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5 Shocking Celebrity Breakups Of 2021

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By Fiyin Olowokandi on December 9, 2021 at 8:08 AM EST

A new year is upon us! But as 2021 is racing to an end, so are some of the beautiful love stories that kept fans glued to various gossip blogs and tabloids.

Although many Hollywood stars and musicians started the year with sizzling romance, not everyone made it to the end of the year.

From billionaire moguls to Grammy winners, the season of heartbreak didn't play favorites. Here are the biggest breakups of 2021.

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Common And Tiffany Haddish

Last month, The Blast shared the shocking news about Common and Tiffany Haddish's separation just one year after the Hollywood sensations got together.

An insider revealed to PEOPLE that the former couple could no longer maintain their romantic relationship due to their busy schedules.

The "Girls Trip" star and the "Just Wright" actor first met on the set of "The Kitchen" movie in 2019. However, they remained platonic until a virtual Bumble date in April 2020 ignited their romance.

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Shawn Mendes And Camila Cabello

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Musical duo Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello were some of the most beloved couples in the entertainment industry until The Blast reported the painful end of their relationship. 

In November, the "Señorita" singers released a joint statement confirming the end of their relationship. This message was shared on the former couple's Instagram stories, and it stated the artists were still best friends. 

The heartbreaking split came two years after the lovebirds sparked dating rumors in 2019 with their sizzling performance in the music video for "Señorita."

Although the pair initially denied dating, they broke the internet that same year, with their official red carpet debut as a couple at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Gigi Hadid And Zayn Malik

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One of the most controversial breakups of 2021 was the separation of the model Gigi Hadid and the singer Zayn Malik amid abuse allegations. 

The Blast previously discussed the dramatic end of this high-profile romance in October after Yolanda, Gigi's mother, accused the former One Direction member of striking her during an altercation.

The "Better" singer adamantly denied hitting his daughter Khai's grandmother, but he confirmed the feud with the reality TV star occurred at the residence the artist shared with his ex-girlfriend.

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Elon Musk And Grimes

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After three years together, business mogul Elon Musk and the sensational singer Grimes ended their relationship to a standing ovation from fans.

The Blast reported the unbelievable reaction of fans to the breakup in September. The "Genesis" singer's admirers proudly commemorated the pair's separation on social media.

Fans believed the Pop star's music had gone downhill when she began dating the billionaire in 2018, including Azealia Banks, who got into a feud with Grimes after the singer ignored her for Musk.

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Carmelo And La La Anthony

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La La and Carmelo Anthony were a pair made in entertainment heaven until the NBA star broke the TV personality's heart.

As shared by The Blast, the "Power" actress filed for divorce after spending 11 years with the athlete. The former spouses' marriage was blessed with a son, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony.

Although La La filed for divorce in 2021, the 39-year-old previously confessed her relationship ended after news of the Lakers star's infidelity surfaced.

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