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Whenever you hear about celebrity couples, they are either so in love, or it seems like there's so much crazy drama going down that it makes a season of The Crown look like an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants. If you think that's bad just wait, it gets even worse compared to WAGS (Wives and Girlfriends of sportspeople) who are always checking their husband's Instagram accounts for sneaky... ahem... opportunists who are trying to slide into those DMs. If you thought you knew about Hollywood drama then you better take a step back honey, because just like the iceberg in Titanic - you've only seen the tip. Take a seat because this tea is piping hot!
Shakira And Gerard Piqué
Shakira and Gerard Piqué's dynamic connection transcends fame and fortune. With a combined net worth in the hundreds of millions, their wealth mirrors their successful individual careers—Shakira's global music dominance and Piqué's triumphs in football. However, the fairy tale took a heartbreaking turn with their shocking breakup. The duo's split in 2022 left fans stunned, underscoring the challenges even high-profile couples face. Despite the trauma, their shared journey remains an indelible chapter in the annals of celebrity relationships.
Rumors of infidelity rocked Shakira and Piqué's seemingly unbreakable bond, leading to their painful breakup. The revelation of his alleged indiscretions cast a shadow over their once-envied relationship, leaving fans heartbroken and speculating about the unraveling of their love story.
Gisele Bündchen And Tom Brady
Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's once-enviable union faced rumors of turbulence as speculation about a potential divorce surfaced in 2022. The power couple, known for their strength both individually and as a pair, reportedly struggled with conflicting priorities and challenges. Despite their efforts to maintain privacy, the couple acknowledged the strain on their relationship. The announcement of their divorce sent shockwaves through the media, marking the end of an era.
Fans and followers were left contemplating the complexities of maintaining love in the spotlight, as the couple navigated the difficult decision to part ways after more than a decade together.
Eva Longoria And Tony Parker
As we know all too well, not all stories have a happy ending. Actress Eva Longoria and NBA star Tony Parker met in 2004, and their romance was hot and heavy. Three years after they met, they got married in Paris, and everything about their romance seemed like a fairytale. However, the dream shattered in 2010 when they faced a tumultuous divorce, unraveling the seemingly perfect love story and leaving fans shocked at the demise of one of Hollywood's most beloved couples.
Parker got caught having an affair with his teammate's wife, and Longoria felt like she had no other choice. She has since moved on and remarried.
Jennifer Lopez And Alex Rodriguez
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez's high-profile romance took a dramatic turn when cheating allegations surfaced in 2021, rocking their seemingly unbreakable bond. The power couple, often seen as an epitome of glamour, faced scrutiny as rumors circulated about Rodriguez's involvement with other women. Despite attempts to dispel the rumors, the strain on their relationship became evident. In April 2021, J.Lo and A-Rod officially announced their split, ending their engagement and leaving fans in disbelief.
The breakup marked the conclusion of a chapter in their love story, reminding the public that even star-studded relationships are not immune to the complexities of real-life challenges. Now, as J.Lo embraces a rekindled romance with Ben Affleck, fans eagerly watch their renewed love story unfold in Hollywood's spotlight.
Anna Kournikova And Sergei Fedorov
Anna Kournikova's tennis career might have been a rocky road; it doesn't compare to her short live romance with Sergei Fedorov. At the height of her popularity, Kournikova's career, people speculated who she was dating, and one of the names that kept coming up was Federov.
According to Federov, the couple dated and married in 2001, then divorced two years later, but Kournikova denied this. It's pretty awkward to deny you ever married someone when there could be legal documents of it lying around somewhere.
Carrie Underwood And Mike Fisher
Everyone fell in love with Carrie Underwood when she won the fourth season of American Idol, and she caught the attention of someone very special. Underwood's bassist wanted to set her up with his friend, and she kept turning him down until she finally agreed and met NHL star Mike Fisher, during a casual get together.
That must have been an extraordinary meeting because they started dating shortly after. Life in the spotlight comes with its challenges, and Underwood and Fisher have been victims of the rumor mill. In 2018, people speculated that the couple was getting divorced, but Fisher cleared things up with a simple tweet.
Ciara And Russell Wilson
Before even meeting Ciara, Russell Wilson proclaimed that she would be the woman he would marry. The couple first went public when they attended a White House State Dinner in 2015, but no one is exactly sure how they met.
A year after they became official, the couple got married, and they have been stunning fans on Instagram ever since. However, people were confused about how Wilson was so close to Ciara's first child she had with her ex, Future. People's comments haven't stopped them from being the picture-perfect family.
Khloe Kardashian And Tristan Thompson
Khloe Kardashian and NBA star Tristan Thompson have had a tumultuous relationship that played out for the world to see on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Their relationship began in 2016, and it has been a rocky road ever since. The trouble started just days before Khloe was set to give birth to their daughter. Videos and pictures of Tristan kissing another woman in the club came out online, which caused Khloe so much stress that she went into labor.
