The year 2025 proved to be a turbulent one for love in Tinseltown, with several high-profile Hollywood couples calling it quits. From shocking divorces after decades together to sudden splits of seemingly solid engagements, the personal lives of celebrities became headline news, captivating fans and netizens worldwide. Here is a detailed look at the most notable breakups and divorces that defined Hollywood in 2025.
A Summer of Shock: Long-Term Unions Dissolve
The entertainment world was rocked in the summer of 2025 when one of its most enduring partnerships came to an end. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban decided to separate after two decades of marriage. The actress formally filed for divorce in a Tennessee court just days after the separation was announced, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason. This unexpected move ended their 20-year union and immediately sparked intense speculation online about the reasons behind the split and the division of their substantial assets.
Another long-term relationship that reached its conclusion involved Dakota Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. The couple, who had been together for eight years, decided to part ways. Sources revealed to People magazine that the pair had even been secretly engaged but were in no rush to marry. Despite navigating previous ups and downs, they ultimately could not make it work. Post-breakup, Martin found himself in headlines again due to rumors linking him to Sophie Turner, while Johnson reportedly focused on her career and is said to be 'slowly dating'.
High-Profile Splits and Surprising New Beginnings
Pop sensation Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom, parents to a young daughter, ended their relationship in June 2025 after nine years together. They had been engaged since 2019. The split was emotionally charged for Perry, who broke down on stage during the Australian leg of her tour. While Bloom was seen attending high-profile events like Jeff Bezos's wedding in Italy, Katy Perry moved on very publicly. She confirmed she was 'officially dating' former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on her birthday and later shared cozy holiday pictures with him, marking one of the year's most surprising romantic developments.
Fans were also disappointed to learn that Nina Dobrev and Olympic snowboarder Shaun White called off their engagement. The couple, who had been in a relationship since 2019, had shared their dreamy engagement in October 2024. Rumors of trouble began when Dobrev was spotted without her ring at the Toronto International Film Festival and subsequently deleted photos with White from her Instagram. People magazine confirmed the mutual but painful split, ending their five-year romance.
Amicable Partings and Looking Ahead
Not all splits were acrimonious. Comedian Amy Schumer and her husband, chef Chris Fischer, decided to end their marriage of seven years because, as reported by US Weekly, they had 'lost the spark'. Schumer shared the news on social media, emphasizing that they ended their union on good terms, mutually agreeing the relationship was not what it once was. The ex-couple committed to co-parenting their child amicably and have even been able to maintain a sense of humor, cracking jokes about their separation.
These high-profile breakups of 2025 show that even in the glamorous world of Hollywood, relationships face immense pressures. The constant media scrutiny, demanding careers, and the passage of time can challenge even the strongest bonds. While fans sent condolences and support, these events also sparked broader conversations about marriage, longevity, and the personal cost of life in the public eye.
