Calling it quits. It happens all the time, but the world never gets used to seeing celebrity couples break up. Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard were among the stars who made headlines for their splits in 2022.
Us Weekly exclusively revealed in January that the model and the NFL star were “getting divorced,” though they were “going to try and remain civil and friendly towards each other.”
Divorce documents obtained by Us claimed that the pair were having marital issues as far back as December 2020.
“The parties have experienced irreconcilable differences [and the] differences have caused a break down in the marital relationship,” the papers, which were filed in June 2021, read. “Said irreconcilable differences have existed for at least six months prior to the filing [of] this Complaint and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.”
After Iman and Shepard welcomed daughter Cali in August 2018, he got real about balancing their parenting responsibilities and their relationship. (The duo also share daughter Cassie, whom they welcomed in December 2019.)
“It’s honestly tough whenever you put a baby into the situation because you’ve got to still try to find time for each other and a lot of the focus goes onto the baby,” he told Us in August 2019. “So that’s the main thing is just me trying to carve out a little time in my schedule and her trying to carve out time in her schedule because we’re both pretty busy. That’s the toughest thing about it, but we find a way to get through it.”
Another split that made news in 2022 was Joe and Bessy Gatto’s, though they technically announced it in December 2021. The comedian revealed the separation in an Instagram post that also explained his exit from Impractical Jokers.
“Alongside my friends, I’ve devoted a decade of my life to building this franchise and couldn’t be prouder of what has been accomplished,” he wrote on New Year’s Eve in 2021. “However, due to some issues in my personal life, I have to step away. Bessy and I have decided to amicably part ways, so now I need to focus on being the best father and co-parent to our two incredible kids.”
Bessy, for her part, addressed the breakup in her own Instagram post. “With love and respect, we have decided to separate. Although we will no longer be a couple, we will always be a family to our beautiful kids and we look forward to co-parenting together,” she noted. “We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate this new chapter together. And of course we will still continue to help animals and rescue dogs, which is something we are both passionate about!”
Scroll through the gallery below to see which stars ended things this year:
Us confirmed on May 24 that the Vampire Diaries alum filed for divorce from the Fray guitarist on April 28, citing irreconcilable differences. Accola's divorce petition noted that she moved to Nashville in January following the couple's split while King remained in the nearby suburb of Brentwood, Tennessee. Picture Perfect/Shutterstock
Us confirmed on May 18 that the Daily Show host and the Friday Night Lights alum called it quits on their two-year relationship “a while” ago. "There is no ill will and everything is amicable between them,” a source told Us at the time. Shutterstock (2)
Us confirmed on May 18 that the Ted Lasso star and Hazell called it quits after nearly one year together. Ash Knotek/Shutterstock for SAG Awards; Courtesy Keeley Hazell/Instagram
The polo player filed for divorce from Kurt on May 9 after five years of marriage, claiming in court docs that their relationship was "irretrievably broken" after the NASCAR driver allegedly "committed a tortious act." Photo by Kcr/Shutterstock (9253993ad) Kurt Busch, Ashley Busch Vegas Strong Benefit Concert, TMobile Arena, Las Vegas, USA - 1 Dec 2017
The Real Housewives of Orange County star filed for legal separation from her husband on May 13. According to court documents, Armstrong is seeking legal and physical custody of their three kids with visitation for Holliday. The twosome wed in 2013. Courtesy of Jen Armstrong/Instagram
The Real Housewives of Miami star’s husband announced their split on May 16 after Lenny was seen partying with model Katharina Mazepa. The pair, who wed in 2009, share son Logan and daughter Elle. “Lisa and I are getting divorced,” Lenny told Us in a statement. “A few weeks ago I denied this because I am trying my best to protect my family during this process. It is true that I am seeing Katharina but none of this happened until after the decision was made to get divorced. This is a very difficult time and I would ask for some privacy so that we can best take care of our children who mean the world to us.” Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock
After the fitness coach announced she is pregnant with baby No. 4, the General Hospital alum confirmed the twosome had split following 23 years of marriage. “Sheree and I are separated. She recently announced that she’s expecting her 4th child. The child is not mine,” the actor, who shares three kids with his estranged spouse, wrote via Instagram Stories on May 4. J C Olivera/PictureGroup/Shutterstock