Although they now have a child together, the two broke up because he cheated. They tried to rekindle their romance, but Tristan cheated for a second time with Kylie Jenner's (now ex) best-friend. Why is it so hard for Tristan to stay loyal? They decided to quarantine together for their daughter's sake, and they have been working on their relationship, but it is unclear if they are together or not.
Elisha Cuthbert And Dion Phaneuf
The former star of 24 Elisha Cuthbert and NHL star Dion Phaneuf started dating in 2008 after she broke it off with a different hockey player. Many of his fellow NHL players talked trash about their relationship, but that didn't stop them from getting engaged after four years.
In 2015, a Canadian TV station reported that Cuthbert was cheating on Phaneuf, and she demanded an apology because the rumors were false. Although the couple tries to keep things private, they are still famous, so they have to be ready to deal with people trying to tear them down.
Hannah Jeter And Derek Jeter
Baseball player Derek Jeter and his model wife Hannah have been going strong for over five years, and they make love in the spotlight look easy. The secret to their successful relationship might be that they keep everything extremely private. They don't even post pictures of their children online.
You can't find any dirt on the couple online because if there are problems, they keep them behind closed doors. They are so in love, and Jeter is very protective of his wife and children. Now that he is retired, he has much more time to focus on his family.
Hillary Duff And Mike Comrie
As one of the most unproblematic former Disney stars, Hilary Duff has always been loved by the world. After quickly marrying former NHL player Mike Comrie, people hoped their romance would last forever because she deserved true love. However, things weren't picture perfect.
After Duff had their first child, the couple broke up. News outlets started reporting their split, and they officially divorced in 2016. It looks like the limelight was too much for their relationship, and it magnified their differences. Luckily, Duff found true love not too long after.
Vanessa Bryant And Kobe Bryant
It's hard to talk about Vanessa and Kobe Bryant without tearing up. Before his tragic death, Kobe and his wife had a bit of a rocky relationship for a few years. After getting married in 2001, the couple went through a rocky period.
Most people have heard, but Bryant cheated on his wife in 2003, and it was all over the news. Despite threatening divorce, they managed to work through it and came out loving each other till the very last day.
Candace Cameron Bure And Valerie Bure
Everyone knows and loves Candance Cameron Bure for her role as DJ on Full House, and only recently has she opened up about her relationship with NHL All-Star Valerie Bure. After a year of dating, the couple got married in 1996, and 26 years later, they are still showing off the PDA.
Candace has admitted that their relationship isn't perfect, and like any couple, they have been through rough patches. She has also had to defend their PDA on Instagram because some people can't handle how in love they are. If they are happy, let them live!
Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade
These two have the perfect union if you know what we mean. Basketball star Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union have been together for over a decade, and they have proven how strong their relationship is time and time again.
Although they took a break to focus on their busy careers, they knew it was meant to be. The two share four children, and they have taken a progressive and accepting approach to parenting with their child, who came out as transgender.
Ayesha Curry And Steph Curry
Ayesha and Steph Curry took their relationship from teenage sweethearts to NBA power couple with ease. After meeting at church camp, It took them a while to officially date because Ayesha wasn't allowed to date in high school, and then she played hard to get for the next few years, but Steph was determined.
People watched as the Currys became #couplegoals, and it's hard to find any drama in this relationship. However, when Ayesha debuted her blonde hair in October, she posted a selfie with her husband, and people thought he was cheating because they didn't recognize her.
Danica Patrick And Aaron Rodgers
Like her driving, Danica Patrick's relationship with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers was fast and furious. The couple started dating in early 2018 after meeting at an award show. A year later people speculated that the couple would get engaged, but 2019 came and went without a proposal.
However, in 2020, the couple announced that they had split. Whatever caused their breakup was very sudden because they had been on a trip the month prior. Dating in the public eye is a lot of pressure, so maybe the magnifying glass was just too much.
Elin Nordegren And Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods is pretty much the poster child for relationship scandals. In 2003, the golf pro got engaged to Elin Nordegren, and they married a year later. Right after they had their second child, the couple's relationship crashed and burned big time.
Woods was caught cheating on Nordegren, which cost him his marriage, sponsorships, and millions of dollars. People thought his career was over because his reputation was severely tarnished. The couple divorced in 2010, and it was the scandal of the decade.
La La Anthony And Carmelo Anthony
You may know La La Anthony as one of Kim Kardashian's closest pals, but other people know her as the wife of basketball legend Carmelo Anthony. Their relationship has been anything but smooth because they break up and get back together every year or so.
The couple got married in 2010, but in 2017, they separated. However, a year later, they were back together. In 2019, their relationship was strained because of cheating rumors, and they have since been quarantining together. This is one relationship that most people can't keep up with.
