Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber end their 3-year romance with 'no bad blood' between them, reveals source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler have called it quits after three years of dating. The former couple first ignited romance rumors in December 2021 when they were spotted attending a yoga session together in Los Angeles.
Their relationship quickly blossomed, making its public debut on the red carpet at W Magazine's annual Best Performances party in March 2022.
What did sources say about Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler's split?
Sources confirmed to TMZ on Tuesday, January 7, that 33-year-old 'Dune: Part Two' star Austin Butler and 23-year-old model Kaia Gerber have ended their three-year relationship "around the end of 2024."
The split is reported to be amicable, with "no bad blood" between the two, according to sources close to the couple, as shared by DailyMail.
Notably, Butler was absent from Gerber's family's recent vacation in Mexico, which sparked speculation. The breakup explains why Gerber didn’t bring a partner along for the trip, while her brother Presley Gerber was seen with his girlfriend, Isabella Jones.
The vacation, which also included their parents, Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, appears to have marked a natural end to the couple’s relationship, with insiders revealing that "the relationship just simply ran its course."
It's worth noting that Kaia Gerber previously dated ‘Euphoria’ star Jacob Elordi for over a year and had a brief fling with Pete Davidson between late 2019 and January 2020.
Meanwhile, Austin Butler was in a long-term relationship with Vanessa Hudgens from 2011 to 2020. After their split, he was rumored to have briefly dated his ‘Elvis’ co-star Olivia DeJonge in 2020 before being spotted kissing Lily-Rose Depp in August of 2021.
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler made public appearances together
Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler attended the 2022 Met Gala together in May, where they shared a sweet, PDA-filled moment as they reached the top of the Metropolitan Museum of Art staircase.
Throughout the 2022-2023 awards season, Gerber was a constant supporter of Butler, who earned numerous accolades.
The couple was also spotted sharing a kiss at the Golden Globes and attending the Vanity Fair Oscars party. In May 2023, they were seen enjoying dinner at Roberta's in Culver City, California.
A year later, sources told PEOPLE that the couple's relationship was still strong, with one insider revealing, "They held hands the entire way to dinner and stopped and hugged a few times before going into a club [on May 24]."
In an interview with WSJ Magazine, Gerber explained why she kept her relationship with Butler private, saying, "Honestly, I feel like so few things in my life are private, and that is one of the things that I try to keep as sacred as possible."
Internet reacts to Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler's split
Upon hearing the news of Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler's split after three years of dating, reactions online were mixed, with some mocking the breakup, others expressing concern, and many offering advice.
One user mocked, "Who would imagine a 33 year old and 23 year old wouldn't last 😆 two completely different maturity levels and goals."
One Facebook user blamed Bulter for the separation claiming, "He's the problem."
One fan worried, "And they were so cute together! Darn!"
A said, "Awww that’s too bad."
One person suggested, "He wants someone simpler. But she deserves being treated."
A social media user dubbed, “A stunning couple. Very sad news.”
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