2015 was a year of ups and downs in the celebrity world of romance. While some couples have just started fueling romance rumors (Selena Gomez and Niall Horan?!), other relationships are coming to a close.
The “New Year, New Me” motto certainly still stands true in today's world, especially when it comes to the lives of college students with hefty New Year’s resolutions. In some cases (like the ones below), a revised “New Year, New You” motto can be just as applicable.
Here’s a look back on some of the biggest celebrity breakups of 2015:
Ariana Grande and Big Sean
(Source: E! Online)
Ariana Grande has one less problem without Big Sean. The couple, who had been dating since last October, split in early April this year.
Patrick Dempsey and Jillian Dempsey
(Source: Mirror)
Mark-up artist Jillian Dempsey (née Fink) filed for divorce from Grey's Anatomy heartthrob Patrick Dempsey this past January. Not all hope is lost though, because there are sources saying that the couple is making an effort to rekindle what might be left of their relationship.
Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger
(Source: People)
Despite wild controversies, Avril Lavigne is not dead. Her romance with Nickleback's lead singer and guitarist Chad Kroeger is though. The two separated after a two-year marriage.
Here's to hoping this will spark some inspiration for a new Avril album.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
(Source: NY Daily)
The ultimate 2015 shocker came when Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner announced their divorce in June after a scandal involving Affleck and then-nanny Christine Ouzounian. The A-listers, who have been together for 10 years, are expecting a fourth child next year.
Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield
(Source: Vanity Fair)
The world fell in love with Stonefield after their obvious chemistry in “The Amazing Spider-Man,” and they bought into it too. Garfield and Stone developed a friendship on set and started dating soon after in 2011. It’s been reported that their long-distance relationship was one of the main factors contributing to the power couple’s end.
Zayn Malik and Perrie Edwards
(Source: Daily Mail)
This isn’t the first time Zayn Malik has broken a girl’s heart. In March, he broke millions when he decided to leave One Direction, explaining that he wanted time away from the spotlight.
The couple confirmed their relationship in 2012 after meeting on the X-Factor the year before, and were engaged in no time the following year. In August, the two called off their engagement.
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