Celebrity breakups in 2026: All the couples who called it quits
Dozens of celebrity couples have split in 2026, from Bill Hader and Ali Wong in January to Frankie Muniz and Paige Price in July. Page Six's running roundup tracks actors, musicians, athletes, and reality stars whose relationships ended—often amicably—as the year's breakup wave continues.
If you searched for celebrity breakups 2026 all, the headline list keeps growing. Page Six is breaking down every confirmed split so far, including what insiders say may have led to each separation.
Key Takeaways
- Page Six has documented more than 40 celebrity splits in 2026, spanning Hollywood A-listers, athletes, and reality TV stars.
- Many breakups were described as amicable, with couples emphasizing co-parenting, friendship, and mutual respect.
- Busy work schedules, lifestyle differences, and trust issues were among the most cited reasons behind the splits.
- Recent high-profile endings include Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo, Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater, and Frankie Muniz and Paige Price.
- The list is expected to grow as more stars confirm separations throughout the year.
Which celebrity couples broke up first in 2026?
The year opened with several January splits. Bill Hader and Ali Wong reportedly ended their on-again, off-again romance on January 7, with People citing their difficult schedules as a factor. Brit Eady filed for divorce from Michael Cunningham the same day after five years of marriage.
Other early breakups included Tyler Hilton and Megan Park, Todd Bridges and Bettijo, Jesy Nelson and Zion Foster, and Samira Wiley and Lauren Morelli, who amicably filed for divorce after nearly nine years together.
Which major Hollywood couples split in mid-2026?
Spring and early summer brought some of the year's biggest names. Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird announced their separation on April 17 after almost a decade together. Megan Thee Stallion ended her relationship with Klay Thompson on April 25, citing compromised trust and fidelity.
Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen parted after 18 years of marriage in May, though a spokesperson said they remain on excellent terms. Jelly Roll quietly filed for divorce from Bunnie Xo on May 18 after 10 years of marriage. Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater split several months before news broke in June, with a source telling People the breakup was amicable.
In late June, multiple outlets reported Courteney Cox and Johnny McDaid had parted after more than a decade together. Frankie Muniz announced his divorce from Paige Price on July 1 after five years of marriage, emphasizing co-parenting their son Mauz.
Why are so many celebrity couples splitting in 2026?
Page Six notes that reasons vary widely. Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt reportedly split in May partly because Davidson's work travel left Hewitt wanting more support after their daughter's birth. John Mayer and Kat Stickler quietly ended things when their lifestyles no longer aligned.
Other couples cited irreconcilable differences, long separations, or simply growing apart. Reality TV produced its share of splits too, including Chelsea Griffin and Kwame Appiah of "Love Is Blind" and multiple "Love on the Spectrum" couples.
For ongoing coverage of every confirmed split, see Page Six's full celebrity breakups of 2026 roundup. More breaking Hollywood relationship news is available in our Celebrity Breaking News section.