From Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello to Zayn and Gigi Hadid, sometimes celebrities breaking
up leaves us completely shook. So, we’ve rounded up a few of the most O-M-G celebrity
splits that made us gasp, cry, and wonder if true love really exists.
Let’s get into it.
Some couples seem unstoppable. For years, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were the ultimate
power couple. While they might not have started officially dating until 2012, the pair have
flirted with world domination since they met in 2002.
The relationship was one for the ages. Kanye told Ryan Seacrest in 2013, "I just knew I
wanted her to be my girl for a long time. I remember I saw a picture of her and Paris
Hilton, and I remember telling my boy, 'Have you seen that girl Kim Kardijon?'"
Kimye were a match made in heaven – at least until February 2021, that is.
After six years of marriage, four babies, and endless red carpet appearances, Kim filed
for divorce.
And while she has made headlines recently after an ongoing flirtation with Pete Davidson,
it’s unclear when Kim’s divorce will be finalized. Might we see the rise of Kimye
2.0 in the new year? Only time will tell!
Speaking of power couples, what’s more glamorous than a supermodel dating a pop star?
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik grabbed the spotlight when relationship rumors sparked back in 2015.
The genetically blessed couple dated for years and welcomed a baby girl named Khai in 2020.
Of course, Gigi and Zayn’s road to romance has been anything but smooth. A 2018 split
foretold what lay ahead. In a statement at the time, Zayn said, "Gigi and I had an incredibly
meaningful, loving and fun relationship and I have a huge amount of respect and adoration
for Gigi as a woman and friend.”
It wasn’t soon after that Zayn and Gigi were spotted making out on the streets of
New York. A reconciliation seemed inevitable.
After announcing their pregnancy in 2020, the couple even moved to the Hadid family
farm in Pennsylvania to raise their family.
All seemed well until this fall, when reports came out that Zayn allegedly berated Gigi’s
mom Yolanda and pushed her into a dresser.
He was charged with four counts of harassment, including charges that he was harassing Gigi,
who was in Paris at the time of the incident. Zayn pled no contest, received a small fine
and was also ordered to take anger management courses.
Needless to say, a breakup announcement followed shortly after the incident.
A spokesperson told TMZ that Zayn plans to remain in Pennsylvania to be close to his
daughter, and that the former couple is committed to co-parenting.
Some of the most painful celebrity breakups are the ones you just don’t see coming.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello recently announced they were going their separate ways after
two years of dating.
In a joint statement on Instagram, the pair wrote, “Hey guys, we’ve decided to end
our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever.
We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so
appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward.”
That friendship began back in 2014, when Shawn and Fifth Harmony were opening up for Austin
Mahone on tour.
Relationship rumors kicked into high gear as they released their steamy music video
for their “Senorita” duet in 2019.
The couple was inseparable throughout the pandemic and were frequently spotted walking
their dogs around their neighborhood in Miami. While we may never know the exact reasons
for Camila and Shawn’s split, it seems like their busy schedules was the main reason.
The beginning of Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s romance couldn’t have been sweeter. The
pair initially met back in 1999, when the young baseball player asked her for an autograph.
Of course, the couple wouldn’t truly come together for many years. It wasn’t until
after her divorce from Marc Anthony that J.Lo was free to explore her connection with A.Rod.
A run-in on the streets of LA brought the couple together, as she told Ellen back in
2017.
The pair were inseparable from that point forward, making frequent red carpet appearances
together and vacationing around the world.
The pair got engaged in 2019 while vacationing in the Bahamas, but allegations of A.Rod cheating
soon followed.
After COVID-19 forced the couple to postpone their wedding twice, it seemed J.Lo and A.Rod
might never make it down the aisle. Indeed, it was not to be – the couple officially
called it quits in April 2021.
We wish all these celebs only the best in their lives moving forward, so here’s to
2022 bringing love and lots of growth for us all!
For more shocking updates on celebrity breakups, click right here for the details on Jojo Siwa’s
recent split
Then be sure to let me know which celebrity breakup you can’t seem to get over in the
comments below.
I’m your host Carly Henderson, you can find me on my socials @carlyhenderson_, and I’ll
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