2025 Is the Year of Celebrity Breakups and Divorces: Zach Gilford and Kiele Sanchez, More Stars Who Split

Zach Gilford and Kiele Sanchez

Zach Gilford and Kiele Sanchez, who played husband and wife on Criminal Minds, are officially parting ways after 12 years of marriage. He submitted the docs to legally end their union on April 18, 2025, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their split.

Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader

Gleb Savchenko and Brooks Nader fell hard for each other while partnered on Dancing With the Stars season 33, but their connection lost service after they embarked on their relationship away from the camera.

The couple broke up for a hot second before reconciling, but it takes two to tango and they decided to cha cha away from their relationship in April, Us Weekly reported at the time.

Kit Hoover and Crowley Sullivan

Access Hollywood coanchor Kit Hoover officially filed for divorce from her husband of 25 years, Crowley Sullivan, in March, but the news didn’t surface until April 4. The divorce documents listed irreconcilable differences as the cause, according to several outlets.

The longtime couple had already split by late 2024. A source confirmed to Us Weekly in December that Kit was “telling people she is single and getting divorced.”

Quinta Brunson and Kevin Jay Anik

Abbott Elementary’s Quinta Brunson filed for divorce from her husband of three years, Kevin Jay Anik, according to court documents obtained by People. The outlet reported the documents were filed on March 19. Their date of separation was listed as “TBD” and “irreconcilable differences” was cited as the reason for their split.

Mamie Gummer and Mehar Sethi

Former Good Wife star Mamie Gummer filed for divorce from Mehar Sethi on February 6. Mamie, who had married Mehar in 2019, cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind their decision to divorce. She listed their official separation date as May 6, 2023, and requested joint physical and legal custody of their two children, Peter and Mary. Mamie also asked for spousal support.

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren separated after 16 years of marriage, TMZ reported on January 8.

The Honey actress confirmed the news eight days later via Instagram, sharing that she has “been on a journey of self realization and transformation for years – both as an individual and in partnership with Cash.”

“I’m proud of how we’ve grown in our marriage over the last 20 years and it’s now time for us to embark on a new chapter of growth and evolution as individuals,” she wrote at the time.

Weeks later, Closer confirmed the Fantastic Four actress filed for divorce from Cash on February 7. Cash filed his paperwork directly afterward and the former couple did not have a prenup in place. TMZ was the first to report.

Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon

Shemar Moore and Jesiree Dizon called it quits after 5 years together. TMZ was the first to report the news on July 30, leading Shemar to break his silence via Instagram the following day.

In the five-minute video, the Diary of a Mad Black Woman star confirmed the split and shared he and Jesiree no longer live together.

“I’m a funny dude, I’m a goofy dude, I’m a silly dude, I’m a serious dude. But right now, I’m just going to be an honest dude,” he said. “Mind your business. Mind your business. Give us a break, give us some privacy.”

George Gray and Brittney Green

George Gray filed for divorce from estranged wife Brittney Green on January 21, citing “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their separation.

The Price Is Right announcer told TMZ that he and Brittney signed up for couple’s therapy amid their separation.

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell

Matt James and Rachael Kirkconnell broke up after four years together. The pair met during The Bachelor season 25 and left the show in a relationship.

Matt announced their split via Instagram on January 16 and asked God to send him and Rachel “strength” during their healing period.

“Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding,” Matt wrote at the time. “Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord.”

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson

Jessica Simpson revealed she and Eric Johnson separated after 10 years of marriage on January 13.

In her statement to People, the “With You” singer shared that she and Eric had been “living separately” while “navigating a painful situation in [their] marriage.”

Jessica and Eric share kids Maxwell Drew, Ace Knute and Birdie Mae.

Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh

DC stars Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh ended their 17-year marriage after the family matriarch filed for divorce on January 8.

TMZ was the first to report the news, sharing that Courtney cited “irreconcilable differences” in the filing. The Dexter actress requested sole physical and legal custody of their son, Leo, as well as spousal support.

“To everyone who has loved and supported us, we have some personal news to share. After 21 years together and 17 years of marriage, we have decided to begin a new journey and enter this next chapter as friends and coparents,” the former couple wrote in a joint statement the following day.