15 celebrity couples who called it quits in 2023

15 celebrity couples whose relationship didn't make it into 2024

2023 will soon be coming to an end and many celebrity relationships couldn't make it into the new year. While romance did shine through in 2023, there were some ties that came undone but 2024 beckons, offering new beginnings. Here is the list of 15 such couples.

Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds

Deion Sanders and Tracey Edmonds exchanged rings in February 2019. At the time, the businesswoman shared a now-deleted Instagram post, saying, “Happy Valentine’s Day Fam! Sending LOVE to MY LOVE/MY FIANCÉ  @deionsanders! ❤️💍God is SO GOOD! We’re 8 years in, made it through the storms TOGETHER, and will be spending the rest of our lives TOGETHER!” However, the duo decided to go their separate ways in December. In a joint statement, they said, “To EVERYONE who has been there for us, supported us, and shown us love...We have mutually decided that it is best for us to move forward in life AS FRIENDS and have made this decision with love in our hearts, respect for each other, and appreciation for the time we've shared together. Please keep us in your prayers as we go through this transition. Thank you for being there for us ALL THESE YEARS! We love you and appreciate you SO MUCH!”

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness

Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Jackman had been married for almost three decades before splitting in September 2023. They shared via a statement, “ 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.” The ex-pair continued, “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,” before adding, “Deb and Hugh Jackman. This is the sole statement either of us will make.”

Jeannie Mai Jenkins and Jeezy

Jeezy and Jeannie Mai Jenkins wed in an intimate ceremony in Atlanta in March 2021. But the couple had a short-lived marriage and the rapper filed for divorce in September. According to legal documents, Jeezy claimed that he was “living in a bona fide state of separation” and that their marriage was "irretrievably broken" with "no hope for reconciliation."

Khadijah Haqq and Bobby McCray

Khadijah Haqq and Bobby McCray ended their over-a-decade-old marriage earlier this year. The actress said in a statement, “Now more than ever I have been relying on prayer. Family is so important to me. Unfortunately, life has brought me through a tremendous transition. 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.”

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari also had a short-lived marriage. They got married in 2022 but sought divorce in July 2023. Later, the singer posted on Instagram, “As everyone knows, Hesam and I are no longer together … 6 years is a long time to be with someone so, I’m a little shocked but … I’m not here to explain why because it honestly nobody’s business !!! But, I couldn’t take the pain anymore honestly !!!”

Corey Feldman and Courtney Anne Mitchell 

Corey Feldman and Courtney Anne Mitchell got married in 2016. But this year decided to go their separate ways. The 52-year-old actor said, “We have been through so much together and still have much love and respect for each other. 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.”

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick

Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick got engaged in May 2021, after two years of dating, but decided not to go forward with their union in August. A joint statement read, “After sharing the news with family and close friends first, and taking the time to properly process it ourselves, we are saddened with heavy hearts to share that we have decided to end our engagement.”

Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes

In June 2022, Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes tied the knot. But were married for only 13 months and Bush filed for divorce from Hughes in August. A tipster close to them shared with 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.”

Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello

Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello ended their marriage after seven years of togetherness. In a statement, they mentioned, “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 for our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives.”

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef

Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef got married in 2018 but divorced after six years in July of this year. They said, “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.”

Billy Porter and Adam Smith

Billy Porter and Adam Smith ended their marriage this year after getting hitched in 2017. Porter’s spokesperson said, “I can confirm that Billy Porter and his husband Adam Smith have made the sad decision to end their marriage after six years. 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.”

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky

Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky announced their separation in September after remaining married for 27 years, although the couple continue to live together. An insider shared with 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.”

Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford

Billie Eilish and Jesse Rutherford ended their relationship in mid-May. At the time, a spokesperson for Eilish said that they "split amicably and remain good friends.” The rep also added, “All cheating rumors are false. Both are currently single.”

Serene Russell and Brandon Jones

The former love birds, Serene Russell and Brandon Jones ended their relationship in May. They said, “After many months, today we have ultimately decided to end our engagement. We have tried to work privately on our relationship which has been incredibly challenging in the public eye. This has been immensely hard to accept and painful, as there is a lot of love between the two of us.”

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner

Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner divorced in 2023 after being together for almost two decades. “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,” Costner's representative shared.