It’s February already, and as the song would say, love is certainly on the air. Well, at least for some people; for others, this might just be a terrible reminder of a failed relationship and the loss of life dreams and hopes. Wow, that sounded a bit too dramatic, but you get the gist.
Though it’s certainly a festivity that today has its core in capitalist activities and consumerist habits, we can’t deny that it has something that makes us think or even desire love. If there’s something celebrities share with us common souls, is that hunger for love and the pain a heartbreak can bring. So, while many are happily planning their lavish Valentine’s dates, some couples might not be as excited as their celeb peers after experiencing a recent breakup.
Wanna know which of Hollywood’s iconic couples didn’t make it to this year’s Valentine’s Day? Just keep on reading!
Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook
It seemed that The Big Bang Theory star had found the love of her life five years ago when she started sharing on social media the love she shared with equestrian Karl Cook. After two years of relationship, the couple tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony. By the end of last year, the couple announced they had “taken opposite directions” and though they had kept their relationship very public, they were looking for a more private separation process.
Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid
Pop sensation Dua Lipa and supermodel Anwar Hadid announced they were happily venturing into a relationship in 2019. Two years later, it was announced that the young couple had parted ways. Although nothing is definite, since close sources claim they are taking a break to figure things out, it doesn’t seem that the couple will be sharing Valentine’s Day this year.
Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet
One of our most recent breakups and one that fans really felt it as theirs is that of Jason Momoa and his life-long crush, and later on wife, Lisa Bonet. The couple, who had been together for 16 years, announced just a couple of weeks ago that they were amicably splitting ways. They have two beautiful kids together and it seems they’re doing all their best to make their separation less difficult for them. They said on social media: “our devotion unwavering to this sacred life & our Children.”
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
This was another of the big celebrity breakups that truly shook fans. Last November the favorite music couple, Shawmilla, announced their imminent breakup on Instagram after two years of a very public relationship. They assured their fans that just like they had started their relationship as very good friends, they intended to keep it that way.
Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik
Another Hadid with a heartbreak, although Gigi’s case was full of controversy. The ex One-Directioner and the supermodel, separated after five years of a relationship, and a daughter. According to the story, Zayn had a violent encounter with Gigi’s mother Yolanda, although he denied the accusations. The couple intends to co-parent their daughter Khai despite the polemic.
Elon Musk and Grimes
Elon Musk and musician Grimes went viral when the couple welcomed their son X Æ A-Xii. They started dating in 2018 and call it quits last year. However, they have a very good relationship and see each other frequently as they’re co-parenting their son.
Liam Payne and Maya Henry
Here goes another Directioner. After two years of dating, Liam Payne and Maya Henry decided to take the next step in 2020 announcing their happy engagement. This didn’t last long, since they decided to break up. According to Liam, it was all his fault claiming he’s “just not been very good at relationships.”
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
Last but not least, a couple that broke up just one month after last Valentine’s Day. Queen JLo was ready to walk the aisle to marry baseball legend Alex Rodriguez after their engagement in 2019. But then the pandemic hit, and their relationship became quite complicated. After four years together, the couple announced their breakup in 2021. Ever since JLo revived an old relationship and she’s been seen happily next to Ben Affleck, who also broke up last year with Ana de Armas.
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