2023 was the year of the messy celebrity divorce.

In 2023, something was in the water in Hollywood that proved the celebrities are NOT okay.

In case you hadn't noticed, famous couples have been splitting up left, right and centre this year. It's been dubbed The Great Dumping, The Single Renaissance, The Summer of Splits (I just came up with that last one but watch it take off).

The breakups began in March 2023, with the reality TV cheating affair that surpassed viewers of the Succession finale. Then came Reese Witherspoon's 'authentic' divorce and Kevin Costner's messy one.

Sofía Vergara separated from her Magic Man, Canada's First Couple called it quits, Natalie Portman might be, Mr Big has admitted to cheating, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas have called time on their marriage, and Hugh Jackman and Deborah-lee Furness have separated.

And it didn't help when we learned that Meryl Streep and Don Gummer have been over for SIX years. Phew!

To keep up to date, here's a tally of all the relationship drama that's happened in Hollywood in 2023.

December 2023: Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka. 

Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka. Image: Instagram @mariahcarey.

After seven years together, it was confirmed by Page Six that the 'All I Want For Christmas' singer and her dancer boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka, have called it quits.

The reason? They want different things.

 "He wants to have a family. That’s not where she is at," the source told the publication. Carey has two children, 12-year-old twins Monroe and Moroccan, with ex-husband Nick Cannon.

Tanaka began working as a dancer with Carey in 2006, and they started dating in 2016.

December 2023: Cardi B and Offset.

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After marrying in 2017, rappers Cardi B and Offset called it quits. 

Cardi confirmed their split on Instagram Live, saying "I have been single for a minute now. But I have been afraid to like – not afraid, I just don't know how, like, to tell the world. But I feel like today has been like a sign."

She filed for divorce from Offset once before, in 2020, claiming their marriage was "irretrievably broken" and "there are no prospects for a reconciliation", but after a couple of months, she withdrew her petition (meaning she reserved the right to file for divorce again at a later date).

While there's been no official word on the reason, it looks like she may have called it quits due to cheating.

Offset has had a pattern of infidelity, which Cardi spoke about to Vogue in 2019.

"Everybody has issues. I believe in forgiveness," she told the publication following a public cheating scandal in 2017. "I prayed on it. Me and my husband, we prayed on it. We had priests come to us. And we just came to an understanding like, bro, it’s really us against the world."

December 2023: Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny.

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Kendall Jenner and rapper Bad Bunny dominated headlines in February when rumours began circulating that they were dating. Reports at the time claimed the pair had been seen making out in a private club.

But less than 11 months later, it's been confirmed the pair have gone their separate ways (which is quite unfortunate considering they were positioned to be a power couple in Hollywood).

According to People, the two decided to call it quits earlier in December. 

October 2023: Meryl Streep and Don Gummer.

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It looks like Meryl Streep and Don Gummer have been over for a while but the news was only confirmed in October 2023. 

Page Six reported that Meryl and Don had been separated for more than six years.

A spokesperson told the outlet, "Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than six years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart."

The pair had been married for 45 years.

October 2023: Jodie Turner-Smith and Joshua Jackson.

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Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce from Joshua Jackson after three years of marriage.

The couple wed in 2019, welcoming their daughter, Juno Rose Diana Jackson, in April 2020. According to People, Turner-Smith has requested 50/50 shared custody in the divorce filing. 

Jodie and Joshua met in 2018 at Usher's 40th birthday party. 

September 2023: Hugh Jackman and Deborah-lee Furness.

 Hugh Jackman and Deborah-lee Furness. Image: Getty.

After 27 years of marriage, Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-lee Furness announced they were separating. The couple's statement to People read:

"We have been blessed to share almost three decades together as husband and wife in a wonderful, loving marriage. Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth."

"Our family has been and always will be our highest priority. We undertake this next chapter with gratitude, love, and kindness. We greatly appreciate your understanding in respecting our privacy as our family navigates this transition in all of our lives."

Deb and Hugh ended the announcement by noting that, "This is the sole statement either of us will make."

Hugh and Deb met in 1995 on the set of the local series Corelli. They were married the following year and share two children together – 23-year-old son Oscar and 18-year-old daughter Ava.

September 2023: Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. 

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After rumours circulated of Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner separating, the pair confirmed the news in a joint statement on social media. 

"After four wonderful years of marriage, we have mutually decided to amicably end our marriage. There are many speculative narratives as to why, but truly this is a united decision and we sincerely hope that everyone can respect our wishes for privacy for us and our children," they shared in a joint statement on Instagram.

The pair began dating in 2016, and in 2019, married at the famous A Little White Chapel in Vegas.

Jonas and Turner share two children together, after welcoming their first daughter, Willa, in 2020, followed by a second daughter in 2022.

