Top 12 Celebrity Breakups of 2012

December 27, 2012Gossip Cop

9:22 am, December 27th, 2012

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Some of Tinsletown’s hottest relationships fizzled out in 2012, sending shockwaves that reached far outside Hollywood.

Check out the 12 biggest breakups of 2012 below!

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1.Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise

The actress blindsided her movie star husband when she filed for divorce on June 29 after nearly six years of marriage, with Holmes later getting primary custody of daughter Suri.

2.Heidi Klum and Seal

The couple, famous for renewing their vows every year, announced their separation on January 22 after seven years of marriage and four kids.

3.Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson

The Twilight stars briefly split in late July after photos emerged of Stewart kissing her Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders. The two later reconciled.

4.Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber

The young stars were on-and-off in the fall, temporarily calling it quits in November, amidst reports of trust issues.

5.Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis

Following months of rumors, the Pirates of the Caribbean star and his longtime partner acknowledged their split on June 19, saying they had "amicably separated" after 14 years together and two kids.

6.Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran

The singer broke up with his girlfriend and released a video on October 4, attributing the split in part to his renewed friendship with ex Rihanna.

7.Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli

After 11 years of marriage, the couple revealed their separation in March, and vowed to "remain dedicated" to raising their three daughters together.

8.Joe and Tina Simpson

Jessica and Ashlee’s parents filed for divorce in late September, but didn't announce the end of their 34-year marriage until a month later, on October 24.

9.Chris Harrison and Gwen Jones

In May, the host of the "Bachelor" franchise and his wife "made the incredibly difficult decision to separate" after 18 years of marriage and two kids.

10.Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman

One of the longest-lasting Hollywood marriages came to an end in October when the Emmy winners announced their separation after 30 years of what seemed to be wedded bliss.