Shocking Celebrity Breakups of 2024 We Didn’t See Coming

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher were one of those couples who seemed like they would be together forever. Known for their quirky personalities and deeply private relationships, they were often admired for balancing successful careers and family life. The couple announced their split on April 5, 2024, after more than 20 years together, leaving fans stunned.

Despite being notoriously private, they often appeared on red carpets together, looking every bit the picture of happiness. They had a certain charm that fans loved. They were both successful in their fields but always seemed to be deeply in sync.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck (Bennifer)

The return of Bennifer was one of Hollywood’s biggest events in recent years, rekindling a romance from two decades ago. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck were married for just over two years, but in August 2024, they shocked fans by announcing their separation. Their relationship had been one for the ages, a story of rekindled love that people rooted for.

Jlo / IG / The Bennifer fairytale couple, Bennifer, parted ways earlier in 2024!

However, it seems that the pressures of public life and conflicting schedules got in the way of their happily-ever-after. While neither Lopez nor Affleck have spoken publicly about the split, sources close to the couple cited ‘irreconcilable differences’ as the cause of the split.

Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied

Natalie Portman and her now ex-husband, Benjamin Millepied, seemed like a couple with a deep connection, having met on the set of “Black Swan” over a decade ago. The couple shared a life full of artistic collaboration and mutual respect, making their breakup in February 2024 quite a surprise.

They have two children together, and their relationship always seemed to perfectly blend creativity and family. As they announced their divorce, fans wondered what went wrong between the two, who once appeared to be the epitome of a Hollywood success story.

Ellie Goulding and Casper Jopling

British singer Ellie Goulding and her husband, art dealer Casper Jopling, were another couple whose relationship was admired by fans on both sides of the Atlantic. Their marriage, which lasted four years, came to an end in early February 2024, surprising those who saw them as a steady, loving pair. They had welcomed a son, Arthur, into their lives and often shared sweet moments of family life with fans.

Elie / IG / Singer Ellie Goulding and ex-husband Casper Jopling quietly called it quits in February 2024.

Goulding, known for her hit songs and high-energy performances, had always balanced her career with a quiet family life. Something that only made this breakup more surprising.

Despite their separation, the couple announced their commitment to co-parenting their son, emphasizing that their priority would raise Arthur together. This respectful parting seemed almost emblematic of who they were as a couple—private, considerate, and focused on what matters most.

Though they may no longer be together, Goulding and Jopling’s celebrity breakup reminds us that sometimes relationships end amicably, with a focus on family above all else.

Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist

For fans of reality TV, Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist’s split was an unexpected development. After just three months of marriage, the couple announced their decision to part ways, leaving viewers of “The Golden Bachelor” feeling blindsided.

The whirlwind romance, which had captivated audiences with its spontaneity and romance, came to an end almost as quickly as it began.