This year has already been peppered with sad celebrity breakups. We're quickly reaching the end of 2017, and while we haven't reached 2016 levels yet [1], we're still hoping we won't have to mourn the end of many more high-profile pairs. Read ahead to see the couples who have already called it quits this year.
Tyra Banks and Erik Asla
The couple of five years broke up [2] in September. Though it's not clear what led to their split, a source tells Us Weekly it was "drama-free" and they are still friends. The two are parents to a son, whom they welcomed via surrogate in January 2016.
Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen
Rachel and Hayden reportedly called it quits [3] after nine years together in September. It's still unclear why they broke up, but according to Us Weekly, the two have "been on the outs for a couple of months" and Rachel is "full-time back in LA," while Hayden is in Toronto. Rachel and Hayden are parents to a daughter named Briar Rose, whom they welcomed in November 2014.
Laurence Fishburne and Gina Torres
The pair confirmed their split [4] in a statement to People in September. "With heavy hearts, Laurence and I quietly separated and began the dissolution of our marriage in the early fall of last year," Gina revealed. "There are no bad guys here. Only a love story with a different ending than either one of us had expected. Happily, however, our family remains intact and we will continue to raise our daughter together with love and joy and awe. As well as raise each other up with respect and love and the continued understanding that we're in this together, if not side by side." Laurence and and Gina share one daughter together, 10-year-old Delilah Fishburne.
Fergie and Josh Duhamel
In September, the couple announced that they had separated after eight years of marriage [5]. "With absolute love and respect, we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year," they said in a joint statement. Fergie [6] and Josh tied the knot in January 2009 and share a son, Axl, who was born in August 2013.
Cuba Gooding Jr. and Sara Kapfer
After more than 20 years of marriage, Cuba Gooding Jr. [7] reportedly filed for divorce [8] from his wife, Sara Kapfer, in January. The filing came almost three years after Sara filed for legal separation in April 2014. The two were high school sweethearts and dated for seven years before tying the knot in March 1994. Together they have three children, sons Spencer and Mason and daughter Piper.
Lea DeLaria and Chelsea Fairless
The Orange Is the New Black [9] star ended her engagement with longtime love Chelsea Fairless in January and announced the sad news with a lighthearted photo [10].
Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill
In January, Nicki confirmed her split from the rapper, telling fans via Twitter [11], "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." The couple dated for nearly a year.
Jane Fonda and Richard Perry
Jane Fonda and music mogul Richard Perry ended their eight-year relationship in January. Richard confirmed the news to Page Six, saying, "That's true. We are still very close."
Jemima Kirke and Michael Mosberg
The Girls actress and her husband of seven years technically split in the Summer of 2016, but it wasn't until January that news of their divorce was confirmed [12]. A source revealed that Michael was seen on the exclusive dating app Raya — used by celebrities like John Mayer [13] and Chelsea Handler [14] — as early as July. Michael and Jemima tied the knot in 2009 and share two children, Rafaella, 6, and Memphis, 4.
Scarlett Johansson and Romain Dauriac
Scarlett and her French journalist husband announced their split in January [15], but had reportedly been broken up since the Summer. The couple began dating in 2012 and tied the knot in September 2014, just a month after their daughter Rose was born.
Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma
After just a few months of dating [19], the Younger star called it quits with the singer in April. According to E! News, things fizzled out [20] due to their busy schedules. The pair was most recently spotted showing PDA during a getaway to Costa Rica [21] in February.
La La and Carmelo Anthony
In April, it was announced that the former MTV VJ and NY Knicks star had separated after seven years of marriage [22].
Mel B and Stephen Belafonte
The former Spice Girl filed for divorce [23] from her husband of nearly 10 years in March.
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka
Mariah split from her backup dancer [24] in April after five months of dating.
Janet Jackson and Wissam al Mana
Janet and Wissam split in April after five years of marriage and just three months [25] after welcoming their first child, son Eissa.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
At the end of February, Katy Perry [26] and Orlando Bloom [27] called it quits. Their reps released a statement, saying, "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 began dating in January 2016 and were last spotted together at Vanity Fair's Oscars afterparty [28], just a few days before their breakup.
Adriana Lima and Julian Edelman
After privately dating since last Summer, the supermodel and New England Patriot broke up shortly before the Oscars [29] in February due to conflicting schedules.
Paul Wesley and Phoebe Tonkin
After nearly four years of dating, the Vampire Diaries and Originals stars broke up [30] in March. "They are still good friends," a source told E! News. "The relationship just ran its course." Since their split, the two have been spotted holding hands on numerous occasions [31], leading many fans to think they've reconciled.
