2025 might be the year of heartbreak in LGBTQ+ Hollywood.
From long-term marriages ending to whirlwind romances fizzling out, some of our favorite queer celebrity couples have called it quits, leaving fans stunned, emotional, and maybe a little skeptical about happily ever after.
While each breakup has its own story, one thing is clear: even the most glamorous relationships can face real-life challenges.
Bretman Rock & Justice Fester – A Mutual Goodbye
Beauty influencer Bretman Rock and model Justice Fester shocked fans when they announced their split after one year together.
On Instagram Stories, Bretman revealed the breakup was mutual, driven by their need to focus on personal mental health.
“We’re still friends, we still have love for each other… If we’re meant to be, we’ll find each other again,” Bretman shared.
It’s bittersweet, but the maturity in their statement proves not all breakups have to be messy.
Fortune Feimster & Jacquelyn Smith – The End of a Decade
Comedian Fortune Feimster and her wife Jacquelyn “Jax” Smith ended their marriage in June after nearly four years wed and a decade together.
Fortune posted a heartfelt note on Instagram, expressing love and respect for Jax as they move into separate chapters.
She later told People, “I’m just looking towards a new chapter… and trying to make people laugh.”
Adam Lambert & Oliver Gliese – Four Years, Clean Break
Singer Adam Lambert and Danish model Oliver Gliese parted ways in July after four years together.
According to TMZ, the breakup was amicable, clean, and drama-free—a rare Hollywood split that leaves no lingering tabloid mess.
Adam quickly shifted focus to his Broadway role in Cabaret and an L.A. run of Jesus Christ Superstar.
JoJo Siwa & Kath Ebbs – A Quick Flame Out
Pop sensation JoJo Siwa and queer advocate Kath Ebbs dated for just under three months before splitting in early June.
The breakup came shortly after JoJo’s appearance on Celebrity Big Brother UK, where she discussed evolving views on gender and sexuality.
Weeks later, JoJo revealed she was dating fellow contestant Chris Hughes and now identifies as “queer” rather than a lesbian.
Tommy Dorfman & Elise Williams – A Love That Moved Fast
Actor Tommy Dorfman and Elise Williams met on Hinge in 2021, got engaged just two months later, and eloped in late 2023.
By May 2025, they had filed for divorce.
Signs of a split appeared in late 2024, when Tommy posted a photo with their dog Fiona and hinted that it was “just the two of us now.”
Chris Stanley & Bret LaBelle – Growing Apart
TikTok star Chris Stanley and Survivor alum Bret LaBelle—known for their 27-year age gap—ended their relationship in April after four years.
Chris shared on YouTube that “nothing really happened” and they “just grew apart slowly.”
Bret’s Instagram farewell was equally respectful, wishing Chris “nothing but happiness, love, and success.”
💡 Why These Breakups Hit Hard
For fans, these splits are more than just gossip they’re reminders that even in the spotlight, relationships face the same pressures, growth, and change we all experience.
Still, these celebrities prove that breakups can be handled with grace, mutual respect, and positivity, leaving room for new beginnings.
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