11 Celebrity Couples That Broke Up in 2017
2017 was the year love died.
OK, maybe we’re being a bit dramatic, but there were a lot of celebrity breakups over the past 12 months — including ones we never saw coming. And even though fans don’t know those stars personally, it sometimes hurts when two of your faves call it quits…and it can feel like it’s happening to you, too. After all, heartbreak is universal, and when one of your most idolized celebrities is going through it, you’re right there with them. Ahead, check out some of the breakups that made us cry actual tears, and left us wondering if love even exists at all.
Getty Images1/12Selena Gomez & The Weeknd
It sure seemed like Selena Gomez and The Weeknd were going strong, especially after their endlessly cute hang at Coachella and the Met Gala. Alas, the two musicians parted ways in October, with sources saying that their careers made it difficult for their relationship to go the distance. Sigh.
Getty Images2/12Billie Lourd & Taylor Lautner
After months of being super cute together on Instagram, news broke that Billie Lourd and Taylor Lautner reportedly called it quits. Fans were undeniably devastated, especially after Taylor was so supportive of Billie when she lost both her mother and grandmother in the same week. However, at the time of their breakup, a source told People that the two stars remained friendly.
Getty Images3/12Harry Styles & Tess Ward
Despite the fact that their relationship was never confirmed to begin with, sources began whispering that Harry Styles and Tess Ward called it quits over the summer — just a short while after their rumored romance began. The Sun reported that Tess still had feelings for her ex, and that she reconciled with him after splitting from Harry.
Getty Images4/12Tyra Banks & Erik Asla
In October, People reported that America’s Next Top Model’s Tyra Banks had split from Erik Asla after four years of dating. They have a son together, and sources noted that the two stars will continue to co-parent their child, and that they remain on friendly terms.
Getty Images5/12Robert Pattinson & FKA Twigs
While Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs have yet to confirm their split, a source told The Sun back in October that the two stars had called off their engagement. The plot thickened when FKA Twigs was seen without her engagement ring, leaving fans to speculate that their relationship might actually be over for real.
Getty Images6/12Kylie Jenner & Tyga
Kylie Jenner has often kept quiet about her relationships, and her breakup with Tyga was no exception; however, the reality star actually opened up a little about the split on a recent episode of Life With Kylie. In the show, Kylie explained: “The hardest part about having a relationship for me is just that it’s blasted all over the internet.” And while she didn’t mention Tyga by name, the fact that their relationship was a pretty high-profile one made it seem like she was definitely talking about him.
Getty Images7/12Sarah Hyland & Dominic Sherwood
After more than two years together, Sarah Hyland and Dominic Sherwood reportedly ended their relationship this summer. At the time of the news, sources said that the former pair would remain friendly, but “their relationship has simply run its course.”
Getty Images8/12Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s “teenage dream" came to an end in the early spring, when it was announced that the two stars had split. However, both celebrities confirmed that their breakup was drama-free and that they are still friends with one another, and there have even been recent rumors that the pair might actually be back together.
Getty Images9/12Nicki Minaj & Meek Mill
We’re throwing it back to January 2017 here, but at the start of the year, Nicki Minaj confirmed that she and Meek Mill had broken up. In a Twitter post, she broke it all down in very clear language: “To confirm, yes I am single,” Nicki wrote. “Focusing on my work & looking forward to sharing it with you guys really soon.”
Getty Images10/12Jennifer Lawrence & Darren Aronofsky
Last month, news broke that Jennifer Lawrence and Darren Aronofsky broke up, after just about a year of dating. However, according to sources, the couple remains friendly, and nothing is awkward between them.
Getty Images11/12Anna Faris & Chris Pratt
Over the summer, Anna Faris and Chris Pratt announced that they would be separating. In their statement, the former couple explained that they tried to make their marriage work for a long time, adding that they still have love and respect for one another.