Jaden Smith and Sarah Snyder
The duo reportedly broke up [32] in January after they "started growing apart," Us Weekly reported. According to sources, Jaden and Sarah "had been on the rocks for a while and stopped having shared interests." The two first began dating [33] in 2015 and weren't shy about showing their love for each other.
Leven Rambin and Jim Parrack
The Hunger Games star Leven Rambin split from her husband of less than two years [34], Suicide Squad actor Jim Parrack, in March. The couple originally tied the knot in a romantic October ceremony [35] in 2015 in Buda, TX, but they've since gone on to delete recent Instagram photos of each other.
Aaron Rodgers and Olivia Munn
The actress and NFL star called it quits in April [36] after dating for three years.
David Schwimmer and Zoe Buckman
David and his wife, artist Zoe Buckman, announced their separation in April [37]. They tied the knot in 2010 and are parents to daughter Cleo.
Ashley Olsen and Richard Sachs
After five months of dating, Ashley Olsen [38] and her boyfriend, financier Richard Sachs, called it quits in April.
Jodie Sweetin and Justin Hodak
The Fuller House star ended her engagement to Justin after three years of dating.
Jesse Williams and Aryn Drake-Lee
The Grey's Anatomy actor split [39] from his wife, Aryn Drake-Lee, after nearly five years of marriage in April. TMZ reported the breakup is "amicable," though it wasn't clear which of them initiated the process. The two first began dating in 2008, and the couple married in September 2012. They share two children, son Maceo and daughter Sadie, and Aryn is also a cofounder of Jesse's Ebroji app.
Amy Schumer and Ben Hanisch
Amy and Ben split [40] in May. The actress's rep released a statement to People, saying, "Amy and Ben have ended their relationship after thoughtful consideration and remain friends." The reason for their breakup is still unclear.
Elle Macpherson and Jeffrey Soffer
After nearly four years of marriage, a source close to the couple confirms they have split [41]. The Australian supermodel dated the billionaire for two years before splitting in March 2012. They eventually rekindled their romance later that year and became engaged in March 2013.
Hayley Williams and Chad Gilbert
After 16 months of marriage, Paramore's Hayley Williams and New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert have announced their split on their Instagram pages [42].
Natalie Maines and Adrian Pasdar
The Dixie Chicks singer filed for divorce [43] from the actor in late June. The breakup is "a private family matter," the country singer’s rep told E! News. According to TMZ, who was first to report the split, the Grammy-winning musician cited irreconcilable differences in her divorce petition. Natalie and Adrian wed in June 2000 at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas after hitting it off at fellow Dixie Chick Emily Strayer’s 1999 nuptials to Charlie Robison.
Austin Nichols and Chloe Bennet
The pair called it quits [44] after nearly four years of dating in June. "They have tremendous love and respect for each other but after almost four years together, they just drifted apart," a source close to the couple told Just Jared. "Chloe and Austin decided to part ways about a month ago. There are no hard feelings." Austin and Chloe first met on the set of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. in 2013, and the last time they hit a red carpet together was at the Not the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC back in April.
Chris Pratt and Anna Faris
In August, Anna Faris [45] and Chris Pratt announced their plans to separate [46] after six years of marriage, saying, "We tried hard for a long time, and we're really disappointed," adding, "We still have love for each other, will always cherish our time together and continue to have the deepest respect for one another." They share one child, 4-year-old son Jack.
Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs
In October, news broke that Rob and Twigs reportedly ended their engagement [47]. According to a source, "They broke up several months ago." The couple has yet to confirm their split, but breakup rumors first began circulating in July, when Rob told Howard Stern he and Twigs were "kind of" engaged. The singer later added to the reports when she was spotted getting cozy [48] with a male model in Spain a month later.
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd
The duo split after almost a year of dating [49] in October. According to People, their busy schedules made it hard for them to stay together. Selena has since rekindled her romance with Justin Bieber [50] and The Weeknd has been making the most out of his newly single status [51].
Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky
The couple called it quits [52] after a year of dating in October. According ET, their split was amicable and the two still remain friends.
Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga
Jennifer and David ended their ten-year relationship [53] in November. "They have been in the process of ending their relationship for a number of months," Jennifer's rep told People. The couple, who first got engaged in September 2008, share an 8-year-old son named David Daniel Otunga Jr and Jennifer has also "requested and received a protective order against her ex-fiancé" in "the best interest of their son."
Bill Hader and Maggie Carey
After separating in July, the Saturday Night Live [54] alum and his wife are filing for divorce after 11 years of marriage [55]. The couple are parents to their three daughters, Hannah, 8, Harper, 5, and Hayley, 3.
Rosario Dawson and Eric Andre
After a year of dating, Rosario Dawson [56] and Eric Andre have reportedly broken up [57]. The comedian first confirmed his relationship [58] with the actress on Valentine's Day earlier this year.