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High-profile divorces that stunned fans this year

Sandy Verma | December 3, 2025 5:24 PM CST

The year 2025 proved to be a challenging one for relationships in the worlds of showbiz and sports. Several high-profile couples ended their marriages, some quietly, while others made headlines with their separations.

Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal

Choreographer Dhanashree Verma and Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal finalized their divorce in March 2025. Married in 2020, their separation attracted major media attention, partly due to the ₹4 crore settlement and circulating rumors.

Celina Jaitly and Peter Haag

Actress Celina Jaitly recently filed for divorce in a Mumbai court, citing domestic abuse by her husband Peter Haag. Peter had already initiated separation proceedings in Austria. The couple, married in 2010, are parents to twin children.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Hollywood stars Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, who rekindled their relationship in 2021, officially divorced in February 2025. Their separation disappointed many fans who had hoped for a second chance at their marriage.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban

After 19 years of marriage, Nicole Kidman filed for divorce on September 30, 2025, in Nashville, USA. According to the agreement, Nicole will have custody of their daughters for 306 days a year, while Keith will have them for 59 days. They married in 2006.

Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson

Hollywood couple Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson married in 2019 and have one daughter, born in 2020. Their divorce was finalized in May 2025 after discussions over financial matters and child custody, with both agreeing on joint legal guardianship.

These high-profile separations highlight that even fame and glamour cannot shield individuals from personal challenges.

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