8 Celebrity Breakups That Made Headlines in 2026

Last year was one of the most brutal years for celebrity breakups, with beloved couples like Nina Dobrev and Shaun White, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, and Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade all severing their unions. But 2026 is not shaping up to be much better either.

We are not even halfway through 2026, and we have already listened to some of the messiest breakups and divorces that Hollywood has ever seen.

This article explores 8 celebrity breakups that made headlines in 2026.

1. Mikayla Nogueira & Cody Hawken

When it comes to 8 celebrity breakups that made headlines in 2026, Mikayla Nogueira & Cody Hawken come to mind first. Mikayla Nogueira is a beauty influencer who got engaged to Cody Hawken in November 2021.

Hawken experienced substance issues, hidden drinking post-marriage, and multiple relapses. They finalized their divorce in July 2026 after marrying at Castle Hill in Rhode Island in July 2023.

2. Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson

NBA player Klay Thompson dated Rapper Megan Thee Stallion for roughly nine months from July 2025 to April 2026 before ending their relationship. The couple first saw dating rumors and made their red carpet debut at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala.

Megan Thee Stallion publicly revealed their breakup via Instagram. She announced their breakup on April 25, 2026, citing alleged cheating, doubts about monogamy, and difficult treatment during the basketball season.

3. Desmond and Kristy Scott

Desmond and Kristy Scott got married in 2014 and celebrated their 10th anniversary in 2024. Kristy filed for divorce from her husband, Desmond Scott, on December 30, 2025, citing infidelity in court documents, stating it left no chance for reconciliation. The pair shares two sons, Vance and Westin.

The couple made headlines in 2026 due to a divorce filed on December 30, 2025, in Harris County, Texas, citing alleged infidelity.

4. Taylor Fritz and Morgan Riddle

Fashion influencer Morgan Riddle got married to American tennis star Taylor Fritz. After nearly six years together, the couple ended their relationship in April 2026.

The pair connected on the dating app Raya in June 2020 and announced their relationship publicly later that year. Fashion influencer Morgan Riddle announced the breakup of their six-year relationship in April 2026 by sharing a photo wearing a "World's Best Ex-Girlfriend" T-shirt on social media.

5. Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura

Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura star of Hulu's reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The couple officially finalized their divorce on September 11, 2026, after five years of marriage.

They got married in October 2020; they share two children (Jagger and Jovi). After citing an emotional affair Jessi had with Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette, Jordan Ngatikaura filed for divorce in Utah on March 19, 2026. The couple made headlines in 2026 after breaking up their five-year relationship.

6. Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini

Country singer Kelsea Ballerini and actor Chase Stokes first sparked dating rumors in January 2023 after connecting via Instagram DMs. The pair went public at the CMT Awards in April 2023. The couple broke up their relationship for the second time in February 2026.

On February 9, 2026, a representative confirmed to People that the pair split a second time, citing differing life paces and lingering insecurities as growth put pressure on the relationship.

7. Comedians Bill Hader and Ali Wong

Comedians Bill Hader and Ali Wong briefly dated before parting ways in 2022. The couple made their red carpet debut at the Golden Globes, where Wong won an award for Beef. Representatives and sources confirmed the pair ended their romantic relationship in January 2026, citing demanding work schedules, upcoming comedy tours, film and TV projects, and family commitments.

The couple also made headlines in 2026 due to breaking up their relationship.

8. Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos

Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos are another pair that called off their engagement in March. The couple ended their engagement and called off their planned April 2026 wedding in Italy.

The pair confirmed their relationship in late 2023 and got engaged in 2024, and they share two young daughters, Margaret Jane (MJ) and Aurora. The couple ended their relationship, officially splitting and cancelling their scheduled April 10, 2026 wedding in Lake Como, Italy. The couple ended their relationship and made headlines in 2026.