Sophie has since sued Joe for withholding their two daughters' passports and refusing to allow her children to return to England.

August 2023: Chris Noth and Tara Wilson.

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Two years after numerous sexual assault accusations, Chris Noth has admitted to cheating in August 2023, but insists the relationships were consensual.

"I strayed on my wife, and it’s devastating to her and not a very pretty picture," he told USA Today. "What it isn’t is a crime."

Mr Big has been married to Canadian model and actress Tara Wilson since 2012, after dating for a decade. They have two sons.

"You give yourself the same excuses that many men do; it's just a little side dance, and it's fun," the SATC actor added. 

"You're not hurting anybody. No one's going to know about this, you know, and sex is just enjoyable. And suddenly, a lot of people want to have sex with you. It's like, 'Well, I'm not going to get this chance again.'"

August 2023: Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied.

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Natalie Portman and her husband, French dancer Benjamin Millepied, reportedly separated after 11 years of marriage, following allegations he had an affair.

A source told US Weekly that since then, "They’ve been trying to work on their marriage but are currently on the outs."

August 2023: Sophia Bush and Grant Hughes.

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Sophia Bush filed for divorce from her husband of 13 months in early August 2023.

"Sophia and Grant were friends for 10 years and bonded during COVID through their love of community service," a source told People. "They continue to run their nonprofit together and remain good friends."

Bush has already changed her surname back on Instagram – from Sophia Bush Hughes – and she's also deleted any remnants of Hughes from her page.

August 2023: Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.

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Also in early August, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he and his wife Sophie Grégoire had separated after 18 years together.

The couple shared the news in a statement on Instagram, saying they decided to split after "many meaningful and difficult conversations".

The couple have three children together.

July 2023: Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello.

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Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello announced in mid-May that they were divorcing after seven years of marriage.

In a statement to Page Six, the pair said, "We have made the difficult decision to divorce. As two people that love and care for one another very much, we politely ask for respect of our privacy at this time as we navigate this new phase of our lives."

July 2023: Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez.

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Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, who married in 2021, separated in January 2023 and have since filed for divorce.

"They came to the decision together," a source told Page Six. "They were having problems before January, but they want to remain best friends."

Since then, there have been reports that Grande is dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater, who has since separated from his wife.

July 2023: Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef.

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After six years of marriage, Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announced their divorce in July.

"We have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children and honouring what we have experienced as a couple all these wonderful years," they said in their statement.

"Our greatest desire now is to continue having a healthy family dynamic and a relationship centred on peace and friendship to continue the joint upbringing of our children, preserving the respect and love we have for each other."

They have two children under five together; Martin also has twin boys.

May 2023: Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky.

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky reportedly separated in May after 27 years of marriage.

People magazine confirmed the news, with a 'close source' telling the publication that the couple remains amicable.

The reality TV star has since confirmed the couple have had a difficult year but is not divorcing.

They share daughters Alexia, 27, Sophia, 23 and Portia, 15, as well as Richards' daughter Farrah, 34, from her first marriage. 

May 2023: Jeremy Allen White and Addison Timlin.

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Internet boyfriend Jeremy Allen White and his high-school sweetheart Addison Timlin separated in May after three years of marriage. They share daughters Ezer, four, and Dolores, two.

The split came as a surprise to many as it was just four months after his Golden Globes acceptance speech included a gushing tribute to her.

"I love you deep in my bones, thank you for all that you do, thank you for everything that you've done," he said while accepting the Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy award.

May 2023: Christiane Baumgartner and Kevin Costner.

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Christiane Baumgartner, Kevin Costner's wife of 18 years, filed for divorce on May 2, 2023, citing irreconcilable differences, a month after they separated.

The couple's divorce settlement has become messy in the months since, with Baumgartner requesting permission to remove pots, pans, a dog bed and a beach umbrella.

Read more: From a juicer to a dog bed: Everything Kevin Costner and his wife are fighting over in their $400m divorce.

May 2023: Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn.

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After six years together, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn also called it quits in May.

Entertainment Tonight said the split was amicable and "it was not dramatic. The relationship had just run its course". 

A few months later, the singer began dating American footballer Travis Kelce.

March 2023: Jim Toth and Reese Witherspoon.

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Just days before their wedding anniversary, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth announced they are getting a divorce.

In a joint statement on Instagram, the couple said despite their deep love they have decided to part ways.

They share a son, Tennessee, while Witherspoon has a daughter, Ava, and a son, Deacon, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe.

March 2023: Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval.

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In March 2023, Vanderpump Rules went from a reality show with low ratings to the most talked-about thing on television, following the affair between cast mates Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss.

His partner of nine years, Ariana Madix, found out after finding an explicit video on his phone. The couple inevitably split. 

This article was originally published on August 8, 2023 and has since been updated with new information.

Feature image: Instagram/Getty.