Hey, readers! I’m so excited to dive into the world of celebrity breakups with you. From cheating scandals to irreconcilable differences, these couples shocked us with their sudden splits. So grab some popcorn and let’s go through the most jaw-dropping celebrity separations of the decade.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie #Brangelina 💔

One of the most iconic Hollywood duos, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie shocked the world when they announced their breakup in 2016. After being together for over a decade and raising six children, the couple went through a tumultuous split that included allegations of cheating and child abuse. Regardless of the reasons behind their separation, fans were devastated to see the end of #Brangelina.

Black and white picture of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie embracing

Chris Pratt and Anna Faris #Prattis 💔

Their adorable social media posts and funny interviews made Chris Pratt and Anna Faris seem like the perfect couple. However, in 2017, the actors announced their separation after eight years of marriage. Despite their efforts to co-parent their son, their split was painful to watch as fans saw their favorite funny couple fall apart.

Picture of Chris Pratt and Anna Faris smiling and posing together

Katy Perry and Russell Brand #Russy 💔

Katy Perry and Russell Brand’s romance was a whirlwind: they met in 2009, got engaged in 2010, and married in 2011. Sadly, their marriage only lasted 14 months, with Brand filing for divorce in 2011. While the couple has remained mostly mum on the reasons behind their split, Perry has hinted that it was due to Brand’s inability to handle the media scrutiny surrounding their relationship.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand walking together, with Perry holding a bouquet of flowers

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth 💔

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s on-again, off-again relationship had fans rooting for a happy ending. The couple first got engaged in 2012, then called it off, and got back together in 2015, but they finally ended things for good in 2019 after just eight months of marriage. Cyrus has since moved on, but fans can’t help but wonder what could have been.

Picture of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth hugging

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson 💔

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s relationship was the ultimate whirlwind: they got together in May 2018, got engaged in June, and called it quits in October of the same year. Despite their brief relationship, fans were invested in their love story, making their split all the more painful to watch.

Picture of Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson kissing on the red carpet

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux #JenandJustin 💔

After five years of being together and two years of marriage, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux announced their separation in 2018. While they remained amicable and released a joint statement, that didn’t stop fans from feeling sad about the end of #JenandJustin.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux walking hand-in-hand down a red carpet

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale 💔

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale were the It couple of the ’90s, but their marriage hit a rough patch when rumors of Rossdale’s infidelity emerged in 2015. They announced their split after 13 years of marriage, and while they have since moved on, fans couldn’t help but feel heartbroken for the former lovebirds.

Black and white picture of Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale sitting together

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard 💔

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s marriage was nothing short of a rollercoaster. They began dating in 2012 and got married in 2015, but their relationship quickly ended in divorce the following year. Allegations of physical and verbal abuse were thrown around on both sides, making their split a painful one to watch.

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard posing together on the red carpet

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber #Jelena 💔

Ah, the ultimate teenage romance: Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber. The two pop stars had a tumultuous on-and-off relationship that lasted for years, with fans rooting for them to work things out. However, their final breakup in 2018 seemed to be the end of the line for #Jelena, and fans were left heartbroken.

Picture of Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber holding hands

Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson 💔

Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson’s breakup was more than just your average celebrity split: Thompson was caught cheating on Kardashian with multiple women while she was pregnant. Despite her best efforts to make it work, the couple split for good in 2019. Kardashian has since moved on, but fans will never forget the betrayal that occurred.

Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson walking on the beach together

And there you have it, folks! The top 10 most shocking celebrity breakups of the decade. Which one surprised you the most? Let me know in the comments below. Until next time! 👋

Collage of all the celebrity couples mentioned above