Introduction
Celebrity breakups always capture the spotlight, and summer 2025 proved to be no exception. From long-term marriages to whirlwind romances, several high-profile couples shocked fans by calling it quits during the season. These separations, often fueled by busy schedules, lifestyle differences, or the constant pressure of public scrutiny, became some of the most talked-about headlines in entertainment. Below is a roundup of the top 10 celebrity breakups that defined the summer, each leaving its own mark on pop culture conversations.
1) Dakota Johnson & Chris Martin — (confirmed June 4, 2025)
The on-and-off relationship between actress Dakota Johnson and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin was reported to have been ended in early June, and the split was widely covered by People and other outlets. The breakup was described as feeling “final this time” by sources, and it was reported that Johnson had been photographed without her engagement ring in New York in the days following the news. While their relationship had spanned several years and was kept relatively private, the news that it had been called off was widely circulated and analyzed by entertainment outlets during the first week of June. The couple’s differing views on family planning and age were reported to have been among the recurring issues that led to the parting of ways.
2) Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom — (confirmed late June 2025)
After nearly a decade together, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were reported as having called off their engagement in late June. Multiple outlets conveyed that the decision had been reached after months of tension and disputed schedules — with Perry on tour for much of the year — and that the split was being navigated amicably with co-parenting of their daughter prioritized. In the weeks after the confirmation, it was reported that both were seen together in family settings, underscoring that co-parenting arrangements were being emphasized. Media coverage pointed out that the separation had been discussed for months prior, and that both parties had been focused on stability for their child as they changed their relationship status.
3) Shailene Woodley & Lucas Bravo (confirmed late September 15, 2025)
Their relationship reportedly began publicly in March 2025, when they were first seen together in Paris. In April, they went “Instagram official” during a trip to Slab City, California, with Lucas sharing images of the two together.
By the time of the confirmation, both had removed all photos of each other from their Instagram profiles. Woodley deleted posts going back from late January through August, including a post featuring Bravo at Disneyland’s Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge from May 4. The last time they were observed together publicly was on August 4, 2025, when they were seen in Paris on the set of Emily in Paris, with Woodley leaning on Bravo.
4) Sasha Farber & Jenn Tran — (announced June 2025)
Professional dance partners and fan favorites Sasha Farber and Jenn Tran were reported to have ended their romance mid-summer, with multiple outlets noting that the pair had “called it quits” after their brief public romance. Because their relationship had been formed during a televised dance season, the separation was covered both as a personal story and as entertainment news, with coverage speaking to the pressures of performing and public scrutiny that often accompany showbiz relationships. The breakup was reported in June, and it was emphasized that the split was handled with mutual respect in public statements and social posts.
5) JaNa Craig & Kenny Rodriguez (Love Island USA) — (July 27, 2025)
Reality-TV couples were not exempt from the summer wave of breakups: JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, a fan-favorite pair from Love Island USA, were reported to have separated in late July. The break was confirmed after social media signs and then an exclusive report, with sources indicating that Craig initiated the split following concerns that were said to have arisen after a public appearance. The story was notable because it illustrated how veteran reality-TV narratives of rapid public coupling are frequently subject to rapid reversals once couples return to private life; therefore, their split was widely circulated among reality-TV and pop culture outlets.
6) Gigi Gorgeous & Nats Getty — (July 2025)
In July, the marriage between influencer and creator Gigi Gorgeous and producer-artist Nats Getty was reported to have been ended after several years together. Coverage emphasized that the split was mutually decided and that both parties had requested privacy as they navigated the change. The dissolution was covered sensitively by outlets that track influencer culture, and it was placed in context with other celebrity marriages and divorces that were announced that month.
7) Denise Richards & Aaron Phypers — (legal filing & July 2025)
Among the summer’s separations, the long-running public saga involving Denise Richards was escalated when legal filings were made in early July; E! News and similar outlets reported that Aaron Phypers had filed for divorce and that an official date of separation was included in paperwork. The filing was reported on July 7, and it was subsequently covered as part of the season’s pattern of long marriages and partnerships being navigated through legal channels. The story carried both legal documents and personal timeline details, which were included in reporting to explain the procedural elements of that particular separation.
8) Cat Deeley & Patrick Kielty — (announced July 29, 2025)
Television host Cat Deeley and her husband Patrick Kielty announced their separation at the end of July in a public statement that was covered by BBC and other outlets. It was reported that the couple had opted to separate after more than a decade together, and that an emphasis had been placed on continued unity in parenting and mutual respect. The announcement was notable for its public joint statement format, which many outlets highlighted as an example of a respectful, non-contentious family separation that was handled with sensitivity to children and public image.
9) Jessica Mulroney & Ben Mulroney — (public signs in July 2025)
A high-profile separation was reported for Jessica Mulroney and Ben Mulroney in July, after photos and social behavior led outlets to conclude that the pair had separated following a long marriage. Reporting in mid-July flagged that Jessica had been posting images without her wedding ring and that long-running strains had been present. Although the couple’s split was not always detailed in full by the parties, the media coverage of the separation was broad given Jessica’s profile in fashion and television and Ben’s media career. Thus, the story was broadly circulated in July entertainment roundups.
10) Jacob Elordi & Olivia Jade Giannulli — (confirmed August 7, 2025)
In early August, People published a report confirming that Jacob Elordi and influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli had split after an on-again, off-again relationship that had been tracked by outlets for several years. The split was tied, in reporting, to lifestyle changes and geographic moves (Giannulli’s reported move to Paris was cited as contextual), and the story was covered as another example of a modern celebrity relationship that was tested by career demands and public scrutiny. People’s coverage emphasized that both parties remained in the public eye and that mutual respect was being described by sources.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the top celebrity breakups of summer 2025 revealed how quickly relationships in the spotlight can shift, from long-term marriages ending to short-lived romances fading just months after going public. While many separations were framed as amicable and focused on co-parenting or personal growth, the public interest underscored how these high-profile splits continue to shape entertainment headlines and social media conversations well beyond the summer season.
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