For fans of this adored Hollywood couple, love is dead. Actor and director Olivia Wilde and actor Jason Sudeikis have separated and broken off their engagement of over seven years. While this may come as a surprise, it's even more shocking that a source told People the pair has been secretly separated since the beginning of the year. Keep reading for more on their undercover breakup, and for more on celebrity exes, Kaley Cuoco Says Big Bang Gave Her Love Scenes With Her Ex "On Purpose."
"The split happened at the beginning of the year," a source close to the couple told People. "It's been amicable, and they’ve transitioned into a great co-parenting routine. The children are the priority and the heart of the family’s relationship." Wilde and Sudeikis have two children, 6-year-old Otis and 4-year-old Daisy.
The pair first met in 2011 during a Saturday Night Live afterparty and got engaged in 2012. Wilde's last posts on social media that include Sudeikis are back in February. On Valentine's Day, she shared a picture of the couple when they were younger. "We had been dating one month when I went to meet his entire family in Kansas. 8 years ago. When you know, you know. Also I’ll travel anywhere for good bbq. Happy Valentines, everybody," Wilde captioned the photo.
A few days later, on Feb. 17, Wilde posted a photo of the two taken by their daughter. The picture shows the couple cuddling in bed. Since then, Wilde's social media hasn't appeared to include Sudeikis at all.
The couple has clearly remained close, as People shared a photo of the exes enjoying themselves together at the beach in September. Wilde and Sudeikis are pictured playing in the waves together and laughing. Fans may be hoping for a reconciliation in the future, but for now, they're apparently just friends.
Read on for a look at other celebrity couples who have split this year, and for gossip about a possible new pairing, Chris Evans' and Aly Raisman's Puppy Playdate Is Sparking Romance Rumors.
1 | Armie Hammer and Elizabeth Chambers
ShutterstockIn July, TV personality Elizabeth Chambers announced she and actor Armie Hammer were divorcing after a decade together. Chambers posted a throwback picture of the couple on Instagram with a heartfelt caption, but that sentiment didn't last long. According to Hammer's lawyers, Chambers and their kids are in the Cayman Islands, and "Armie has not seen the children in several months now." The couple remains in a heated legal battle. And for stars who managed to stay close after a breakup, check out these 17 Celebrity Exes Who Are Best Friends Now.
2 | Clark Gregg and Jennifer Grey
ShutterstockDirty Dancing star Jennifer Grey and fellow actor Clark Gregg separated in January. "We recently made the difficult decision to divorce, but we remain close and are deeply grateful for the life we've shared and the wonderful daughter we've raised," the pair posted in a joint statement. "P.S. Totally crying as we post this." Documents suggest that the divorce was officially filed in August. And for more celebrity news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
3 | Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich
ShutterstockThis beautiful couple was married for almost three years before breaking it off. Dancing With the Stars' Julianne Hough officially filed for divorce from former professional hockey player Brooks Laich in November. However, the couple had announced their separation back in May.
4 | Anna Wintour and Shelby Bryan
ShutterstockNotoriously private Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and telecom millionaire Shelby Bryanquietly split in October after 16 years of marriage. And for more celebrity gossip, A Restaurant Server Is Rating Celebrities Based on How Rude They Are.
5 | Lake Bell and Scott Campbell
ShutterstockActor Lake Bell and celebrity tattoo artist Scott Campbell called it quits after seven years of marriage. The pair, who share two kids together, made the announcement in October. "We will continue to be parental comrades in arms and best friends for all our days," Bell wrote on Instagram.
6 | Thomas Middleditch and Mollie Gates
ShutterstockAfter five years of marriage, Silicon Valley star Thomas Middleditch and costume designer Mollie Gates filed for divorce in May. The split comes about a year after Middleditch shared that he and Gates had an open marriage. "To be honest, it's a thing I wish I could take back. It was poor execution. But I've learned to keep things a little more close to the chest," he told The Daily Beast's The Last Laugh podcast earlier in 2020.
7 | Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock
ShutterstockIn June, pop star Kelly Clarkson and talent manager Brandon Blackstock announced their divorce. The couple shares two children together—River Rose, who's 6, and Remington Alexander, who's 4. And for more on the beloved diva, This Is Why Kelly Clarkson Has an Eye Patch on The Voice.
8 | Kacey Musgraves and Ruston Kelly
ShutterstockGrammy winner Kacey Musgraves and musician Ruston Kelly announced they split in July after nearly three years of marriage. "We've made this painful decision together—a healthy decision that comes after a very long period of trying the best we can. It simply just didn't work," Musgraves and Kelly wrote in a joint statement. "Though we are parting ways in marriage, we will remain true friends for the rest of our lives. We hold no blame, anger, or contempt for each other and we ask for privacy and positive wishes for us both as we learn how to navigate through this."
