By Marisa Laudadio
5:25am PDT, Aug 2, 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 week, starting with this sad split. It's really, truly and finally over for Nikki Bella and John Cena. More than three months after Nikki cancelled their May wedding — despite months of working toward a reconciliation — the wrestlers decided to call time on their romance for good in late July. Nikki told People magazine on July 30, "After I called off the engagement, we tried to work on our relationship to get back to where it was, and in order to move forward with our wedding. After much time and soul-searching alone and together, we have decided to officially part ways. I had a beautiful and loving six-year relationship with a wonderful man. I have the utmost respect for John, but I know this is what's best for me." The same day, John tweeted about regret in a message fans think is related to the breakup. "If you can learn something from your experiences, good and bad, you will live with little to no regret," he wrote. Now keep reading for more of the week's biggest celeb love life updates…
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David Hasselhoff, 66, and Hayley Roberts, 38, started dating seven years ago after she approached him for an autograph at a UK hotel where he was shooting "Britain's Got Talent" and he asked for her number in return. Now they're husband and wife. The "Baywatch" alum married the Welsh former factory worker in Puglia, Italy, on July 31. The Hoff recently told "Entertainment Tonight" that they planned to honeymoon in the Maldives.
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Robert Pattinson has moved on following his 2017 split from singer FKA Twigs. On July 28, R-Patz was photographed kissing and cuddling with model-actress Suki Waterhouse during a late-night stroll in London after they reportedly saw "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" at the Electric Cinema in Notting Hill then spent time together at Soho House across the street. The two are "casually dating," a source told E! News, adding, "Rob is having fun right now… [He] and Suki have a great time together [but] he isn't looking for anything serious right now." An insider told Us Weekly that the two actually "have been dating for months."
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Rose McGowan is dating activist and model Rain Dove, who identifies as non-binary and has a successful career modeling both men's and women's fashions, multiple outlets including DailyMail.com reported on July 27. The actress, 44, and Rain, 28, were spotted at Ozy Fest in New York on July 22 as well as strolling around and kissing in Central Park.
Gina Rodriguez and boyfriend Joe LoCicero are engaged, a source told Us Weekly on July 30, though the couple have yet to confirm it. Gina — who met the actor and Muay Thai fighter when he guest-starred on her show, "Jane the Virgin," in 2016 — sparked engagement speculation when she posted a photo of herself at the Hotel Casa Malca in Mexico on Instagram on July 30 — her 34th birthday — in which she can be seen wearing a large diamond ring on her left-hand ring finger. Joe posted more photos with the ring in full view on his own Instagram feed.
It's definitely on! Six weeks after they were spotted on a casual picnic date in Santa Barbara, California, Chris Pratt, 39, and Katherine Schwarzenegger, 28, were photographed grabbing ice cream with his son, Jack, after church services — and kissing — on July 29, TMZ reported, making it clear they're a real couple now. Katherine — the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver — is the first woman the "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor has publicly dated since splitting from Anna Faris in August 2017.
A perfect union! On July 25, the Prince Harry Watch Twitter account posted a look at Harry and wife Duchess Meghan's new joint cypher, a combination of their first initials topped with a crown — all in dark blue, the same color as his late mother Princess Diana's cypher, multiple outlets pointed out. The H-and-M cypher made headlines after fans noticed it on a wedding gift thank-you letter the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sent to "The Today Show" Australia host Georgie Gardner, who shared a look at the stationary on the air in late July.
After less than three months of marriage, "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Danielle Staub and husband Marty Caffrey's relationship is on the rocks and, it seems, possibly even over. "Danielle is having some difficulties with her marriage and is hoping everything will work out," her rep told Us Weekly on July 28 after Marty posted then deleted a message to Danielle in the comments of a Reality Wives website Instagram post. "Sorry things didn't work out baby. You aren't what you pretended to be. Sad," he wrote. The same day, he told Radar Online, "Marty Caffrey is divorcing Danielle Staub." On July 31, Marty accused Danielle of "financial, verbal and emotional abuse" in a lengthy statement he also gave to Radar. Danielle's rep then told Page Six that Marty won't speak to his wife: "Danielle is very disappointed that Marty spent time composing a three-page statement for the media but won't sit down and talk with her about the situation."
