9 Celebrity Couples That Split Right after Having a Baby
While news about A-listers breaking up comes as no shock, it is quite heartbreaking when the split happens after the birth of their child.
Every day reports talk about new breakups and makeups in the industry to the point that nothing comes as surprising anymore.
While relationships sometimes get challenging in itself, having to deal with the coming of a child can be the make or break of any couple. Here’s a look at nine celebrities who chose to split after having a child.
KHLOE KARDASHIAN AND TRISTAN THOMPSON
If there’s one family that has all eyes on them all the time, it’s the Kardashians. Hence, it comes as no surprise that the public immediately speculated Khloe’s relationship with Tristan Thompson.
Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian attend the Klutch Sports Group "More Than A Game" Dinner. | Source: Getty Images
After confirming their relationship in 2016, the couple welcomed their first child, True, in 2018. All was well for the “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” star until rumors about her beau cheating on her developed.
Videos of the Cleveland Cavaliers player cheating on Kardashian with multiple women surfaced the internet days before their daughter was born.
Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian attend the Klutch Sports Group "More Than A Game" Dinner. | Source: Getty Images
A video of the athlete walking into a New York City hotel with a woman and kissing another two in a Washington D.C. hookah lounge was leaked online.
Although the couple reportedly patched things up for their kid, Thompson, once again, allegedly cheated on Kardashian with Kylie Jenner’s best friend, Jordyn Woods.
Khloe Kardashian attends Opening Ceremony and Calvin Klein Jeans' celebration. | Source: Getty Images
The two were officially done for good yet continued to co-parent true. However, with communication still intact, it is not impossible that the two reconcile.
BRITNEY SPEARS AND KEVIN FEDERLINE
In between her break up with singer Justin Timberlake and her 2007 breakdown, 24-year-old Britney Spears married Kevin Federline.
inger Britney Spears and husband Kevin Federline arrive at the SONY BMG Grammy Party. | Source: Getty Images
Together they welcomed two children, Sean Preston and Jayden James. However, two years after their union in 2004, the “Lucky” singer filed for divorce.
A source told People that the backup dancer left his wife three weeks after giving birth to party in Las Vegas. The source said:
Britney Spears and husband Kevin Federline arrive at the 2004 Billboard Music Awards. | Source: Getty Images
“This was her last straw. He said, ‘I have to go to Vegas.’ He didn’t have to go to Vegas. He uses any excuse to party. She said, ‘I’ve had enough.’”
JANET JACKSON AND WISSAM AL MANA
In 2013, famous singer Janet Jackson married billionaire businessman Wissam Al Mana. After four years, the couple had a son, Eissa.
Wissam al Mana and Janet Jackson attend the Giorgio Armani fashion show during Milan Fashion Week. | Source: Getty Images
However, even having a child could not unite the couple whose marriage has been rocky for some time with the two never got along.
Although Jackson reportedly wanted to work things out, she knew she could not take the suppressing atmosphere and stress, and that things would end in divorce.
Wissam al Mana and Janet Jackson attend the Giorgio Armani fashion show during Milan Fashion Week. | Source: Getty Images
BLAC CHYNA AND ROB KARDASHIAN
Ten weeks after going public about their relationship, Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian announced their engagement and pregnancy. As reported by People, a source said:
“Rob has fallen hard for Blac Chyna. She makes him super happy, and this is the first time that he’s felt so optimistic about life in years.”
Rob Kardashian and model Blac Chyna attend the Sky Beach Club. | Source: Getty Images
Though gossip about their relationship being shakey already circulated media outlets, it wasn’t until a month after their daughter Dream Renee came that the drama followed.
Chyna’s Instagram was hacked by someone who threatened to post private messages between Chyna and several men whom she allegedly cheated with.
Robert Kardashian arrives at the KIIS-FM's 2008 Wango Tango concert. | Source: Getty Images
While the model claimed the hacker was her husband, it only took a while before the couple eventually separated.
CIARA AND FUTURE
All eyes were on Ciara and Future after he proposed to her with a 15-carat diamond ring, but the two didn’t even make it down the aisle to say their “I do’s.”
Russell Wilson & Ciara with Future Jr. and Sienna at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports. | Source: Getty Images
Three months after welcoming their son, Future Zahir Wilburn, the couple called it quits. The future allegedly had an affair with his wardrobe consultant several times.
CYNTHIA SCURTIS AND ALEX RODRIGUEZ
Before Jennifer Lopez became the apple of Alex Rodriguez’s eye, he had Cynthia Scurtis, whom he was married to for six years.
Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees and his wife Cynthia Scurtis arrive at the opening of Jay-Z's USD 20 million 40/40 Club. | Source: Getty Images
Months after the birth of their second child, rumors of the former baseball player’s infidelity came with photos of him and s stripper in Las Vegas. It only took three months for the couple to split up.
CHRISTINA MILIAN AND THE DREAM
Although it is unsure whether Christina Milian and The Dream broke up during or after her pregnancy, it is a fact that their relationship is over.
Christina Milian at the Golden Globe Awards. | Source: Getty Images
It took less than a year after they tied the knot to go separate ways despite having a daughter, Violet Madison Nash.
The Dream allegedly cheated on his wife with his assistant, Melissa Santiago, which he easily denied despite photos surfacing the internet.
Christina Milian at the World of Children Event. | Source: Getty Images
USHER AND TAMEKA FOSTER
Usher and Tameka Foster share sons Usher Raymond V and Naviyd Ely Raymond, yet decided to part ways in 2009.
Usher (R) and his girlfriend Tameka Foster arrive at the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. | Source: Getty Images
While many think that their divorce was a decision the singer would regret, he believes otherwise stating it was a chance to learn.
50 CENT AND DAPHNE JOY
In September 2012, rapper 50 Cent and model Daphne Joy welcomed their son, Sire Jackson. The baby wasn’t publicly mentioned but the couple until police were called on a domestic incident.
Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson attends the "Power" Final Season World Premiere. | Source: Getty Images
The artist allegedly kicked Joy and vandalized her property in California because of cheating accusations. They have since moved on and continued to co-parent their child.