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Celebrity breakups of 2021: From Kanye and Kim to JLo and A-Rod

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April 15, 2021Updated Dec. 31, 2021, 10:21 a.m. ET
Not every love story has a happy ending. We look back on the celebrity couples who split up this past year. From Kanye West and Kim Kardashian ending their marriage to Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez ending their engagement, here are the stars who announced breakups and divorces in 2021. Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin announced in a joint statement to USA TODAY on Dec. 21 that they are filing for divorce after nearly a decade of marriage. In their statement, they said that, despite the end of their marriage, their love for one another remains " eternal. " " After much prayer and consideration, we have decided to go into our futures separately but forever connected, " the couple said. " There ’ s no one at fault; we believe this is the next best chapter in the evolution of our love. We are incredibly grateful for the life-changing years we ’ ve spent together as husband and wife. "
Not every love story has a happy ending. We look back on the celebrity couples who split up this past year. From Kanye West and Kim Kardashian ending their marriage to Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez ending their engagement, here are the stars who announced breakups and divorces in 2021.

Meagan GoodΒ and DeVon Franklin announced in a joint statement to USA TODAY on Dec. 21 that they are filing for divorce after nearly a decade of marriage. In their statement, they said that,Β despite the end of their marriage, their love for one another remains "eternal."

"After much prayer and consideration, we have decided to go into our futures separately but forever connected,"Β the couple said. "There’s no one at fault; we believe this is the next best chapter in the evolution of our love. We are incredibly grateful for the life-changing years we’ve spent together as husband and wife."
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Chrishell Stause and Jason Oppenheim are also moving their relationship to Splitsville. The " Selling Sunset " stars, who made their romance Instagram-official five months ago, are no longer dating but " continue to have the utmost respect for one another, " Oppenheim revealed on his Instagram Stories on Dec. 21. " We remain best friends and we will always love and support one another, " he added. Though Oppenheim described Stause as " the most amazing girlfriend I ' ve ever had " and said their romance was " the happiest and most fulfilling relationship of my life, " he noted they " have different wants regarding a family. "
Chrishell StauseΒ andΒ Jason OppenheimΒ are also moving their relationship toΒ Splitsville.

TheΒ "Selling Sunset"Β stars, who made their romance Instagram-official five months ago, are no longer datingΒ but "continue to have the utmost respect for one another," Oppenheim revealedΒ on hisΒ Instagram StoriesΒ on Dec. 21.

"We remain best friends and we will always love and support one another," he added.

Though Oppenheim described Stause as "the most amazing girlfriend I've ever had" and said their romance was "the happiest and most fulfilling relationship of my life," he noted they "have different wants regarding a family."
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Following Common ' s remarks on their relationship, Haddish said she was " very disappointed " in what the rapper said. During an interview with Lee , Haddish said Common " might be the type of person that never really settles with somebody, maybe he ' s like, you know, like bee going from flower to flower to flower. " " I don ' t know, " she added. " I wish him nothing but joy and happiness, you know. He will always be cool. " In regards to her disappointment, the comedian expressed that what Common told Lee wasn ' t exactly what he told her when the two split up. She also added that she missed him " from time to time, but that ' s with, I think, any intimate relationship that you might have, you miss them. But I ' m fine with it. It ' s cool. "
Following Common's remarks on their relationship, Haddish said she was "very disappointed" in what the rapper said.Β 

During an interview with Lee, Haddish said Common "might be the type of person that never really settles with somebody, maybe he's like, you know, like bee going from flower to flower to flower."

