#10: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West

Duration of Relationship: 9 years (2012–2021)

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s high-profile split in 2021 marked the end of a relationship that had shaped much of pop culture for nearly a decade. After seven years of marriage and four children, their breakup was fueled by mounting tension, including Kanye’s public struggles with mental health and his increasingly erratic behavior.

Kim, who had supported him through numerous controversies, eventually filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences. Despite their shared love for their children, their differing lifestyles and personal challenges became too much to overcome. The media heavily covered the split, symbolizing the end of an era in celebrity culture.