year."

Adriana Lima and Julian Edelman

HELLO! can confirm that Adriana and Julian have ended their relatioinship. The supermodel and the New England Patriots wide receiver, who have kept things private, started their relationship last summer and called things off ahead of the Oscars due to conflicting schedules.

Though the pair have called it off, a source says that "she really cared about him."

Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac

Scarlett and her French husband have ended their marriage. A source confirmed to People magazine that the pair have been separated since the summer. The Avengers actress and Romain's romance broke in 2012, and the pair secretly wed in 2014 following the birth of their daughter Rose Dorothy Dauriac.

Scarlett filed the divorce papers in March that were obtained by Entertainment Tonight. In the documents, it states their marriage ended on the grounds of being irretrievably broken.

Scarlett was previously married to Ryan Reynolds from 2008-2010.

Kylie Minogue and Joshua Sasse

A year after announcing their engagement, Kylie and Joshua have ended their relationship. The Locomotion singer revealed the news on her Instagram on 3 February with a sunrise and the caption: #lovers… Thank you for all your love and support throughout this recent chapter of my life. Thank you now for your love and understanding with the news that Josh and I have decided to go our separate ways," she wrote. "We wish only the best for each other as we venture towards new horizons. #thesunalwaysrises."

Joshua, who is 19 years Kylie's junior, met the blonde beauty on the set of Galavant in 2015.

Chris Evans and Jenny Slate

Captain America is back on the market. The Hollywood stars have split after nine months of dating. According to E! News the breakup was "amicable." The pair, who met in 2015 on the set of the drama, Gifted, made their debut as a couple at the NYC premiere of The Secret Life of Pets in June 2016.

While their relationship did not work out, Chris has previously spoken about his desire to find a partner. "You get to a point where you want the next thing. You see people who are just so happy and have great kids," he told E! News in 2015. "It's one of those things you're looking forward to doing. You can't rush it, but that's definitely where I'm looking."

Jane Fonda and Richard Perry

After eight years, the 79-year-old actress and the music producer have decided to end their romance. In a statement to E! News, Richard said that he and Jane are headed in different directions in their lives.

"I hate to say the romantic relationship is over. We're definitely extremely good friends," he shared. "We do things together. We care about each other a great deal and as far as romantic relationships, that's temporarily been put on the back burner because she, as you probably know, has rededicated herself to activism. We definitely have a great deal of love for each other."

Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sara Kapfer

After over 20 years of marriage, the American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson star and his wife decided to end their marriage. According to court documents, the actor filed for divorce in January after citing "irreconcilable differences."

The pair, who married in 1994, have been legally separated since August 2014. Cuba and Sara share three children Spencer and Mason and 10-year-old daughter Piper.

Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs

Robert Pattinson and FKA twigs broken up in October. The couple, who have thought to have been engaged since 2015, reportedly called it quits after "drifting apart". An insider told The Sun: "'In recent months they have really started to drift apart and have been spending less and less time together. It's a difficult situation but things have become tough between them for some time and they both know they were no longer working as a couple."