As 2025 draws to a close, one thing has become clear: Many of our favorite celebrities have undergone major life changes this year. From fairytale weddings to sad divorces, relationships have transformed in 2025. For other celebs, their lives have changed forever through death or illness. Here’s a look back at some of the biggest updates we’ve followed this year.
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Finalized Their Divorce
GettyFans were in for a shock in 2024 when Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck announced their separation. As People reported, Lopez filed for divorce that summer after just two years of marriage. “She tried really hard to make things work, and is heartbroken,” a source told the publication at the time. Just a few short months later, Bennifer officially bit the dust in January 2025, ringing in the New Year with a finalized divorce.
It was clearly a hard decision for Lopez, as a source told People in 2025, “They love each other. Jennifer is not the type to just give up.” The pair has moved forward with separate lives while still being present for their blended family of children from previous relationships.
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Got Engaged
GettyAlthough 2025 wasn’t a happy time for Affleck and Lopez, another couple took their relationship in a positive direction. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce surprised their fans in a good way when they announced their engagement on social media in August.
“Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” the pair captioned an Instagram post. The post quickly gained a stunning 37 million likes, and fans are clearly excited for this A-list pair to walk down the aisle.
Chris Martin’s Kiss Cam Coldplay Incident Shocked Fans
GettyA Coldplay concert is probably the last place you’d expect drama, but that wasn’t the case in 2025. Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot, who were executive-level employees at Astronomer, made headlines in July when they were caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay show.
The pair quickly separated from each other when they were on camera, and Martin jokingly speculated that they were having an affair. Little did he know how right he was; the fallout from this incident resulted in the end of Byron’s marriage. Unsurprisingly, both affair partners resigned from Astronomer soon after the incident.
Rob Reiner & His Wife Tragically Died
GettyThe entertainment world spent some of the 2025 holiday season mourning after Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, tragically died in December. Fans and friends from across Hollywood gathered in person and on social media to pay tribute to the legendary actor/director, who brought audiences great films like “Stand By Me.” Perhaps saddest of all was the couple’s manner of death, which was quickly ruled a homicide.
Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Tied The Knot
GettyIn September, wedding bells rang for Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. The beloved couple tied the knot in a lovely ceremony with plenty of support from their fans. As Gomez shared on an episode of The Jennifer Hudson Show after her nuptials, one thing that made the big day especially unique was her choice to wear not one but three dresses.
“I didn’t want anyone to get photos of my wedding unless it was from me,” Gomez said of her unusual choice. “I keep my life as private as I can.” The photos and videos that did make their way to social media after the wedding were truly stunning.
Steinfeld & Josh Allen Announced Their First Pregnancy
GettyIn December 2025, Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen stunned fans with some major news: they were expecting their first child together. “I love my wife, sheâs my favorite teammate,” Allen said at a game a few days after their announcement, as People shared. The news came just seven months after the pair got married in Santa Barbara, California. Though the couple didn’t share a due date, it looks like they are in for a very joyous (and very busy) 2026.
Diane Keaton Passed Away
GettyHollywood lost a true legend when Diane Keaton died in October 2025. The actress passed away at 79 years old after a battle with pneumonia, and her colleagues in show business were devastated. Even months later, entertainers were still sharing heartfelt tributes in honor of the accomplished performer.
Sarah Paulson called her “one of the greatest human beings the world has ever known” at The Hollywood Reporter’s Women in Entertainment gala in December. Her sentiments echoed those of many who knew Keaton well. Fans were equally saddened by the news, with many paying their own tributes on social media.
Justin Timberlake Opened up About His Lyme Disease Battle
GettyJuly was a sad month for Justin Timberlake fans, as the performer revealed that he was battling Lyme disease. As People shared, Timberlake took to Instagram to address negative comments about his energy levels during live shows. “If youâve experienced this disease or know someone who has â then youâre aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically,” the star wrote after revealing his diagnosis.
Although the disease caused Timberlake difficult symptoms such as nerve pain, he did share that the diagnosis also provided some relief. According to the singer, knowing what was wrong made it easier to understand his symptoms overall.
Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom Called It Quits
GettyEven long-term relationships sometimes can’t go the distance, and fans saw that firsthand with Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom in 2025. The couple, who share a daughter, split up in July after a six-year engagement.
Although the breakup was undeniably painful for Perry, the former “American Idol” judge was seen getting cozy with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a few months later. As of December 2025, their relationship is continuing to blossom.
Celebrities Traveled to Space
GettySpeaking of Katy Perry, the “Firework” singer went where no pop star has gone before in April 2025: into space. Perry was one of six members of an all-female crew that launched into space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard.
As Perry shared in an Instagram Reel, the team called themselves “The Taking Up Space Crew.” The eleven-minute launch took the crew 60 miles above the Earth’s surface. Although the first all-female launch received mixed feedback from fans, it was an undeniably life-changing experience for Perry. “I have never felt this much love like I have felt today,” Perry said in the Reel.
Jeff Bezos’ Multi-Million Dollar Wedding was Star-Studded
GettyWhen it comes to billionaires like Jeff Bezos, every event has the potential to be an opulent affair. However, his multi-million dollar wedding to Lauren Sanchez was truly out of this world. The star-studded wedding took place in Venice and was a three-day-long event. Everyone from the Kardashians to Oprah turned up to see the couple get hitched, and celebrity arrivals looked just like a full-fledged red carpet event.
Of course, a celebration this massive comes with a seriously high price. In June 2025, shortly before the big day, Reuters reported that the wedding would likely cost a shocking $47 million to $56 million. Clearly, this was no ordinary wedding.
Stephen Colbert’s Long-running Show Came to an End
GettyIt’s hard to imagine late-night TV without Stephen Colbert, but that’s the reality fans had to begin coming to terms with in 2025. As he announced on an episode of “The Late Show” in July 2025, the long-running show will come to an end in May 2026. As of 2025, it has been on the air for ten years.
The announcement drew loud boos from the crowd. “I share your feelings,” Colbert said. He then explained that there wouldn’t be a new host, either. “It’s not just the end of our show, but it’s the end of The Late Show on CBS. I’m not being replaced. This is all just going away.”
This is definitely the end of an era, but Colbert was already looking ahead to the future. “I love creating things, and I still want to work with the people I work with,” he told Deadline of his thoughts on what’s next for him. Wherever Colbert’s career takes him, “The Late Show” fans will undoubtedly be supportive.
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