Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson! Dakota Johnson & Chris Martin! 2019's Most Shocking Celebrity Splits Exposed
Dec. 31 2019, Updated 7:56 p.m. ET
2019 was filled with celebrity breakups, some that were predictable and others that were expected.
All year, RadarOnline.com covered shocking splits triggered by cheating allegations, domestic violence and couples that simply grew apart.
Larry King, who has already been married to seven women, is on the road to his eighth divorce as he has called it quits with his wife of 22 years, Shawn King.
Shahs of Sunset star Lilly Ghalichi‘s husband Dara Mir filed for divorce after two years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind the split. In their separation, he asked for joint custody of their child as well as to terminate the court’s ability to award his ex spousal support.
Zooey Deschanel and her producer husband Jacob Pechenik split up in September after over four years of marriage. They released a joint statement at the time of their breakup that explained they “are better off as friends, business partners and co-parents rather than life partners.”
In October, RadarOnline.com exclusively reported Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp called off their wedding plans after a massive blowup “about all the issues that have kept them from marrying all these years!”
Ben Affleck and Lindsay Shookus were reunited after their 2018 split, but after a few months together, they decided to end their relationship once again. RadarOnline.com reported Shookus pulled the plug so they could spend more time with their respective families.
Demi Lovato experienced two breakups this year. Back in March, she reentered rehab after her split with Henri Levy. Later in the year, she started dating model Austin Wilson, but she confirmed to fans they were no longer together when she begged a fan to refrain from bashing him after the breakup.
Even Ryan Seacrest and his younger girlfriend took some time apart in 2019. Fortunately, however, after the host promised to go to therapy, they rekindled their flame.
And that is not even half of it! Check out the gallery for some of the most shocking celebrity splits to happen in 2019!
Dakota Johnson & Chris Martin
Venus Williams & Nicky Hammond
Venus Williams dated Nicky Hammond for two years before they reportedly called it quits in June. According to a Page Six source, Venus and Nicky, who “remain friendly” weren’t on the same page regarding marriage and children. Another source said the relationship simply “ran its course.”
Jenelle Evans & David Eason
Teen Mom Jenelle Evans announced her split from David Eason on Halloween two years after they tied the knot. That same day, she fled to Tennessee and filed a restraining order against David asking to protect her son Jace from a previous relationship with Andrew Lewis, Kaiser with ex Nathan Griffith and their daughter Ensley.
Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott split up after two years and one baby together, RadarOnline.com reported on Tuesday, October 1. While denying a rumored reconciliation with her ex Tyga, the makeup mogul confirmed their breakup, insisting she and the rapper are on “great terms,” and have chosen to prioritize their friendship and daughter Stormi.
Kendall Jenner & Ben Simmons
Kendall Jenner split from her NBA star boyfriend Ben Simmons in May.
A Page Six source said the two broke up, nine months after RadarOnline.com reported the stars were being torn apart by their busy schedules.
Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson
Khloe Kardashian stuck by Tristan Thompson through multiple cheating scandals, but she called it quits in February after he hooked up with former family friend Jordyn Woods at a house party in Sherman Oaks. The baller has since praised her in flirty comments and posts on social media and has given her lavish gifts.
Kenya Moore & Marc Daly
Kenya Moore and her husband Marc Daly split after an explosive fightthat was captured by RHOA cameras. RadarOnline.com exclusively learned the argument stemmed from Marc’s conversation with Eva’s Marcille’s husband Michael Sterling in which he claimed “he is tired of Kenya’s s**t,” and “called her an attention w***e.” With her estranged husband in New York City, she is supposedly “really struggling being basically a single mom" the insider continued.
Porsha Williams & Dennis McKinley
Porsha Williams & her fiancé Dennis McKinley split in June, just three months after the birth of their daughter, Pilar Jhena. Finances, differences in parenting and cheating allegations plagued their relationship, but they reunited and are still planning a wedding as he proposed to her again in August!
