Here’s What 7 Women Have Said About Splitting Up With Their Partner Once He Became Suuuper Famous
Model Gigi Paris broke up with Glen Powell after three years together, during which his profile skyrocketed due to rumors involving co-star Sydney Sweeney. Gigi shared that Glen agreed to fuel the speculation for publicity, despite her discomfort. “It was just, ‘This is what I have to do for my job.’ I had two options. I could pretend to go along with everything and wonder, ‘Are they hooking up? Are they not?’ or stand up for myself,” she explained. “I just wanted respect, especially if it’s going to be public. Don’t make a fool out of me. Walk away if work is your priority.” She criticized how the situation was handled, saying, “I felt fed to the dogs.”
Before Ethan Slater’s relationship with Ariana Grande, he was married to Lily Jay, a psychologist. After their divorce, she wrote an essay for The Cut expressing her shock: “I really never thought I would get divorced, especially after giving birth to my first child. In this season of mourning, I deeply miss the life of invisibility I had as a women’s mental health specialist.” She added that balancing her privacy with his glamorous career was difficult, especially during public promotions that coincided with personal tragedy.
Chelsea Winstanley, a Māori film producer and director, discussed how her marriage to Taika Waititi faced difficulties as his fame grew with Marvel projects. “I didn’t want to be the dutiful wife sitting in Australia while he worked on Thor,” she revealed. She hinted at the possibility of infidelity, stating, “That was probably the start of the unraveling. I didn’t know until years later, but someone else was involved.”
Much speculation surrounds Chris Pratt’s 2017 split from Anna Faris. Many believe his rising fame played a role, given that she was the more recognized partner at the time. In her memoir *Unqualified*, she mentioned the strain: “It’s hard not to doubt yourself when your husband acts with young women in big movies.” Anna also reflected on how Chris’s success prompted questions about the pressures of high-profile relationships, revealing that they both sensed mutual discomfort.
Author Justine Musk detailed her experience with Elon Musk, whom she dated before his rise to billionaire status. She recounted that their relationship was influenced by economic disparity and his South African background. “Elon’s judgment often made me feel inadequate,” she wrote, describing how their dynamic shifted after he engaged with actress Talulah Riley shortly after their breakup.
Cynthia Lennon, wife of John Lennon, gave birth to Julian Lennon amid the early fame of The Beatles. Her memoir reveals she was often barred from places due to security fears. Following John’s affairs and the end of their marriage, she reflected, “If I’d known what falling for John would lead to, I would have walked away.”
Finally, Tom Cruise’s first marriage was to Mimi Rogers before his *Top Gun* fame. She accepted her role as the less famous partner during their relationship, saying, “I was happy doing my work. When I met him, his career was just starting.” However, she pointed out their age difference, which tabloids often exaggerated, suggesting she’d be in her sixties now if they stayed together.
Any other high-profile examples come to mind? Let me know in the comments!
