By Wonderwall.com Editors
8:13am PDT, Aug 27, 2018
Wonderwall.com is taking a look back at the stars who found love, suffered heartbreak or experienced some other major event in their love lives this month, starting with Kourtney Kardashian. Multiple media outlets reported on Aug. 7 that the 39-year-old mother of three and Younes Bendjima called it quits after nearly two years of dating. The reality TV star reportedly ended things after she found out that the 25-year-old model cheated on her. Now keep reading for more of the month's biggest celeb love life updates…
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In the days leading up to his Aug. 22 return to rehab, Ben Affleck spent time with Playboy's Miss May 2018, Shauna Sexton — indicating that his relationship with Lindsay Shookus had come to an end. (The Oscar winner and the 22-year-old beauty, who also works as a vet tech, dined at Nobu in Malibu on Aug. 16 and then picked up Jack in the Box from a drive-thru before a sleepover in Los Angeles on Aug. 19.) The "Justice League" star and the "Saturday Night Live" producer reportedly called it quits when she decided that she wanted to stay in New York City rather than move into his home in L.A. But X17online reported that "Lindsay got fed up with dealing with Ben's issues, and ultimately that's what led to the end of the relationship."
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A week before Jennifer Garner took estranged husband Ben Affleck to rehab, Us Weekly explained why the former couple are still technically married more than a year after the actress filed for divorce: "Jen just isn't willing to settle the custody issues until she's 100 percent certain that he's clean," said a source. "She'll wait for him to prove he is taking it very seriously." Almost every major celebrity news outlet reported that the actress wasn't surprised by her ex's rebound romance with a much-younger Playboy model following his breakup from Lindsay Shookus. X17online, however, added that Jen is just "thrilled" to have the "Saturday Night Live" producer out of the picture. Said a source, "She would rather he be with anyone but Lindsay, since she was the mistress that broke up their marriage. Of course, she thinks it's childish and ridiculous that he's going after a Playboy model half his age, but she'll take it. Jen's worst fear was Ben popping the question to Lindsay and having another baby, so she's relieved she doesn't have to worry about that anymore."
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It's been nearly two years since Angelina Jolie filed to divorce Brad Pitt in September 2016, but the estranged spouses are no closer to officially ending their marriage. Instead, they spent most of August duking it out over custody of their six children. "Brad and Angelina are not even close to settling their divorce. They are so hung up on dealing with the custody issues that they haven't even exchanged any financial documents yet, which is routine in divorces and one of the first steps people take in the filing process," a source told E! News as part of an Aug. 7 report.
Matt Lauer agreed to pay wife Annette Roque up to $20 million in their divorce, Page Six reported on Aug. 14, adding that the disgraced former "Today" show anchor is "bending over backwards" to appease his estranged missus.
Danielle Staub's husband of just three months, Marty Caffrey, has filed to end their marriage, People magazine reported on Aug. 23. The filing followed a headline-making incident earlier in the month that resulted in the duo obtaining restraining orders (which were ultimately dropped) against each other. Back in July, after Marty publicly accused Danielle of "financial, verbal and emotional abuse," the reality star's rep acknowledged that she was "having some difficulties with her marriage."
Though there were reports back in March that Robin Wright secretly married Clement Giraudet in late 2017 or early 2018, the duo reportedly had a wedding in southern France on Aug. 11.
On Aug. 2, Hayden Panettiere was photographed holding hands with aspiring actor Brian Hickerson, indicating that she and her fiancé of five years, two-time world heavyweight champion boxer Wladimir Klitschko, had called it quits.
Hilary Swank and her love of about two years, social venture entrepreneur Philip Schneider, tied the knot in front of guests including Mariska Hargitay, who served as the maid of honor, and Emmy Rossum in a grove of redwoods at the Saint Lucia Preserve in Carmel, California, on Aug. 18.
Halsey and G-Eazy are giving it another go. On Aug. 21, less than two months after the "Bad at Love" singer announced that they'd called it quits, the duo were photographed holding hands at a VMAs afterparty. Two days later, Halsey was seen dancing in the sound booth as G performed in Columbus, Ohio. An E! News source described the pair as "not fully back together" and "being casual" but said that they are definitely "working on their relationship."
Becca Kufrin and Garrett Yrigoyen got engaged on the finale of Season 14 of "The Bachelorette," which aired on Aug. 6. The duo are still going strong and are currently planning to move in together.
Dominic Cooper and "Crazy Rich Asians" star Gemma Chan sparked romance rumors after the "Stratton" co-stars were photographed looking cozy during a night out with friends in Formentera, Spain, on Aug. 20. Two days later, the duo were seen loading their luggage into the same car outside a hotel — this time without their posse of pals.