“After 39 years as a couple, we are now on separate life paths. We remain legally married, coparents, coworkers and business partners,” the Ghostbusters star and Dixon told People in a joint statement on April 29. “This is our choice in loving friendship.” Byron Purvis/AdMedia Newscom/Mega
Three months after going public with her new man, the Lifetime actress confirmed their split. "I am kind of going through [a breakup] right now," Kramer revealed during an interview with Access Daily’s Kit Hoover and Scott Evans on April 22 before offering some advice to viewers who may be experiencing a breakup as well. "I think time is a beautiful thing to just know that God has bigger plans for you in store." Courtesy Ian Schinelli/Instagram
Us confirmed on April 19 that the Real Housewives of Potomac stars called it quits after eight years of marriage, shortly before Ashley announced her split via social media. "No one reason is the root cause of our mutual decision to go our separate ways," she wrote. Charles Sykes/Bravo
The Russian Doll star confirmed in an April 15 interview with The Hollywood Reporter that she and the Saturday Night Live alum had gone their separate ways. “I had been [in Los Angeles] living with Fred and during COVID. I honestly think we broke up because I wanted a swimming pool,” she told the outlet. “We love each other just about as much as two people can love each other and we’re still talking all the time, but Freddy doesn’t like a swimming pool. It might seem like a mundane reason for a breakup, but during that pandemic, you’ve got to get your laps — I’m like Burt Lancaster in The Swimmer. … So that’s the real scandal.” Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Less than two months after making their red carpet debut at the SAG Awards, a source confirmed to Us on April 6 that the actor and the model split. “The distance and filming had a big impact on the breakup,” the source said. Shutterstock (2)
One year after putting their split on hold, the Tiger King star (real name Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage) filed for divorce on March 30. In docs obtained by Us, Maldonado-Passage, who is serving 21-years in prison, asked his estranged husband for alimony and to pay his legal fees. Netflix
Anderson’s wife filed for divorce on March 25 after more than 20 years of marriage. In court docs obtained by Us, she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for the split. Alex Berliner/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The Vanderpump Rules stars announced via Instagram on March 15 that they are ending their marriage. The former couple, who tied the knot in 2016, shared sentimental photos along with their heartfelt statements. Schwartz revealed that it was Maloney's decision to call it quits. "Fully respect Katie’s decision and we’ve had healthy, productive conversations about it," he noted in his message. "It would be far sadder if she decided to stay with me whilst not happy." Rob Latour/Shutterstock
Morgan filed for divorce in March after tying the knot with the actress in August 2013. Court docs obtained by Us list the pair's date of separation as January 1. Eric Charbonneau/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
After three years of marriage, the “El Clavo” musician and Toubia announced their separation. “While the end of a relationship is never easy, we are at peace with our mutual decision and grateful for the life and love we shared for the last ten years,” the estranged pair wrote in a joint statement to Billboard on March 9. “To our friends and families, including our fans, please know that we are together in this difficult decision and that there is no need whatsoever to take sides. We appreciate your support as we begin this next chapter of our lives and we wish each other only the very best in all future endeavors. Thank you, in advance, for respecting our privacy, during this difficult time.” CAROLINE BREHMAN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
“We were together for a while, and unfortunately it didn't work, but it doesn't mean that it wasn't a really fun time and we didn't do a lot of really amazing things,” the former NASCAR racer told People on March 4. “It doesn't mean that there's something wrong with either of us. It’s just a matter of finding someone who you can stand the test of time with.” Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
“Bobby and I are divorcing — This might sound abrupt but I felt I should be transparent from the top rather than bury the headline,” Flagg wrote via Instagram on March 4. “This was not a rash or impulsive decision. We have been very thoughtful before coming to this conclusion. It was not a lack of love but rather the two of us growing in different directions and wanting very different things for ourselves.” Courtesy of Bobby Boyd/Instagram
Us confirmed on March 2 that the Star Trek actor and the Peaky Blinders star quietly split after sparking their romance in 2018. “Chris and Annabelle have broken up,” a source revealed, adding that the now-exes “haven’t been together for a few months now.” Shutterstock (2)
"Yo Maniacs just for the record, the Facebook and Instagram posts are of me and my girlfriend Sky, I am officially divorced, sorry I thought everyone already knew, love my Maniacs4Life," Hogan tweeted on February 28, referring to his marriage to McDaniel. Perry Smylie/Shutterstock
