10 Ugliest Celebrity Breakups That Had The World's Jaw Dropped

Published 12/30/2024, 4:09 AM EST

When celebrity couples fall apart, it is rarely a quiet affair. Public breakups, especially among Hollywood stars, can become full-on spectacles that leave the public speechless. Some celebrity splits have been totally jaw-dropping, from explosive X rants to courtroom battles, proving that love in the spotlight can take messy, unforgettable turns. 

These celeb break-ups are no ordinary announcements of the usual "we have mutually decided to part ways." These break-ups come with drama and all the gossip that were just messy to witness.

Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson

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Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's romance soon became the talk of the town, with Davidson proposing within just two weeks of their dating. But, sadly following that, the duo called off their engagement, stating mutual reasons and respect for each other despite the break-up. But this did not last very long and gave way to sly jabs at each other, like when Grande referred to Davidson as "an amazing distraction" in an interview with Vogue. 

In response to Grande’s Vogue interview, Davidson took to his Netflix special, Pete Davidson: Alive From New York, slyly remarking, saying, "Can you imagine if I did that? My career would be over tomorrow if I spray painted myself brown and hopped on the cover of Vogue magazine and just started shitting on my ex." This had to be one of the more ridiculous public exchanges witnessed by fans.

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Ye and Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, now Ye's romance, was mixed with a whole lot of controversy. After years of ups and downs, the power couple finally announced their breakup in 2021 due to "irreconcilable differences." Even post-break-up drama surrounded the couple. Kim's brief romance with comedian Pete Davidson after the divorce fueled Ye to come up with a music video for 'Easy' that features a claymation of Davidson being tied up and buried.

  It, of course, did not stop there and turned into a whole Ye and Pete Davidson public feud, with the rapper even calling him a 'skete.' This, among the other drama that was happening between the power couple, stands as the hottest gossip on the internet.   

Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren

What was once seen as a glamorous relationship ended in a messy public spectacle for Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren. The world saw Tiger Woods scandalized allegedly for multiple infidelity affairs, including a secret relationship with a mysterious Rachel Uchitel. The scandal exploded into an absolute fallout when Elin discovered incriminating text messages on Woods' phone. Reportedly, she chased him out of their home in a fit of rage, wielding one of his own golf clubs to smash the windows of his vehicle. Their fallout was massive and severe, bringing shocks to Woods's career as sponsors like Nike, Gillette, and Gatorade severed ties with him. 

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's relationship drama continued for way long, even after their breakup. In one instance fans took to criticize Bieber on Instagram when he posted intimate pictures with his then-girlfriend, Sofia Richie, which led to him making his account private and saying, "If you guys are really fans you wouldn't be so mean to people that I like." to which Gomez chimed in hastily saying, "If you can't handle the hate, then stop posting pictures of your girlfriend lol."

The back-and-forth intensified, with Justin accusing Selena of using him for attention and Selena pointing out his past infidelities, their relationship spats became such a hot topic that it is still discussed by fans.   

Emma Roberts and Evan Peters

Emma Roberts and Evan Peters' romance was a wild ride of passion, drama, and public spectacle. Their romance kept going on and off with ups and downs, re-engagement, and breakups. Things got serious when Emma was arrested on charges of domestic violence after a heated argument left Evan with a bloody nose. However, they moved past this and even got engaged, continuing the on-and-off dynamic until they finally split up after a rollercoaster of seven years. 

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas

The divorce of Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas became a huge public debacle, which started with fans realizing they did not have their rings on in images that surfaced on the internet. Following this, it was revealed that Joe Jonas did file for a divorce, saying that their marriage was "irretrievably broken." The divorce did not go over very smoothly for them, with Turner alleging that Jonas withheld the children's passports, and the situation going to courts over custody issues. 

  Even her friend and pop sensation Taylor Swift opened the doors of her home for Turner. After all the drama, finally, the final divorce was granted, with both parents committing to co-parenting.   

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson

The sudden split of Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson in 2009 blew up in a very public, highly dramatic way.  A heated argument led Ronson to hire five bodyguards to prevent Lohan from entering a hotel bar, reportedly to avoid another confrontation with her. Lohan took to Twitter to air her distress with tweets revealing her heartbreak and later said that the experience proved to be the "worst night of my life," underlining the high levels of stress and frustration she went through. 

Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston

The golden couple of the 2000s, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston, had the public captivated by their love, so it came as a big shock to the public when they announced their separation. This separation paved the way for rumors and allegations that went as far as alleging that Aniston's reluctance to start a family was the reason behind their breakup, which she shut down by candidly sharing her fertility issues in an interview with Allure. Despite this whole public frenzy, both of them have shown mutual respect and maintained a cordial relationship in recent years. 

Big Sean and Naya Rivera

Glee star Naya Rivera and rapper Big Sean seemed like the power couple to beat with the news of their engagement, making circles in the media. But, sadly, their romance dived with allegations of infidelity that included Ariana Grande, which was shut down by Rivera. After the breakup, Big Sean released 'I Don't Fu-- With You,' a track many fans speculated to be a direct jab at Naya. The blunt language and tone of the song added to speculations about how they split up.

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis

 Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis were an adorable family Hollywood couple who got engaged and welcomed their first child. But, unfortunately, they ended their engagement, citing no "drama or scandal," but because of the realization that they just were not right for each other. Though their breakup was mutual, the post-break-up drama took a different turn, when Wilde was served with custody papers from Sudeikis while she was on stage at CinemaCon. This led to a custody battle which was later settled with the couple agreeing to a joint custody. 

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When relationships fall apart, especially in the public eye, the fallout is messy and unforgettable. It is these public feuds, shocking revelations, and messy splits that keep you hooked, but they also remind you that the rich and famous are not immune to heartbreak and drama. 

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Akshaya Deeksha

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Akshaya Deeksha is an Entertainment Writer at NetflixJunkie. With her passion to explore the evolving world of entertainment and her journalistic sense, she specializes in cinematic storytelling and Hollywood developments. Her expertise in lifestyle writing allows her to connect with readers through relatable content.

Edited By: Itti Mahajan

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