Biggest Breakups of 2016

We're halfway through 2016, and the year has already been peppered with high-profile celebrity breakups. Keep reading to see them all now, then look back at all the breakups that have shocked us the most over time.

Ariana Grande and Ricky Alvarez

The singer and her backup dancer called it quits in late July. The pair first sparked romance rumors last July when they were spotted kissing during Ariana's  #Donutgate scandal.

Peter Facinelli and Jaimie Alexander

Peter Facinelli and Jaimie Alexander called off their engagement in February after nearly four years together. In an official statement, a rep for the couple said, "Peter and Jaimie have chosen to part ways amicably and remain good friends."

Zac Efron and Sami Miro

In April, Zac Efron split from his girlfriend of nearly two years, stylist and model Sami Miró. The couple was last seen showing PDA at the MTV Movie Awards earlier that month.

James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff

In May, James McAvoy and his wife of nine years, Anne-Marie Duff, announced their plans to divorce. The pair tied the knot in 2006 and welcomed their son Brendan in 2010.

Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman

It was announced in April that Drew and her husband of nearly four years, art consultant Will Kopelman, were planning to divorce.

Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris

The couple officially called it quits at the beginning of June. Calvin Harris claimed in a tweet that nothing remains but a "huge amount of love and respect." 

Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund

After a little over four years of dating, Kirsten Dunst and Garrett Hedlund called it quits in April.

Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama

After nearly six years together, Demi and Wilmer announced their breakup on Twitter in June 2016

Iggy Azalea and Nick Young

The singer announced the breakup via Instagram just a year after first getting engaged. The couple faced a cheating scandal back in March.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp

In May, it was reported that Amber Heard filed for divorce from Johnny Depp after over a year of marriage, accusing him of domestic violance.

Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger

Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger's 10-year-long romance was one of Hollywood's sweetest, but they broke things off in mid-July 2016. According to reps, "Diane Kruger and Josh Jackson have decided to separate and remain friends."

Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney

Lady Gaga confirmed that she her actor fiancé are taking a break from their five-year relationship. Taylor popped the question on Valentine's Day last year, so the news came as quite a shock.