14 Celebrity Couples That Broke Up in 2022 and Went On to Build Their Own Happiness
According to statistics, the divorce rate in 2019 was 44% in the US. Unfortunately, even celebrities that have lived together for several decades might break up. Sometimes couples are able to reroute. For example, in August 2022, Jennifer Flavin, the wife of Sylvester Stallone, filed for divorce after 25 years of marriage. A few months later, they made peace and stopped the divorce. But, unfortunately, not all famous couples are this lucky.
1. Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
On 28 October, 2022, the NFL player and the supermodel officially announced their divorce after 13 years together. Tom wrote, “We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way.”
2. Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone
The 48-year-old Oscar-winner and 25-year-old model broke up after a 4-year relationship. The couple had kept their romance a secret, so they didn’t comment on the break-up.
3. Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo
In June 2022, the popular actress and singer officially announced her break-up with musician Benjamin Mascolo. They split up amicably.
4. James Hetfield and Francesca Tomasi
Metallica frontman James Hetfield and his wife Francesca Tomasi filed for divorce at the beginning of 2022, after 25 years together. They are still in touch, and they have 2 daughters and 1 son.
5. Dan Reynolds and Aja Volkman
Singer and founder of Imagine Dragons, Dan Reynolds, announced that he and his wife Aja Volkman split up after more than 10 years together. He tweeted, “I am saddened to say that after many beautiful years together Aja and I have separated. Being great parents to our children is our number one priority.”
6. Anthony Anderson and Alvina Stewart
Anthony Aderson and Alvina Stewart experienced problems in their relationship back in 2015. They managed to solve them, but in spring 2022, they still broke up after 22 years of marriage.
7. Johnny Knoxville and Naomi Nelson
The star of Jackass: The Movie, Johnny Knoxville, divorced Naomi Nelson after almost 12 years of marriage. It happened on their 11th wedding anniversary.
8. Ali Wong and Justin Hakuta
Ali Wong, the star of American Housewife and Black Box, confirmed her divorce with Justin Hakuta in April. Their marriage lasted 8 years. They broke up amicably, and they continue to raise their children in love.
9. Chris Pine and Annabelle Wallis
At the start of 2022, Chris Pine and Annabelle Wallis broke up after 4 years together. They kept their relationship a secret, so they never posted any photos together online and never appeared together at red carpets.
10. Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict
In October 2022, the star of Sister, Sister, Tia Mowry, filed for divorce with her husband Cory Hardrict after 14 years together. The actress said, “These decisions are never easy, and not without sadness. We will maintain a friendship as we co-parent our beautiful children. I am grateful for all the happy times we had together.”
11. David Guetta and Jessica Ledon
54-year-old French music producer David Guetta and his 30-year-old wife, actress Jessica Ledon, broke up quietly after 7 years together. They said their lifestyles just weren’t compatible anymore.
12. Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus
In spring 2022, actress Tish Cyrus filed for divorce. The marriage of Miley Cyrus’ parents lasted for more than 30 years. The ex-couple said, “We have grown up together, raised a family we can be so proud of, and it is now time to create our own paths.”
13. Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard
In January 2022, the supermodel and NFL player announced their break-up after 6 years together. They made the decision in 2021. It was peaceful and they said they would try to be polite and friendly to each other.
14. Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans
Kelsea Ballerini and Morgan Evans split up after almost 5 years of marriage. Ballerini said, “It’s hard to find the words here... but I feel extremely grateful for the years of marriage to Morgan and hopeful for the next seasons.”
Which of these divorces was really unexpected for you?