The Celebrity Break-Ups That Defined 2025
Some of Hollywood’s most familiar couples called it quits in 2025, closing chapters that had lasted years — and in some cases, decades. From quiet separations to headline-making splits, these breakups defined the year in celebrity relationships.
Even by Hollywood standards, 2025 was a year of major relationship shakeups. Several longtime couples — many once considered rock-solid — quietly went their separate ways, while others ended engagements or closed chapters that had played out in the public eye for years.
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev at the opening night of the revival of "Our Town" on Broadway at The Barrymore Theatre on October 10, 2024 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
From nearly two-decade marriages to low-key, long-running romances, these breakups stood out not just for who was involved, but for what they represented. Here’s a look at the most notable celebrity splits of the year.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban surprised fans when they announced in June that they were separating after 19 years of marriage. The news came via a joint statement saying they had “made the difficult decision to separate at this time” and would continue co-parenting their two daughters, Sunday and Faith.
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman at the 60th Academy Of Country Music Awards on May 08, 2025 in Frisco, Texas | Source: Getty Images
The couple met in 2005 and married in 2006, and for years were seen as one of Hollywood’s more stable long-term partnerships — making the split one of the year’s most significant celebrity relationship stories.
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren announced their separation after 16 years of marriage, officially filing for divorce in early February. According to court documents, their separation date was listed as December 27, 2024, with Alba citing irreconcilable differences.
Cash Warren and Jessica Alba at the 2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party on March 10, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
The couple first met on the set of "Fantastic Four" in 2004, married in May 2008, and share three children: Honor (16), Haven (13), and Hayes (7).
Alba confirmed the split in an Instagram post in January, describing it as part of a “journey of self-realization and transformation” for both of them, while emphasizing their commitment to moving forward with love, kindness, and mutual respect. She also requested joint physical and legal custody of their children as the divorce proceeds.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson ended their marriage after 10 years together, confirming their split in early 2025.
In a statement, Simpson said the decision came after “living separately while navigating a painful situation in our marriage,” adding that their children remained their top priority. The couple married in 2014 and share three children — Maxwell, Ace, and Birdie.
Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson seen walking in SoHo on February 6, 2020 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Over the years, Simpson had spoken openly about the ups and downs of their relationship, making the breakup feel especially personal to longtime fans who followed her journey through both her music and her memoir.
Despite the split, she emphasized that the family would continue moving forward with “love and support.”
Nina Dobrev and Shaun White
One of the more talked-about splits of the year involved actress Nina Dobrev and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White, who called off their engagement in September after dating for five years.
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Grand Palais in Paris, on August 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
The pair began their relationship in 2019, went public during the pandemic, and got engaged in October 2024 when White proposed with a 5-carat diamond ring.
Their breakup was described as a mutual decision “made with love and a deep respect for one another,” and came as fans noticed Dobrev attending events without her engagement ring and later unpinning her engagement post on social media.
Nina Dobrev attends the opening night red carpet for "Giant" at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 4, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Source: Getty Images
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom also ended their relationship and called off their engagement after nearly a decade together.
The two first began dating in 2016, got engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2019, and welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove, in 2020.
While they had taken breaks in the past, the 2025 split marked a more permanent decision. Both emphasized that their focus remained on co-parenting and raising their daughter, choosing to move forward in a respectful and supportive way rather than through a public fallout.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones on March 2, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images
Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin
Rounding out the year’s major breakups were Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin, who quietly ended their on-and-off relationship after nearly seven years together.
First linked in 2017, the pair kept much of their romance private and rarely spoke about it publicly. According to a source, the split was amicable, with both choosing to focus on their individual lives and careers.
Despite years of marriage rumors, the couple never confirmed an engagement, and their decision to part ways was described as mutual and without drama (People).
By the end of 2025, it was clear that even the most established celebrity relationships can change. While each breakup had its own story, together they marked a year defined by transitions, reflection, and new beginnings — both in and out of the spotlight.