Us confirmed in late February that the country singer and the model split after six months together. “Paige ended things with Morgan,” one source told Us. “She just wants to move on and wants nothing to do with him and the person he is.” Shutterstock (2)
The pair announced their split on February 23 via a press release, saying, "We have decided not to continue our romantic relationship, while remaining deeply attached by friendship and tenderness.” The twosome called off their engagement nearly one year after the European royal family announced their proposal in April 2021. "In reflecting, together, on the commitment we wanted to make, we ended up admitting that our visions differ too much,” the February statement concluded. Frank Rollitz/Schneider-P/SIPA/Shutterstock
Us confirmed on February 23 that the Dancing With the Stars pro filed for divorce from the Brotherly Love alum earlier that month. Burke listed their date of separation as January 7. Stewart Cook/Shutterstock
Fowler filed for divorce from the country singer on February 18 after nearly five years of marriage, alleging "inappropriate marital conduct" and "adultery" on Hunt's part. At the time of the duo's split, Fowler was pregnant with their first child. Amy Harris/Shutterstock
The Chopped judge and the chef got engaged in June 2020, but their split was confirmed on February 19. "Wishing her nothing but the best,” Castellon exclusively told Closer Weekly. He was with the Guy's Grocery Games competitor for five years. Arturo Holmes/WENN/Newscom/Mega
Us confirmed on February 18 that the Grammy nominee and the music producer called it quits after less than one year of dating. VICKIE FLORES/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
Multiple sources confirmed to Us on February 16 that the duo officially called it quits, with one insider saying that they “haven’t been spending any time together.” Shutterstock (2)
In February 2022, a rep for the Friends alum told Us, "Matt and Aurora are not together but remain good friends." Andrew Morales/Shutterstock
Us confirmed that the Daredevil alum and the New Jersey senator called it quits in February after more than two years of dating. The duo connected in 2018 after meeting at a political fundraiser. Dawson confirmed in March 2019 that the twosome were dating. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The rapper and the Uncut Gems actress split in February after less than two months of dating. "Julia and Kanye remain good friends and collaborators but they are no longer together," a representative for the model told Us at the time. Shutterstock
Us confirmed in February that the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation stars split, less than one year after dismissing Pivarnick's initial divorce filing. Kristina Bumphrey/StarPix/Shutterstock
The Today show host announced during the January 31 episode that she and her fiancé called it quits after getting engaged in November 2019. "They say sometimes relationships are meant to be there for a reason, a season or a lifetime, this was for a season," Kotb noted at the time. The pair took their relationship public in 2015 and share two daughters: Haley and Hope. Matt Baron/Shutterstock
The estranged couple announced their split on January 24. "By mutual agreement we have decided to break off our marriage,” the duo, who were married for 24 years, said in a statement to The Times. “Our commitment to our children remains intact. Since this is a private decision, we ask the utmost respect of all those around us.”The separation came one week after Urdangarin, who shares four children with the royal, made headlines when he was photographed holding hands with another woman in southern France. Charles Dharapak/AP/Shutterstock
The Bachelor in Paradise couple, who got engaged on season 7 of the series in 2021, announced their split on January 24 after sparking speculation one month prior. ABC/Craig Sjodin
Us confirmed on January 22 that the twosome, who share son Rhodes, split after nearly three years together. Snorlax/MEGA
The pair announced in a joint statement on January 12 that they split after four years of marriage. “We share this not because we think it’s newsworthy ~ But so that ~ as we go about our lives we may do so with dignity and honesty,” the duo wrote via Momoa’s Instagram account. “The love between us carries on, evolving in ways it wishes to be known and lived. We free each other ~ to be who we are learning to become … Our devotion unwavering to this sacred life & our children.” AFF-USA/Shutterstock
Us confirmed on January 10 that the pair, who began dating in 2019, called it quits before the new year. Courtesy of Delilah Belle Hamlin/Instagram
The TikTok stars confirmed their split on January 7 after two years together. “Not an end, just a shift!” Olsen told fans via TikTok. “We love u forever.” Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The Broadway star filed for divorce from her husband of five years on January 6. She listed their date of separation as December 23, 2021. Courtesy of Lindsay Mendez/Instagram
Us broke the news on January 5 that the pair called it quits after three years of marriage, confirming that Shepard filed for divorce in June 2021. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
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