5 Celebrity Splits That Shocked Us & 5 We Saw Coming

5 Celebrity Splits That Shocked Us & 5 That Everyone Saw Coming

Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable celebrity breakups that took us by surprise and those that we easily could’ve predicted.

#5: Saw It Coming: Britney Spears & Sam Asghari

When her relationship with Sam Asghari ended in 2023, Britney Spears admitted she was “a little shocked.” But honestly, she might have been the only one. The couple first met in 2016 on the set of Spears’ “Slumber Party” music video and began dating soon after. Many fans questioned Asghari’s motives from the start, especially considering their age gap. For a while though, he seemed like the perfect boyfriend, standing by Spears through her conservatorship battle. The two finally tied the knot in 2022 after Spears regained her freedom. But things didn’t last long. Within a year, Asghari had filed for divorce. He reportedly claimed that Spears was abusive towards him, but many fans saw the breakup as confirmation of what they’d suspected all along.

#5: Shocked Us: Hugh Jackman & Deborra-Lee Furness

In Hollywood, a marriage that stays out of the headlines is often a sign of stability. And for many years, that was the case with Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. After meeting in 1995 on the set of the Australian TV show “Correlli,” the two got married one year later, long before Jackman became an international star. Despite the 13-year age difference, Jackman and Furness seemed to share a loving bond and often spoke affectionately about each other. For nearly three decades, their relationship remained free of scandal, which made it all the more shocking when, in September 2023, they announced their separation after 27 years of marriage. Although the exact reason behind their split remains unclear, Furness has described feeling “betrayed” by Jackman.

#4: Saw It Coming: Taylor Swift & Matty Healy

Dating rumors between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy first surfaced in 2014, but they were never confirmed. The two reconnected in 2023, shortly after Swift’s breakup with her longtime boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, and they began dating. The timing left many fans feeling that this was nothing more than a rebound. Things unfolded rather… well, swiftly. Public displays of affection, surprise appearances at each other’s shows and relentless paparazzi coverage, all within a few weeks. To some, it even seemed like Healy was using the relationship to rehabilitate his image after a string of past controversies. In the end, neither the supposed rebound nor the PR effort worked, and they split after about a month. Fans were not surprised. In fact, in many ways, they were relieved.

#4: Shocked Us: Chris Pratt & Anna Faris

Although he’s now known for his blockbuster and superhero roles, Chris Pratt’s rise to fame actually began in comedy. His goofy energy felt perfectly in sync with that of Anna Faris, a comedic powerhouse in her own right. So when the two began dating and later tied the knot in 2009, it seemed like a match made in comedy heaven. On the surface, there were no public signs of trouble – no scandals or affairs splashed across the headlines. So when they announced their separation in 2017, the news stunned fans. However, Pratt and Faris seemed to handle the breakup quite well. They went on to marry other people and have kept things friendly while co-parenting their son, Jack.

#3: Saw It Coming: Halle Bailey & DDG

There were several warning signs throughout Halle Bailey and DDG’s relationship that suggested it was built on shaky ground. Their romance had blossomed quickly. After meeting in 2022, they began dating and welcomed a son the following year. Although Bailey was already a rising star, her fame skyrocketed in 2023 with her lead role in “The Little Mermaid.” Around that time, DDG released a song titled “Famous,” which appeared to criticize Bailey for getting too close to her co-stars during the film’s press tour. Then in April 2024, the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram, sparking breakup rumors. Those rumors were confirmed in October when DDG announced their split. Since then, the situation has worsened, with both parties accusing each other of abuse and filing restraining orders.

#3: Shocked Us: Lori Loughlin & Mossimo Giannulli

“Full House” actor Lori Loughlin married fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli in 1997, two years after first meeting him. For many years, the couple maintained a low-profile, scandal-free life. That all changed in 2019, when they became embroiled in one of the biggest celebrity controversies of the year. Loughlin and Giannulli were accused of paying $500,000 in bribes to secure their daughters’ admission to the University of Southern California. They ultimately pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, and were sentenced to varying prison terms. The scandal cost them several jobs and business opportunities, but they seemed to weather the storm together. However, in October 2025, after nearly 28 years of marriage, the couple announced their separation.

#2: Saw It Coming: Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner

These Hollywood superstars always looked like the picture-perfect couple. They began dating in 2004 after growing close on the sets of “Pearl Harbor” and “Daredevil.” They ultimately tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2005 and welcomed three children together. But behind the smiles and red carpet moments, their relationship often sounded exhausting. Affleck once described their marriage as “work,” which wasn’t the most romantic choice of words. And then came the infidelity rumors – Affleck was alleged to have had an affair with his children’s nanny, which he denied repeatedly. By this time, the writing was already on the wall. In 2015, the couple announced that they were going their separate ways, and their divorce was finalized three years later.

#2: Shocked Us: Bill & Melinda Gates

For years, Bill and Melinda Gates seemed like the ultimate power couple. Married for nearly three decades, they built a family of three children and co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the world. By all indications, their relationship seemed rock solid, which made their divorce announcement in 2021 all the more shocking. At the time, they explained that they simply could no longer “grow together as a couple,” although Melinda later cited deeper issues, such as a lack of trust, intimacy and discomfort over Bill’s association with Jeffrey Epstein. Even after the split, they promised to keep working together on their foundation, although Melinda quietly stepped down as co-chair in 2024.

#1: Saw It Coming: Kim Kardashian & Kris Humphries

The only shocking thing about Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries’ split was how quickly it happened. Otherwise, most people saw the divorce coming from a mile away, even before they said “I do.” The pair tied the knot in a lavish wedding in August 2011, which later aired as a two-part E! special. But it was clear that they were mismatched from the start. Their on-screen interactions often appeared forced and they had about as much chemistry as oil and water. Public skepticism ran so deep that one online card company joked that they hoped “Kim Kardashian's marriage lasts until her wedding special airs in October.” Technically, it did. But on October 31st, only three weeks after the special was broadcast, Kardashian filed for divorce.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Saw It Coming: Gisele Bündchen & Tom Brady

Brady’s Decision to Un-Retire From the NFL Was the Final Nail in the Coffin

Shocked Us: Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist

This “Golden Bachelor” Wedding Only Lasted a Baffling Three Months

Saw It Coming: Sofía Vergara & Joe Manganiello

Manganiello’s Absence From Vergara’s Birthday Trip Already Hinted at the Split

Shocked Us: Taylor Swift & Joe Alwyn

Before It Ended, This Was the Most Private & Seemingly Stable Relationship in Swift’s Life

#1: Shocked Us: Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban

After her tumultuous divorce from Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman seemed to find lasting happiness with country music star Keith Urban. The pair met in 2005 at an event celebrating Australians in America and got married the following year. Over time, they faced their share of ups and downs, which only seemed to strengthen their bond. In June 2025, they celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, with Kidman posting a cozy photo of them together on Instagram. To the public, their relationship looked solid. However, that turned out not to be the case. Just three months later, news broke that Kidman had filed for divorce. Apparently, the couple had been living apart since the summer and Kidman had unsuccessfully tried to salvage the relationship.

What other celebrity breakups left you completely stunned? Let us know in the comments below.