"I don't know," she added. "I wish him nothing but joy and happiness,Β  you know. He will always be cool."Β 

In regards to her disappointment, the comedian expressed that what Common told Lee wasn't exactly what he told her when the two split up. She also added that she missed him "from time to time, but that's with, I think, any intimate relationship that you might have, you miss them. But I'm fine with it. It's cool."Β 
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" Vanderpump Rules " stars James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss have called it quits. " After these 5 wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to call off the engagement, " Kennedy, 29, and Leviss, 27, said in a joint statement on their respective Instagram accounts . " We love each other very much, but we aren ’ t in love anymore. We want nothing but the best for each other so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending Love. " Their split also marks the end of their engagement, seven months after Kennedy popped the question.
"Vanderpump Rules" stars James Kennedy and Raquel Leviss have called it quits. "After these 5 wonderful years we had together, we decided we have two different goals and made the decision to call off the engagement," Kennedy, 29, and Leviss, 27, said in a joint statement on their respective Instagram accounts. "We love each other very much, but we aren’t in love anymore. We want nothing but the best for each other so please keep any thoughts positive. Sending Love."Β 

Their split also marks the end of their engagement, seven months after Kennedy popped the question.Β 
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Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes , who collaborated on the steamy 2019 duet " Se ñ orita, " announced their breakup after two years of dating in a Nov. 17 social media post. " We ' ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever, " the singers each posted on their Instagram Stories . " We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward. "
Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, who collaborated on the steamy 2019 duet "Señorita," announced their breakup after two years of dating in a Nov. 17 social media post. 

"We've decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever," the singers each posted on their Instagram Stories. "We started our relationship as best friends and will continue to be best friends. We so appreciate your support from the beginning and moving forward."
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" Bachelorette " stars Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes, who got engaged during the ABC series ' Season 17 finale, announced their breakup on Oct. 25. β€œ It is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways, ” they wrote on Instagram. β€œ We are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently. "
"Bachelorette" stars Katie Thurston and Blake Moynes, who got engaged during the ABC series' Season 17 finale, announced their breakup on Oct. 25. β€œIt is with mutual love and respect that we have decided to go our separate ways,” theyΒ wroteΒ on Instagram.Β β€œWe are so grateful for the moments we shared together and the entire journey that has unfolded this year, but we ultimately have concluded that we are not compatible as life partners, and it is the most caring choice for both of us to move forward independently."
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Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook announced they were splitting after three years of marrige on September 3 in a joint statement obtained by USA TODAY. " Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions, " they said, adding, " There is no anger or animosity, quite the contrary. "
Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook announced they were splitting after three years of marrige on September 3 in a joint statement obtained by USA TODAY.Β "Despite a deep love and respect for one another, we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions," they said, adding, "There is no anger or animosity, quite the contrary."Β Β 
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Jim Belushi filed for divorce from his wife of 23 years, Jennifer Sloan, on August 6, according to legal documents obtained by USA TODAY. The former couple tied the knot in May of 1998 and share two adult children. Belushi was previously married to Sandy Davenport from 1980 to 1988, with whom he shares one child. He was also married to Marjorie Bransfield from 1990 to 1992.
Jim Belushi filed for divorce from his wife of 23 years, Jennifer Sloan, on August 6, according to legal documents obtained by USA TODAY.Β The former couple tied the knot in May of 1998 and share two adult children.Β Belushi was previously married to Sandy Davenport from 1980 to 1988, with whom he shares one child. He was also married to Marjorie Bransfield from 1990 to 1992.Β 
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Liam Payne publicly announced his split from his fianc é e Maya Henry on the June 7 episode of " The Diary of a CEO " podcast. " I am indeed (single), " the former One Direction singer said. " I feel like more than anything at this point, I ’ m more disappointed in myself that I keep on hurting people. That annoys me. I ’ ve just not been very good at relationships. "
Liam Payne publicly announced his split from his fiancée Maya Henry on the June 7 episode of "The Diary of a CEO" podcast.Β "I am indeed (single)," the former One Direction singerΒ said. "I feel like more than anything at this point, I’m more disappointed in myself that I keep on hurting people. That annoys me. I’ve just not been very good at relationships."
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Blair Underwood and Desiree DaCosta are divorcing after 27 years of marriage . The couple announced their split in a joint statement shared May 31 on his official Instagram account and confirmed to USA TODAY by representative Lee Wallman. " After a tremendous amount of thought, prayer & work on ourselves individually & collectively, we have come to the conclusion to end our marriage that began 27 years ago, " the statement reads . β€œ It has truly been a beautiful journey. " The " Quantico " and β€œ When They See Us ” star, 56, and DaCosta, seen in β€œ Harlem Nights, ” share three grown children: Paris, Brielle and Blake.
Blair Underwood and Desiree DaCosta are divorcingΒ after 27 years of marriage. The couple announced their split in a joint statement shared May 31 on his official Instagram account and confirmed to USA TODAY by representative Lee Wallman.

