If you thought 2024 brought its fair share of heartbreak, get ready — 2025 is coming in hot and might just steal the crown for the ultimate year of celebrity breakups. Last year, Hollywood was practically a breakup battleground: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s rollercoaster relationship hit another bump (though with those two, who knows if the story’s really over?). Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum ended their engagement, while Kravitz’s mom, Lisa Bonet, officially closed the chapter on her relationship with Jason Momoa. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s second shot at love fizzled out (again), Britney Spears and Sam Asghari signed the divorce papers, and Christina Haack wrapped up her third marriage.
But just when you thought the drama couldn’t escalate, 2025 came bursting through the door with its own lineup of celebrity splits — and all of this in just the first few weeks! The new year isn’t wasting any time building its reputation as a heartbreak heavyweight, and it’s shaping up to outdo 2024 in the breakup department. Without further ado, here are the star-studded couples who’ve already called it quits in 2025.
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler
When two ridiculously attractive people call it quits, it feels like the universe is playing a cruel joke on the rest of us. Case in point: kicking off the 2025 celebrity breakup season, we have Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler. The couple, who had been going strong since 2021, quietly ended things in late 2024, according to TMZ. The first sign of trouble? Butler’s noticeable no-show at the Gerber family’s sun-soaked vacation in Mexico.
Officially, their split was labeled “amicable,” with sources suggesting that their romance simply ran its course. In the world of Hollywood relationships, three years together is basically an eternity. But there may be more to the story. Rumor has it that Kaia’s supermodel mom, Cindy Crawford, and businessman dad, Randy Gerber, played a not-so-subtle role in the breakup. According to insiders, her parents had a serious sit-down with Butler to discuss his intentions, and let’s just say it didn’t go over well.
“What really pushed things over the edge was when Kaia’s parents confronted Austin,” a source spilled to the Daily Mail. “They basically told him he could be wasting the best years of her life if he wasn’t planning on making a solid commitment. Austin didn’t appreciate them meddling in their relationship, and it really rubbed him the wrong way.”
Kaia, understandably, was caught in the middle and is reportedly upset with her parents for interfering. “She’s partly blaming them for how things ended,” the insider added. “She told her parents they had no right to come between her and Austin.”
Looks like even in the land of the rich and famous, family drama can throw a wrench into relationships.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
On the marriage front, 2025 has already delivered its first big shocker: Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are splitting up after nearly 17 years together. TMZ broke the news in January, leaving fans stunned and sparking questions about how the couple will navigate co-parenting their three children — Honor, Haven, and Hayes. While the exact reasons behind the breakup haven’t been officially confirmed, the signs have been there for a while.
For starters, Alba herself hinted at cracks in their relationship during an episode of the Before, During & After Baby podcast. Speaking with Katherine Schwarzenegger, the Honey star described their marriage as more “roommates” than romantic partners after the honeymoon phase wore off. “It’s all rosy for two-and-a-half years,” she said (via People). “But then after that, you become roommates. You’re just going through the motions, the responsibilities. It’s a lot of like checking the boxes.”
Warren also opened up about their challenges, just six months before the breakup news hit. In an interview with Us Weekly, he admitted their marriage took hard work but emphasized their deep friendship and mutual support. “The secret, I think, is just having each other’s back,” he shared. “It’s hard work, but we roll up our sleeves and we do it. It’s wild. It’s the longest relationship I could have ever imagined.”
Even with their best efforts, it seems the couple couldn’t overcome their struggles. As they move forward separately, the focus will likely shift to co-parenting and finding a new balance for their family.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have officially called it quits after 10 years of marriage. Simpson broke the news herself in a heartfelt statement to People, revealing, “Eric and I have been living separately while navigating a painful situation in our marriage.” Despite the split, she emphasized that their focus remains on their three children — Maxwell, Birdie Mae, and Ace Knute. “Our children come first, and we are focusing on what is best for them,” Simpson shared. She also expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support, adding, “We appreciate privacy right now as we work through this as a family.”
While the announcement may feel sudden, insiders say the couple had been living apart for months before making it public. Behind the scenes, Simpson has been channeling her emotions into her music, reportedly working on a deeply personal album inspired by the struggles in her marriage. According to a source who spoke with the Daily Mail, the project has been in the works for years. “It’s going to be about her broken heart, so, yeah, you could call it a revenge or heartbreak album,” the insider revealed. “When Jessica writes music, she pours her heart into it without a filter. The album will be super emotional and tell her side of the story.”
Looks like fans will have to wait for the album’s release to get the full scoop on what went down. If Simpson’s history of raw, heartfelt songwriting is anything to go by, it’s bound to be a tearjerker — and a must-listen for anyone looking for the ultimate breakup anthem.