These LGBTQ+ celebrity couples broke up in 2024 (so far)
Things don’t work out sometimes, and that is okay!
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2023 was a landmark year for celebrity breakups! While we’re hoping that 2024 won’t be plagued with so many unfortunate updates, it’s important to acknowledge that some couples go their separate ways for totally valid reasons. If a relationship is no longer working, then it’s probably for the best that these individuals have chosen to split.
When it comes to married couples, the process of getting a divorce isn’t usually fun. Oh, at all. A regular breakup isn’t thrilling either, as people can end a relationship with their hearts broken. Alas, we do hope that these LGBTQ+ celebrity couples ended things on a healthy note and can now pursue happiness as single individuals.
Scroll through to find out which LGBTQ+ couples have broken up, split, or gotten a divorce in 2024.
Sir Ian McKellen & Oscar Conlon-Morrey
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In Feb. 2024, The Daily Mail reported on Sir Ian McKellen’s split from boyfriend Oscar Conlon-Morrey after being together for a year. The publication reported that McKellen, age 84, and Conlon-Morrey, age 30, allegedly had plans to get engaged. However, the couple has now seemingly parted ways.
Carl Nassib & Søren Dahl
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Throughout January and February of 2024, various reports have been popping up about how Carl Nassib and Søren Dahl have seemingly broken up. They no longer follow each other on social media, erased nearly all of their pictures together from Instagram, and are no longer sharing new posts of themselves as a couple.
The National Football League (NFL) star and Olympic swimmer hard-launched their relationship in Sep. 2022, but it appears that they might both be single right now. While we’re still waiting for either (or both) of them to comment on this potential breakup, it’s definitely not looking like they’re a pair anymore.
Mary Lambert & Wyatt Paige Hermansen
On Jan. 26, Mary Lambert revealed that she and Wyatt Paige Hermansen are currently undergoing a “joyful separation.”
“Though there is a significant pain & hurt, we are in agreement that it's the most loving decision for both of us,” Lambert wrote in the Instagram post. “In October I learned that Wyatt stepped out of the marriage, and caused additional damage in the following months. They have some intense work and self-reflection to do, and they will need to do that work without me. Love is magic and transformative, but it can’t always fix the big stuff.”
Sam Smith & Christian Cowan
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News outlets have been following Sam Smith getting close to Christian Cowan for some time now, and eventually they did confirm that they were a couple. However, new reports from Jan. 2024 indicate that Smith and Cowan might’ve broken up — a claim that is still in question per other sources close to the Grammy-winning singer.
Jinkx Monsoon & Michael Abbott
As reported by Out‘s sister publication PRIDE, Jinkx Monsoon and Michael Abbott are currently in the process of separating. In Feb. 2024, Abbott shared the announcement via Instagram, writing:
“With a heavy heart, I share that Jinkx and I have chosen to part ways. In this extremely challenging time, I want to emphasize my deep gratitude to Jinkx for the shared moments, love, and growth we experienced together. As we begin the intricate process of untangling our lives, I carry a profound appreciation for the positive impact Jinkx has had on my journey.”
He concluded, “Friends and followers — your understanding and respect for our privacy are valued more than words can express. Thank you for your empathy and support during this difficult chapter.”