Katie Holmes & Jamie Foxx
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx broke up after six years of a low-key romance. Just months after they finally went public, the Ray actor was caught leaving a nightclub with aspiring singer and alleged protege Sela Vave. On two occasions in October, he was pictured out clubbing and leaving a dinner at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills with Dana Caprio, but now as RadarOnline.com exclusively reported, they have “cooled things off” and the actress is allegedly “bummed” about it.
Kaitlynn Carter & Brody Jenner
On Friday, August 2, Us Weekly reported Brody Jenner and Kaitlynn Carter separated less than a year after they exchanged their vows in a lavish ceremony in Indonesia last June. They were never “legally married,” an insider told the outlet. A week later she was spotted on an Italian getaway with Miley Cyrus. Their hot and heavy romance lasted one month before they decided to remain friends.
Miley Cyrus/Liam/Kaitlynn/Cody
Miley Cyrus was married to Liam Hemsworth for a little less than a year before getting cozy with Kaitlynn Carter in Italy. Following their one month fling, she would move on to now beau Cody Simpson. Meanwhile, Liam filed for divorce and is said to be dating model Maddison Brown.
Adele & Simon Konecki
After seven years together, Adele called it quits on her marriage to Simon Konecki. The news broke just five months after it was reported the couple had separated. Following their breakup, Konecki contacted his ex wife stylist Clary Collicutt while the singer reportedly moved on to U.K. rapper Skepta.
Mackenzie and Josh McKee
In August, one day before her wedding anniversary, Mackenzie and Josh McKee announced on Twitter that she had ended her marriage after six years and three children together.
Wendy Williams & Kevin Hunter
Wendy Williams decided to end her 21 year marriage to Kevin Hunter after he welcomed a child with his mistress Sharina Hudson.
Lady Gaga & Christian Corano
Gaga broke up with fiancé Christian Carino in February after he got cozy with a mystery brunette. Following their two year romance, she had a fling with Dan Horton — but it ended in October.
Bradley Cooper & Irina Shayk
Bradley Cooper & Irina Shayk called it quits in June after four years together. Shayk was well aware that “things were bad” but she still “wanted him to commit and get married and show her more affection in public.” She stayed with him to help him try to win an Oscar, but he was always with Lady Gaga. Gaga’s sexually-charged performance of her hit “Shallow” — which won the Oscar for Best Original Song — with Cooper at the Academy Awards was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro & Jen Harley
Ronnie Ortiz-Magro and Jen Harley started off the year broken up after a “huge” New Year’s fight. They eventually reunited but their on & off relationship officially came to an end following the Oct. 4 incident. Cops responded to a call about a “battery in progress” and Ronnie was arrested. He was released from jail hours later and the LAPD immediately issued an emergency protective order, banning him from coming within 100 yards of Harley. His emergency protective order was lifted and he pleaded not guilty to domestic violence charges.
Jeff Bezos & MacKenzie
At the top of the year, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced he's divorcing his wife of 25 years. Prior to their separation, news broke that he was secretly whisking his mistress off to exotic destinations on his $65 million private jet, sending her raunchy messages, erotic selfies – including an X-rated d**k pic! — and having secret rendezvous at palatial private estates.
Gage Edwards & Jeff Lewis
Gage Edwards and Jeff Lewis were together for 10 years before calling it quits. Back in January, during the "Jeff Lewis Live" segment of his Sirius XM radio show, the reality star said his ex “burned down our house and broke up our family.” A few weeks later, however, he took full responsibility for their split and told fans he hoped they’d reconcile. But a source exclusively told RadarOnline.com, Edwards “has no intention of getting back together with Jeff."
Kelly Dodd & Brian Reagan
Kelly Dodd was “blindsided” by her August breakup with Dr. Brian Reagan since she had absolutely no idea that they were broken up until he announced it on his Instagram.
Mischa Barton & James Abercrombie
In June, RadarOnline.com exclusively learned Mischa Barton split from her boyfriend of two years James Abercrombie and was looking forward to her own personal new beginning. The MTV star is really taking time to be single right now, an informant told RadarOnline.com exclusively. “She has adjusted to the show and to the cast, but there is just a lot of tension in her life and he was a big part of that.”