Celebrity breakups of 2025: All the couples who split this year
Page Six is breaking down all the celebrities who have called it quits this year, including what led to their separation.
Here’s an inside look at the actors, musicians and reality TV stars whose love wasn’t meant to be forever.
Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell
Matt James announced he and Rachael Kirkconnell have split. ABC via Getty Images
Matt James posted a prayer via Instagram on Jan. 16 to announce his and Rachael Kirkconnell’s split after four years together.
“Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts,” the former Bachelor wrote, tagging his former partner in the upload.
“Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding,” he concluded. “Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord.”
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson split after a decade of marriage. jessicasimpson/Instagram
Jessica Simpson announced she and Eric Johnson had split after 10 years of marriage.
“Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” she told People in a statement on Jan. 13, 2025.
“Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them. We are grateful for all of the love and support that has been coming our way, and appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
The former couple began dating in May 2010 before getting married four years later. They share three kids: Maxwell, Ace and Birdie.
Naomi Osaka and Cordae
Naomi Osaka and Cordae are over. naomiosaka/Instagram
The athlete announced their split via Instagram on Jan. 6. London Entertainment/Shutterstoc
Naomi Osaka and Cordae were among the first celebrities to kick off the New Year with a breakup announcement.
The professional tennis player took to her Instagram Story on Jan. 6 to announce that she and the “Doomsday” star have called it quits after five years together.
“No bad blood at all,” she wrote, explaining her now-ex was “an awesome dad” to their daughter, Shai, whom they welcomed in July 2023.
Osaka shared that she and Cordae grew “a lot from [their] experiences together.”
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber have split. Variety via Getty Images
They were dating for three years. Getty Images for W Magazine
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber also split.
The “Elvis” star and the model called it quits at the end of December 2024 after three years together, TMZ reported on Jan. 7.
Per the outlet, the exes’ breakup was mutual and there was no bad blood.
Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh
Courtney Ford filed to divorce Brandon Routh on Jan. 8. Getty Images for Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
They were married for 17 years. AP
Courtney Ford pulled the plug on her marriage with Brandon Routh.
The “Dexter” actress filed to divorce the “Superman Returns” star after 17 years of marriage on Jan. 8, according to TMZ.
Ford cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their breakup and didn’t include a separation date.
The actress requested joint legal and physical custody of their 12-year-old son, Leo.
