We’re approaching the end of 2023 and this year has already noticed multiple celebrity divorces. Obviously, one of the those being Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, whose breakup was earth-shattering to all their fans.
Many other celebrity couples have called it quits this year. From short-lived marriages falling apart like Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez to almost a three decade’s worth of love like Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman, here are the biggest celebrity divorces of 2023.
September :
Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-lee announced on September 15 that they ended their marriage after 27 years. The two met in 1995 before getting married a year later.
Hugh and Deb released a statement to People, saying “We have been blessed to share almost 3 decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth.”
“Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives.”
The statement, signed “Deb and Hugh Jackman,” concluded: “This is the sole statement either of us will make.”
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Jonas and Turner called it quits after four years of marriage. After days of speculation, TMZ reported that Joe had officially filled for divorce on September 5.
According to the paperwork, the musician stated that it is “in the best interests” of the couple’s two daughters that “the parties have shared parental responsibility.”
Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Jeezy
The rapper filed for divorce from The Real host on Sept. 14 in Atlanta, Georgia, after more than two years of marriage.
Jeezy’s filing said that their marriage is “irretrievably broken” with “no hope for reconciliation.” The document also said that the rapper wants to share joint legal custody of the pair’s daughter.
Bijou Phillips and Danny Masterson
Phillips filed for divorce from that’s 70s show actor in September after more than a decade of marriage.
The filing came less than two weeks after the actor was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after being found guilty on two counts of rape.
August :
Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes
Sophia Bush filed for divorce from Grant Hughes on Aug. 4 after 13 months of marriage. The actress has also erased the last name “Hughes” from her Instagram bio.
A source tells People “Sophia and Grant were friends for 10 years and bonded during COVID through their love of community service. They continue to run their nonprofit together and remain good friends.”
The news came seven weeks after Bush celebrated their wedding anniversary in a post on Instagram.
Khadijah Haqq and Bobby McCray
The Sky High actress announced her separation from the former NFL player on Instagram on Aug. 18 after 13 Years of Marriage.
In her statement, Haqq wrote, “Now more than ever I have been relying on prayer.”
“Family is so important to me. Unfortunately, life has brought me to tremendous transition,” Haqq continued in part. “After 13 years of marriage, 16 years together and 4 incredible children, I have come to the intensely difficult conclusion that while Bobby & I have a great deal of love for one [another], it’s best we move forward separately.”
Corey Feldman and Courtney Anne
Corey Feldman announced his separation from Courtney Anne Mitchell, his wife of seven years, amid her ongoing health conditions.
The actor and musician said in a statement obtained by PEOPLE on August 8 that :
“We have been through so much together and still have much love and respect for each other,” Feldman said. “There is no one to blame. This is a case of life becoming really hard, Courtney dealing with health issues, and two people who have grown apart and now find themselves at a crossroads.”
July :
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari
After getting married in 2022, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari went their separate ways in July after 14 months of marriage.
According to sources who spoke to TMZ, the couple “have separated after a nuclear argument that involves allegations of cheating” with Asghari having confronted Spears “over rumors she stepped out on him.
Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson
TMZ reports that Tina filed for divorce on July 26 after eight years of marriage, listing the date of separation as Tuesday and “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split.
Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello
Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello went their separate ways after seven years of marriage. The couple got married in 2015, and the news was announced this July.
The former couple released a statement to Page Six saying, “We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.”
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez split after tying the knot in May 2021. While at Wimbledon, Grande was spotted without her engagement ring or wedding band, and soon news broke of their divorce.
Per an Entertainment Tonight source, “Ariana and Dalton tried to make things work, but ultimately they were just not a good fit. Dalton has been very private and low-key about their relationship with his work colleagues and hasn’t been talking a lot about their split.”
Adam Smith and Billy Porter
Billy Porter and husband Adam Smith went their separate ways in early July after six years of marriage.
In a whirlwind romance, the two met in 2009 and began dating for about a year before breaking up. In 2015, they rekindled their relationship and got married only two weeks after their engagement in 2017.
The former couple’s rep confirmed the sad news to People, saying in part, “The decision was an amicable and mutual one and was made after much consideration. They continue to love and support each other as they embark on this next chapter. There will be no further comment from either parties and it would be appreciated if their privacy be respected.”
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announced their divorce in early July after six years of marriage.
“We have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all these wonderful years,” the Puerto Rican superstar and the Syrian-Swedish artist told PEOPLE in a joint statement in July.
Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky
PEOPLE confirmed on July 3 that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and her husband have separated after 27 years of marriage.
A source close to the pair told PEOPLE: “Kyle and Mauricio have been separated for a while now but are still living under the same roof. They remain amicable as they figure out what’s next for them and their family.”
May :
Jeremy Allen White and Addison Timlin
On May 11, the star of The Bear and actress Addison Timlin are getting divorced after three years of marriage.
The two met as teens and even co-starred in a 2008 drama, Afterschool. Now, they share two daughters, 4-year-old Ezer and 2-year-old Dolores.