Kris Jenner fueled rumors she's engaged to boyfriend Corey Gamble during an appearance on the Aug. 7 episode of "The Late Late Show With James Corden." When the host asked if she'd accepted a proposal, the Kardashian family matriarch replied, "No, I am not going to answer." When James asked about the massive diamond ring she's been sporting on her ring finger of late, Kris cryptically responded, "This isn't the ring."
Actor Vincent Cassel wed French model Tina Kunakey, who's 31 years his junior, at a city hall in southwestern France on Aug. 24.
Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson were caught on camera kissing at London's Heathrow Airport on Aug. 14, seemingly confirming rumors from earlier this year that the duo are more than friends.
On Aug. 8, a day after DeAndre Hopkins claimed to be Iggy Azalea's boyfriend and the Australian rapper confirmed that she and the football star were "in a relationship," the "Fancy" hitmaker said she's single in a series of since-deleted tweets. The Houston Texans wide receiver also addressed the breakup in a since-deleted tweet, writing in part, "ya boi is SINGLE!!"
Liam Payne was linked to two beauties this month: 18-year-old YouTube reality star and Instagram model Maya Henry and model Cairo Dwek. The former One Direction singer, who announced his breakup with Cheryl Cole — the mother of his son, Bear — in early July, has been seen with Maya off and on since July. But he and Cairo were photographed kissing and holding hands on Aug. 11.
Chloe Grace Moretz and Dylan O'Brien, who presented together during the 2014 MTV VMAs, sparked romance rumors after they partied together in Los Angeles on Aug. 7 and then stepped out for dinner in Malibu two nights later.
Page Six reported on Aug. 5 that Tiffany Haddish has a new man: New York City socialite, nightlife impresario and philanthropist Unik Ernest, whom she met at the May premiere of "Solo: A Star Wars Story."
On Aug. 22, Dina Manzo revealed that she and David Canin are engaged — and raised speculation that they might also be secretly married. When asked about the rings they were both wearing during an interview, the former star of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" replied, "We are committed."
Elle Fanning and Max Minghella, who's 12 years her senior, sparked dating rumors when they were spotted kissing and holding hands in London on Aug. 2.
2Chainz and longtime love Kesha Ward tied the knot at the Versace Mansion in Miami on Aug. 18. On hand during the nuptials were Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian West, Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beatz, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Pusha T and … a white tiger.
On Aug. 1, Bristol Palin confirmed that she and military hero Dakota Meyer — her husband of less than two years and the father of two of her three kids — are officially divorced. The duo prompted speculation they were giving it another try by posting loved-up photos of each other on their social media pages in May, three months after he first filed for divorce.
Ellie Goulding and art dealer Caspar Jopling announced their engagement in the Births, Marriages and Deaths section of the UK's The Times newspaper on Aug. 7.
Jack Osbourne and Lisa Stelly have settled their divorce just three months after the mother of three filed to end their marriage of five and a half years, TMZ reported on Aug. 16, noting that according to sources, the reality star gave his ex a "sizable cash payout" in lieu of spousal support. Earlier in the month, it was revealed that Lisa already has a new boyfriend: actor-model-artist Michael G. Gabel. The news came to light when TMZ reported on a physical altercation that occured between Jack and his estranged wife's new beau.
Former "The Real Housewives of Miami" star Joanna Krupa and businessman Douglas Nunes tied the knot in her native Poland on Aug. 4. The religious ceremony reportedly followed a secret July civil ceremony in Los Angeles.
LuAnn de Lesseps and her agent, Rich Super, were romantically linked in mid-July, with a source telling Page Six that they'd been dating "for a few weeks" and were getting "serious." But according to an Aug. 14 report by the same outlet, Rich dumped the reality TV star right before she returned to rehab after suffering a relapse.
Cynthia Bailey revealed that she's dating Fox Sports host Mike Hill — and she thinks he could be "the one." The star of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" said in a Bravo video that she's "in love" and "it's exclusive."
Gina Rodriguez finally confirmed reports that she and Muay Thai fighter Joe LoCicero are engaged during an Aug. 7 interview with Us Weekly. "I have a very, very special man in my life. I am engaged," she said.
During an Aug. 15 Instagram Live, Ashley Jacobs confirmed reports that she and "Southern Charm" co-star Thomas Ravenel had called it quits after more than a year of coupledom.
Jay Mohr and Nikki Cox officially ended their marriage on Aug. 14. The "Jerry Maguire" actor first filed for divorce in July 2016. At the time, he alleged that the actress was an unfit mother and had drug issues. But just days after he filed to end their marriage, Jay called it off, telling TMZ that he and Nikki were "very in love, very happy and that's really all there is." He filed for divorce again in December 2016 — and again alleged that his wife had a drug problem.
People magazine confirmed on Aug. 6 that Leona Lewis and her boyfriend of eight years, choreographer Dennis Jauch, are engaged.
"The Real Housewives of Potomac" star Candiace Dillard married Chris Bassett at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington D.C. on Aug. 11.