Yvette Prieto And Michael Jordan
Despite their big age difference, Michael Jordan and his model wife, Yvette Prieto, seem to make things work. The couple met after Jordan divorced his ex-wife and they got engaged two years after dating. After their $8 million wedding, they welcomed twin daughters, but is their relationship picture-perfect?
Many people questioned if Prieto was only with Jordan for his money because her family has a shady past. Before they got married, Jordan drafted up an iron-clad prenup to protect himself, unlike his previous marriage. People continue to question her intentions despite their seven-year marriage.
Allison Stokke And Rickie Fowler
Allison Stokke pretty much broke the internet when a picture of her from her pole vaulting days went viral, and that must be how she caught the attention of pro golfer Rickie Fowler. He made the first move and reached out to her on social media, and they became an official couple in 2017.
A year later, Fowler proposed to Stokke, and the rest is history. Luckily for them, there haven't been any cheating rumors or scandals surrounding their relationship yet. However, it's never too late for a juicy scandal to get people talking.
Rob Gronkowski And Camille Kostek
Although Camille Kostek was a cheerleader for the New England Patriots for two years, she didn't start dating Rob Gronkowski until after she left the team. There were strict rules about cheerleaders dating the players, so they met in secret until she finished her last season and they were able to go public.
Since going public in 2015, the pair have been showing off their romance every chance they get. Although we don't know when she will get a ring, we hope Gronk locks it down soon. Now that he is back to playing football after coming out of his short retirement, he's probably a lot busier than he anticipated.
Lindsey Vonn And P.K. Subban
Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn and NHL player P.K. Subban have been dating since early 2018, but last year they made headlines because of their odd engagement. In early 2019, Subban proposed to Vonn, but she wasn't completely satisfied.
Vonn thought that men should also have engagement rings, so later that year, she proposed to Subban at home. People thought it was a bit bizarre because she did something against tradition, but we think it's nice that she isn't afraid to shake things up.
Erica Herman And Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods' second try at love seems to be much more successful than his first scandalous relationship. The pro golfer managed to get back to the top of his game even though no one can forget the public disaster. After his divorce, Erica Herman came into his life, and the two have been together since 2017.
Despite going on four years of dating, the two are rarely seen in public together, which has made people assume they broke up on numerous occasions. Herman is just not a fan of public attention, but she never misses a tournament because she is a supportive girlfriend.
Katherine Webb And A.J. McCarron
NFL star A.J. McCarron and former Miss Alabama Katherine Webb were the couple to watch when they first started dating. After they went public, Webb stole the spotlight, and the Google searches for "A.J. McCarron's girlfriend" began trending up. In 2014, they were engaged and married within a few months and immediately began to grow their family.
The couple got together and broke up a few times before they decided they wanted to be together forever. 2013 was a rough year for them in the headlines, but they got over it and now have three beautiful children. Sometimes the bumpiest roads lead to the best relationships.
Larsa Pippen And Scottie Pippen
Unlike La La Anthony, Larsa Pippen is no longer part of the Kardashian inner circle, but that's not how she grew to fame. Larsa and Scotty met in 1995 and got married two years later. Pippen is known for being Michael Jordan's right-hand man, but that didn't help him keep Larsa entertained.
On two separate occasions, the couple filed for divorce because of cheating or verbal aggression. Their divorce is still pending from 2018, but that hasn't stopped Larsa from dating other NBA players. Even her son thought it was bizarre that she flaunts relationships online.
Samantha Ponder And Christian Ponder
NFL quarterback Christian Ponder and ESPN reporter Samantha Steele met through work and dated very briefly before getting engaged at the end of 2012. Having such a public romance was difficult initially, but they constantly gushed about each other in interviews.
The couple struggled a bit when the Minnesota Vikings let Ponder go, and people said he was the team's biggest downfall. That has to be hard for anyone to hear, but his family was growing, and he had that to be thankful for.
Kim Sears And Andy Murray
As one of England's best tennis players, Andy Murray had no problem landing his beautiful wife, Kim Sears. The couple got engaged in 2014 and married a year later, but life as a couple hasn't always been easy, especially in the spotlight.
After an injury in 2017, the couple's relationship was strained because Murray admits that he neglected his wife. He felt down about not being able to play and was only thinking about himself. However, the couple got through that period and came out of it stronger.
Nicole Johnson And Michael Phelps
When the camera panned towards Michael Phelps' cheering section during the 2016 Olympics, and we saw his wife holding their son with a big smile on her face, people knew it was true love. After meeting at the 2007 ESPY awards, the couple dated on and off until they got engaged in 2015.
In 2016, the couple secretly wed a month after their son was born. Although they can't get enough of each other now, there was a time when Nicole said she hated Phelps. During his train-wreck phase, the couple broke up and grew separately before they were ready to be together for real.