On Mother’s Day this year, Timlin posted a photo on Instagram calling herself a “single mom.” Viewers were quick to point out the misuse of the word, so Timlin edited the caption to say, “co-parent,” instead.
Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner
The Yellowstone star’s wife has filed for divorce from the actor after 18 years of marriage. The pair share three children.
In a statement to PEOPLE in May, Costner’s representative said, “It is with great sadness that circumstances beyond his control have transpired which have resulted in Mr. Costner having to participate in a dissolution of marriage action.”
“We ask that his, Christine’s, and their children’s privacy be respected as they navigate this difficult time,” the rep added.
April :
Kim Zolciak-Biermann and Kroy Biermann
After nearly 12 years of marriage, The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum filed for divorce from the retired athlete.
The pair’s date of separation has been listed as April 30, per court documents obtained by TMZ.
In the filing, The Real Housewives of Atlanta star described her marriage as “irretrievably broken with no hope of reconciliation.” Zolciak-Biermann is seeking primary physical custody of their children and joint legal custody; she has also asked for spousal support and the restoration of her maiden name.
The former couple also share two sons Kash and KJ as well as twins Kane and Kaia.
March :
Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon
Just before the couple’s 12-year wedding anniversary, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth announced their “difficult decision” to divorce.
Reese and Jim surprised fans in March when they posted a joint Insta statement confirming their split :
“It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We have enjoyed so many wonderful years together and are moving forward with deep love, kindness, and mutual respect for everything we have created together,” they wrote.
“Our biggest priority is our son and our entire family as we navigate this next chapter. These matters are never easy and are extremely personal. We truly appreciate everyone’s respect for our family’s privacy at this time.”
The couple met in 2010 and got married less than a year after meeting. Since then, they share a 10-year-old son, Tennesee James.
Alex Pettyfer and Toni Garrn
Model Toni Garrn announced in an Instagram Story post on April 22 that she and actor Alex Pettyfer were divorcing after two years of marriage.
“Alex and I have made the very difficult decision to divorce,” the model wrote in an Instagram Story statement on April 21. “We will continue our relationship as friends and coparents to our angel [daughter] Luca. Please respect our privacy during this sensitive time. Thank you.”
Shannen Doherty and Kurt Iswarienko
The Charmed alum filed for divorce from Iswarienko on April 21, after 11 years of marriage.
“Divorce is the last thing Shannen wanted,” Doherty’s rep, Leslie Sloane, told PEOPLE in a statement. “Unfortunately, she felt she was left with no other option.”
Drake Bell and Janet Von Schmeling
Drake Bell’s wife, Janet Von Schmeling, filed for divorce one week after Bell was reported missing and later found safe.
Von Schmeling cited “irreconcilable differences,” according to the dissolution of marriage petition filed in Los Angeles County’s Superior Court on April 20.
Von Schmeling also requested legal and physical custody of the couple’s baby as well as spousal support, according to the document.
Eva Marcille and Michael Sterling
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star filed for divorce from the lawyer on March 23, after four years of marriage, stating that their marriage is “irretrievably broken,” according to documents obtained by PEOPLE.
“This has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, but sometimes life takes your journey in a direction you were not expecting,” Marcille told PEOPLE exclusively. “Our children remain our biggest priority and the eight and half years we have spent together will always be cherished. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”
The pair married on Oct. 7, 2018, and they share three children.
Joanna Krupa and Douglas Nunes
Nunes filed for divorce from husband Douglas Nunes on March 24 after nearly five years of marriage, according to papers obtained by PEOPLE.
In the documents, he cites their separation date at Jan. 2, 2023. He lists “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for divorce.
The pair wed in July 2018 and share 3-year-old daughter Asha-Leigh.
February :
Julie Banderas and Andrew Sansone
After almost 14 years of marriage, Fox News’ Julie Banderas announced on live TV on Feb.9 that she and her husband, financial advisor Andrew Sansone, are getting divorced.
Banderas, who shares three children with Sansone, hinted as far back as December that there was trouble in their marriage, tweeting “you mean soon to be ex?” when a fan referenced her husband.
Drew Sidora and Ralph Pittman
The Real Housewives of Atlanta duo, who share two kids, called it quits in February after eight years of marriage, with Pittman filing for divorce.
January :
DeAnna Pappas and Stephen Stagliano
The former Bachelor Nation star announced her split from her husband on January 19 after 11 years of marriage.
“We ask you to respect our privacy during this difficult time as we navigate the new normal,” the ABC alum’s statement read in part. “We want to thank our dear friends & family for your endless support & many, many prayers during what has become the most difficult time of our lives.”
The pair wed in October 2011, and share two children: Addison, 8, and Austin, 6.
Noel Gallagher and Sara MacDonald
The “Champagne Supernova” singer and MacDonald announced their split on January 16 after more than 20 years of marriage.
“Noel and Sara will together continue to look after their children who remain their priority,” a spokesperson said of the former Oasis member and MacDonald.
They share two sons Donovan, 15, and Sonny, 12 .
