Celebrity Couples Who Called It Quits After 20+ Years of Marriage – Inside the Drama (30+ Photos)

From explosive endings to shockingly civil partings, these long-term celebrity couples called it quits — proof that decades together mean nothing when a love story suddenly ends.

Celebrity breakups are nothing new. But when a marriage survives decades under the spotlight, its collapse hits differently. These couples weren't just sharing red carpets — they were raising children, building careers, and living full lives together.

From mutual growth to painful betrayal, their reasons for splitting are as varied as their love stories. Here's a look at the high-profile couples who ended things after more than 20 years of marriage — some with grace, others with heartbreak.

1. Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli

Married for nearly 28 years, Lori and Mossimo were once an image of unity — through scandal, success, and raising two daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose.

But in October 2025, Lori's representative, Elizabeth Much, confirmed, "They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage. There are no legal proceedings at this time."

2. Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness

After 27 years of marriage, Hugh and Deborra-Lee stunned fans with a calm, united announcement in September 2023. It read, "Our journey now is shifting and we have decided to separate to pursue our individual growth [...] with gratitude, love, and kindness."

But when Deborra-Lee filed for divorce in May 2025, she addressed a darker truth. "My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal […] It's a profound wound that cuts deep," she shared. They share two children, Oscar and Ava.

3. Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus

After 30 years, Tish and Billy announced their split in April 2022. "We have decided to go our separate ways — not with sadness, but with love in our hearts," they wrote, highlighting their pride in raising five children.

However, the court papers told a different story. Tish cited "irreconcilable differences" and revealed they had been living apart for more than two years. It was their third time filing for divorce — previous attempts were made in 2010 and 2013.

4. Matthew and Tina Knowles

In 2011, Tina ended her 31-year marriage to Mathew. But the moment it began unraveling came in 2009, when she learned, through the media, that he had fathered a child outside their marriage.

In her 2025 memoir, she recalled the scene, "I screamed, 'Get out! Get out!' like he was some demon. 'I hate you!'... my world had exploded." She added, "I was deeply sad, not about him but about the marriage. I felt like I failed… my kids — ­myself."

5. Melinda French and Bill Gates

Bill and Melinda Gates ended their 27-year marriage in May 2021, explaining in a joint statement, "After a great deal of thought and a lot of work on our relationship, we have made the decision to end our marriage."

They pledged to continue their joint work through the Gates Foundation, while adjusting to life apart and asking for privacy.

6. Jeff Bezos and MacKenzie Scott

Jeff and MacKenzie finalized their divorce in 2019 after 25 years of marriage. "After a long period of loving exploration and trial separation, we have decided to divorce and continue our shared lives as friends," they wrote on X.

MacKenzie, who married Bezos before he founded Amazon, received a four percent stake in the company. They've remained co-parents and philanthropic collaborators.

7. Meryl Streep and Don Gummer

In October 2023, a spokesperson revealed a secret long kept, "Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart."

Their marriage had lasted 45 years, and the separation stayed private for over half a decade.

8. Dan Aykroyd and Donna Dixon

Dan and Donna revealed in April 2022 that they were no longer romantically involved after 39 years.

"We remain legally married, co-parents, co-workers, and business partners […] This is our choice in loving friendship," they stated.

9. Morgan Freeman and Myrna Colley-Lee

Morgan and Myrna ended their 26-year marriage in 2010. They had quietly separated in December 2007, and the divorce was finalized without a trial.

"Everybody is glad it's over," Morgan's attorney reportedly told the Associated Press.

10. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver

Arnold and Maria separated in May 2011 after 25 years together. "After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion, and prayer, we came to this decision," they said in a joint statement.

They committed to co-parenting their four children, despite separating.

11. Kris and Caitlyn Jenner

Kris and Caitlyn ended their 23-year marriage in 2015. Reflecting later, Caitlyn shared, "After twenty-three years, Kris and I went our separate directions. My identity… it was not a big part of us separating. There was so many other bigger issues out there."

She added, "Then all of a sudden, we didn't have any issues."

12. Al and Tipper Gore

In June 2010, Al and Tipper shocked the public by announcing their separation after 40 years. Their statement described it as, "A mutual and mutually supportive decision… following a process of long and careful consideration."

They share four children.

13. Reba McEntire and Narvel Blackstock

Reba ended her 26-year marriage to Narvel in 2015. In 2025, she told Esquire, "My manager was my husband from 1989 to 2015. I was scared to death. I was deserted, abandoned, and left."

She recalled the shock of losing her team — and her footing. "I didn't know how much a gallon of milk was […] Now get out there. You can do it. You're tough. We taught you better," she shared.

14. Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins

Susan and Tim never married, but they were together for 23 years and had two sons.

After their 2009 split, Susan told The Telegraph, "People were coming up to me in the street and saying, 'I cried and cried when I heard.' Well, I was sadder! I didn't think it would ever happen, either."

15. Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman

Danny and Rhea separated in 2012 after 40 years together, but never divorced. In 2022, Perlman told People, "We're still separated, but we see each other often, and we're still a family."

On "Watch What Happens Live," she added, "It's much better because all of the tense stuff is gone."

Each of these breakups highlights how even the strongest, decades-long partnerships can evolve or unravel over time. In or out of the spotlight, change comes — and sometimes, so does the end.