Sofia Balbi And Luis Suarez
Sofia Balbi and soccer star Luis Suarez have been together for a LONG time, like teenage sweethearts long. The two met in Uraguay when Suarez was a street sweeper. He was 15, and she was 13, but love knows no age. After some time away from each other, because Sofia moved to Spain, they rekindled their romance. Suarez eventually moved to Europe to play soccer, and they were able to be together again.
After getting married in 2009, they had three children, and they celebrated 11 years of marriage in 2020. Their relationship has faced some tough times, including Suarez's recent cheating scandal to get Italian citizenship. There is an ongoing investigation about whether the language test was rigged or not. Sofia has stood by his side regardless of what the media has to say.
Tiffany Ortiz And David Ortiz
Red Sox legend David Ortiz and his wife Tiffany Ortiz have been together for 18 years, and they have been through a lot in the last two decades. There have definitely been tough times for the couple between their two children and living in the spotlight.
In 2013, Ortiz admitted that he almost filed for divorce because their relationship wasn't working out. They eventually worked things out after some time apart, but it took a lot of hard work to get back to a happy place.
Nicole Williams And Larry English
If you were a fan of WAGS on E!, you will definitely remember Nicole Williams and Larry English. After dating for a long seven years, the couple finally tied the knot, but there was a time when English didn't know if he ever wanted to be married. Finally, Willams got him to propose, and they have been happy since.
During the show, Williams explained that it was hard to date an athlete because women are always trying to slide into his DMs and talk to him at clubs. After English's short-lived career, he has more time to focus on his wife and their future.
Sasha Gates And Antonio Gates
Another WAGS couple that showed off for the camera was Sasha and Antonio Gates. The couple got married in 2011, and they were like the veteran couple when they joined the show. From cheating rumors to false gossip, Sasha said they have dealt with everything.
Early this year, Gates announced his retirement after 16 seasons in the NFL, and he said he was excited to spend more time with his family. Through everything, this couple has stayed strong and set a good example for other sports couples.
Michelle Beltran And Brian Quick
NFL star Brian Quick and his wife Michelle grew to popularity when they appeared on WAGS like a few other sports couples on this list. The couple got married in 2015, and Michelle has been Quick's biggest supporter ever since they got together.
Since marrying Quick, Michelle has gained a large social media following and often outshines her husband, but that doesn't bother him. The couple has been going strong for a while, and with their two children, they have a bright future.
Ashley Nicole Roberts And Philip Wheeler
When Ashley Nicole Roberts and NFL player Phillip Wheeler appeared on WAGS Miami, They got engaged and married in front of the world and besides his pushy mother, the couple have faced few obsticals.
The only scandal related to them was another couple's relationship falling apart at their wedding, but the Wheelers aren't to blame for that. We wish WAGS Miami were still on so we could see these two on our screens more.
Sam Smalling And Chris Smalling
Manchester United player Chris Smalling and his wife Sam Smalling may seem like the perfect couple, especially after welcoming their first son, but there is one thing they didn't always agree about.
When the couple first got together, Sam was a vegan, but Chris still ate whatever he liked. After several years of being together, Chris finally agreed to go vegan because he enjoyed his wife's cooking so much.
Axelle Francine And Tony Parker
You might remember Tony Parker from earlier in the list when he was married to Eva Longoria. However, after their split, Parker began dating Axelle Francine. The couple dated briefly before getting engaged and married. People thought it was quick, and they were right to have reservations.
Maybe Parker is not the marriage type because, after nine years of being together, the couple announced their separation in August 2020. He wrote a message on Twitter, and we bet Eva Longoria was laughing with her husband and child.
Antonella Roccuzzo And Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi might be known as the best soccer player in the world, but to Antonella Roccuzzo he is much more than that. The pair knew each other since they were teenagers, but didn't tie the knot until 2017.
Although he is known around the world, there haven't been any rumors of cheating or scandal. Besides his tax fraud case, the couple has been strong on and off the field with their three children.
Paulina Gretzky And Dustin Johnson
Paulina Gretzky is used to the spotlight because she is the daughter of the most well-known hockey player, Wayne Gretzky. However, her life changed in a positive way when she met pro golfer, Dustin Johnson.
The couple got engaged in 2013 but haven't married yet. This might be because of his busy career as he is ranked second, just below Tiger Woods. They have both said that when the time is right, we will know.
Nina Westbrook And Russell Westbrook
After over a decade together, few things can bother Nina and Russell Westbrook. The couple started dating in college, and they got married shortly after they graduated. Their most trying time was only recently when the NBA season resumed, and Westbrook had to leave for three months.
With their three kids at home, a full-time job, and running multiple other side projects, Nina was worried about juggling everything while her husband was away. She also felt bad that her children wouldn't see their dad for a while. In the end, she made it work with the help of friends.