"After a tremendous amount of thought, prayer & work on ourselves individually & collectively, we have come to the conclusion to end our marriage that began 27 years ago," the statement reads. β€œIt has truly been a beautiful journey."

The "Quantico" and β€œWhen They See Us” star, 56, and DaCosta, seen in β€œHarlem Nights,” share three grown children: Paris, Brielle and Blake.

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Jana Kramer has filed to divorce Mike Caussin after six years of marriage. The country music star took to her Instagram on April 21 to address the split, saying that, though she still believes " wholeheartedly in marriage, love, and rebuilding, " she " just can ' t fight any longer. " Kramer and the former NFL player married in 2015 and share two children. In September, 2020, the couple released a book together titled " The Good Fight: Wanting to Leave, Choosing to Stay, and the Powerful Practice for Loving Faithfully. " According to its Amazon description , the book is about how Kramer and Caussin " decided to honor their forever love by battling it out and staying together, told from both sides. "
Jana KramerΒ has filed to divorceΒ Mike CaussinΒ after six years of marriage.
The country music star took to herΒ InstagramΒ on April 21 to addressΒ the split, saying that, though she still believes "wholeheartedly in marriage, love, and rebuilding," she "just can't fight any longer."

Kramer and the former NFL player married in 2015 and share two children.Β In September, 2020, the couple released a book together titled "The Good Fight: Wanting to Leave, Choosing to Stay, and the Powerful Practice for Loving Faithfully." According to itsΒ AmazonΒ description, the book is about how Kramer and CaussinΒ "decided to honor their forever love by battling it out and staying together, told from both sides."
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After a public flip-flop in February regarding the status of their relationship , Jennifer Lopez , 51, and Alex Rodriguez , announced April 15 they " realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so, " according to a statement shared exclusively with the " Today " show and confirmed to USA TODAY by a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly. " We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects, " the statement continued. " We wish the best for each other and one another ’ s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support. " Lopez and Rodriguez got engaged in March 2019. The couple was scheduled to tie the knot in Italy in June 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic hit mid-March. They each have two children.
After aΒ public flip-flop in February regarding the status of their relationship, Jennifer Lopez, 51, and Alex Rodriguez,Β announced April 15 they "realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so," according to a statement shared exclusively with theΒ "Today"Β show and confirmed to USA TODAY by a person familiar with the situation but not authorized to speak publicly.

"We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects," the statement continued.Β "We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support."Β Lopez and Rodriguez gotΒ engaged in March 2019.Β The couple was scheduled to tie the knot in ItalyΒ in June 2020 before theΒ coronavirus pandemicΒ hit mid-March. They each have two children.
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Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West filed for divorce in February following almost seven years of marriage, Kardashian West ' s rep Christy Welder confirmed to USA TODAY. The two tied the knot in an over-the-top Italian ceremony in May 2014 after getting engaged on Kardashian ' s 33rd birthday in October 2013. They share four children: daughter North, 7, son Saint, 5, daughter Chicago, 3, and son Psalm, who turns 2 in May.
Kim KardashianΒ WestΒ and Kanye WestΒ filed for divorce in February following almost seven years of marriage, Kardashian West's repΒ Christy WelderΒ confirmed to USA TODAY.

