Through the years, we’ve witnessed how our favorite celebrity couples go from rainbows and butterflies to bloody breakups and messy divorces.
Splitting up can be hard to handle and it’s even harder for celebrity couples who are always in the limelight. They would be in the headlines for weeks, even months, especially when cheating scandals or heated exchanges are involved.
If you’re not up to speed with celebrity hookups and breakups, here’s a rundown of the five messiest celebrity breakups in history -- from Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's heated court case to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s messy divorce.
1. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard - This messy breakup doesn't seem to end. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard split up in 2016 after less than two years of being married. They first met during the filming of “The Rum Diary” in 2009 but their relationship was only made public in 2012. Their divorce was allegedly caused by bad behavior on both sides where Heard accused Depp of domestic abuse. To this day, there is still an on-going court trial between the two as Depp filed a $50 million defamation suit against his ex-wife. In Depp’s defense, it was Heard who was bullying and abusing him over the span of their relationship and that the allegation against him back in 2016 when Heard publicly blamed him for abuse was untrue. John Phillips_UK Press/ Getty Images2. Kanye West and Kim Kardashian - Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were a power couple adored by many for their cute love story -- they started out as good friends, then turned into lovers. Kanye even publicly confessed his feelings for Kim when he released his song “Cold” in 2012. A few months later they announced that they were having their first child. In 2015, they had an extravagant and dreamy European-themed wedding in Paris and their family continued to grow since then. However, on February 19, 2021, the couple announced that they were parting ways after six years of marriage due to “irreconcilable differences.” Both have since gotten into a very public feud that has dragged both star's current lovers, including Kim's boyfriend Pete Davidson. As of March 2022, the Court has proclaimed Kardashian as legally single. JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX_AFP/ Getty Images3. Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston - These two were the “it” couple in the late 90’s -- Brad Pitt was one of the biggest Hollywood stars at the time, while Jennifer Aniston was labeled as America’s sweetheart. Hence, the media couldn’t get enough of how good-looking the couple was. They went public with their relationship at the 1999 Emmy Awards red carpet. After a year of dating, they had a Malibu-beach wedding. Both have been quite open about professing their love for each other in front of the media. However, after seven years of being together, Aniston filed for divorce in 2005 due to “irreconcilable differences.” It became a crazy breakup after Pitt went public with his then relationship with Angelina Jolie shortly after. The two stars met on the set of 2005's "Mr. & Mrs. Smith," a movie they filmed while Pitt was still with Aniston. Pitt and Jolie have also decided to divorce in 2016. Kevin Winter/ Getty Images4. Robert Pattinson and Kirsten Stewart - When the "Twilight" movie was released in 2008, dating rumors about the two were rife. Fans saw how much chemistry Pattinson and Stewart had and were overjoyed when they confirmed their relationship in 2011. Both were very open about their affection and were seen kissing and cuddling in public. But all came to an end in 2013 when Stewart was caught having an affair with her "Snow White and the Huntsman" director Rupert Sanders. Photos of their secret rendezvous were posted online to the shock and dismay of fans. Hearts were definitely broken and it took years before Pattinson and Stewart were on good terms. Kevin Winter/ Getty Images5. Princess Diana and Prince Charles - More than two decades have passed since the breakup happened, but this couple’s relationship has made a mark in history. Princess Diana and Prince Charles had an almost-perfect relationship -- their families were supportive of their relationship, even if Prince Charles dated Princess Diana's older sister Sarah. In 1981, the two got engaged and months later the “wedding of the century” happened. The couple had two children together, Prince William and Prince Harry. However, despite portraying the happy-family image, infidelity rumors started to spread. Prince Charles was having an affair with his ex-girlfriend (and now partner) Camilla Parker, which he reportedly admitted to years later. After 15 years of marriage, they filed for divorce in 1996. Princess Diana died in a car accident a year later. Tim Graham Photo Library/ Getty Images