The twoΒ tied the knot in anΒ over-the-top Italian ceremonyΒ in May 2014Β after getting engaged on Kardashian's 33rd birthday in October 2013. They share four children:Β daughter North, 7,Β son Saint, 5, daughter Chicago, 3,Β and son Psalm, who turns 2 in May.Β 
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Joseph " Joe Exotic " Maldonado-Passage and husband Dillon Passage are seeking a divorce, Passage announced March 26 on Instagram . Maldonado-Passage, 58, was made famous in Netflix ' s 2020 docuseries " Tiger King, " which also included his marriage to Passage. " This wasn ’ t an easy decision to make but Joe and I both understand that this situation isn ’ t fair to either of us, " Passage wrote. " It ’ s something that neither of us were expecting but we are going to take it day by day. We are on good terms still and I hope it can stay that way. I will continue to have Joe in my life and do my best to support him while he undergoes further legal battles to better his situation. "
Joseph "Joe Exotic" Maldonado-Passage and husband Dillon Passage are seeking a divorce, Passage announced March 26 on Instagram. Maldonado-Passage, 58, was made famous in Netflix's 2020 docuseries "Tiger King," which also included his marriage to Passage.Β 

"This wasn’t an easy decision to make but Joe and I both understand that this situation isn’t fair to either of us," Passage wrote. "It’s something that neither of us were expecting but we are going to take it day by day. We are on good terms still and I hope it can stay that way. I will continue to have Joe in my life and do my best to support him while he undergoes further legal battles to better his situation."
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" Bachelor " star Matt James, 29, and his season ' s winner, Rachael Kirkconnell, 24, broke up after James gave her the final rose following a racism controversy Kirkconnell and host Chris Harrison. James revealed during the March 15 " After The Final Rose " finale episode that after the controversy broke and Rachael apologized and they broke up – he said he doesn ' t think " anybody is irredeemable, " but there ' s a " lot of work " Kirkconnell needed to do alone.
"Bachelor" star Matt James, 29, and his season's winner, Rachael Kirkconnell,Β 24, broke up after James gave her the final rose following a racism controversy Kirkconnell and host Chris Harrison.Β 

James revealed during the March 15 "After The Final Rose" finale episode that after the controversy broke and Rachael apologized and they broke up – he said he doesn't think "anybody is irredeemable," but there's a "lot of work" Kirkconnell needed to do alone.Β 
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After a whirlwind romance and impromptu proposal on the 16th season of " The Bachelorette, " Dale Moss, 32, announced Jan. 20 that he and Clare Crawley, 39, have " decided to go our separate ways. " Crawley responded to Moss in an Instagram statement of her own the next day, suggesting his statement was news to her as well. " I was made aware of a β€˜ mutual ’ statement at the same time you all were, so I ’ ve needed some time to really digest this, ” she wrote. " Speaking for myself, my intentions with this relationship have always been very clear, so the truth is I am crushed. "
After a whirlwind romance and impromptu proposal onΒ theΒ 16th seasonΒ ofΒ "The Bachelorette,"Β Dale Moss, 32, announced Jan. 20 that he and Clare Crawley, 39, have "decided to go our separate ways."Β Crawley responded to Moss in anΒ InstagramΒ statement of her own the next day, suggesting his statement was news to her as well.

"I was made aware of a β€˜mutual’ statement at the same time you all were, so I’ve needed some time to really digest this,” she wrote. "Speaking for myself, my intentions with this relationship have always been very clear, so the truth is I am crushed."
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Destiny ' s Child alum LeToya Luckett and Tommicus Walker announced Jan. 11 they had decided to get a divorce, nearly four months after welcoming their second child, Tysun. " It is my deepest desire for us to be loving co-parents and keep a peaceful environment out of respect for our children, " Luckett wrote in an Instagram post.
Destiny's Child alum LeToya Luckett and Tommicus Walker announced Jan. 11 they had decided to get a divorce, nearly four months after welcoming their second child, Tysun.

"It is my deepest desire for us to be loving co-parents and keep a peaceful environment out of respect for our children," Luckett wrote in an Instagram post.Β 
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