On July 31, The Sun reported that Harry Styles had split from model Camille Rowe following the end of his solo world tour in mid-July. Later in the day, the British tabloid claimed that Camille — whom it says previously dated MGMT frontman Andrew VanWyngarden and actor Robert Pattinson — has already moved on. According to The Sun, the Victoria's Secret model has been seeing actor Alexander Skarsgard for a few weeks. "They met while shooting an ad campaign at the beginning of the year. She was just friends with him at first but after things ended with Harry, they started to grow closer," a source told The Sun. "Since then they've been on a few dates, including one to a basketball game when she was sat on his knee and they were kissing a lot."
Jennifer Aniston is speaking out to let her fans know that six months after splitting from Justin Theroux, she's just fine, thankyouverymuch. "It's pretty crazy," she told pal Molly McNearney (Jimmy Kimmel's wife and co-head writer), who interviewed Jen for InStyle's September issue cover story, which hit the Internet on Aug. 1. "The misconceptions are 'Jen can't keep a man' and 'Jen refuses to have a baby because she's selfish and committed to her career.' Or that I'm sad and heartbroken. First, with all due respect, I'm not heartbroken. And second, those are reckless assumptions." She also hinted that media speculation about her personal life has been deeply hurtful in ways people might not understand. "No one knows what's going on behind closed doors. No one considers how sensitive that might be for my partner and me. They don't know what I've been through medically or emotionally. There is a pressure on women to be mothers, and if they are not, then they're deemed damaged goods. Maybe my purpose on this planet isn't to procreate. Maybe I have other things I'm supposed to do?" She also took umbrage with how she and other female stars are portrayed when they're single. "When a couple breaks up in Hollywood, it's the woman who is scorned. The woman is left sad and alone. She's the failure. F that. When was the last time you read about a divorced, childless man referred to as a spinster?"
On July 29, Vanity Fair published its September issue cover story featuring a deeply personal revelation from actress Michelle Williams: She secretly married singer-songwriter Phil Elverum of the band Mount Eerie earlier in July in the Adirondack Mountains with only a few friends, her 12-year-old daughter (Matilda, with the late Heath Ledger) and Phil's 3-year-old daughter (Agathe, with late wife Geneviève Castrée) present. "I never gave up on love," Michelle told Vanity Fair. "Obviously I've never once in my life talked about a relationship, but Phil isn't anyone else. And that's worth something." Days later, Heath's father, Kim Ledger, weighed in on the news. "We are terribly happy, it is great," Kim told The Sydney Morning Herald's The Goss. "She's very private and I don't really like to make too many comments about her, but we are very happy [for her]."
Just two months after they were first linked, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra are engaged, outlets including People magazine and Us Weekly reported on July 27. An insider told People that after closing down a Tiffany & Co. store to buy a ring, the music star, 25, popped the question on the "Quantico" star's 36th birthday, July 18, while they were in London. "Nick has been obsessed with Priyanka since they started dating. He obviously thinks she's beautiful, but he's also drawn to her intelligence. She has this charisma and energy that draws you to her, and she's fit in so well with his friends and family," a source told People, adding that "the age difference is not a big deal to them whatsoever." (Nick has a history of dating older women). An insider told Us Weekly that Priyanka was "thrilled" that he proposed, adding that the pair "want to get married very soon" and that they are both eager to start a family.
A July 31 report from Us Weekly claims that "Outlander" star Sam Heughan is dating longtime friend and former "Young Alexander the Great" co-star Amy Shiels, who recently appeared on the "Twin Peaks" revival — but many in the "Outlander" fandom who are active on social media aren't convinced. The evidence? Us reports that the Irish actress attended the July 25 premiere of the Scottish hunk's new action-comedy flick, "The Spy Who Dumped Me," two days before they were seen hanging out together at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood, where an eyewitness saw them at the hotel's "small, low-lit bar with drinks in hand," though noted they didn't show any PDA. The last time dating rumors about these two surfaced in 2016, Amy took to Twitter to deny them. "Nope, not my boyfriend," she wrote. Sam was most recently romantically linked to "Into the Woods" actress Mackenzie Mauzy.
The estranged wife of Miranda Lambert's new boyfriend, Turnpike Troubadours frontman Evan Felker, claims the country music star (and her ex) won't stop calling her. On Aug. 1, Staci Felker — whom Evan left in February after he reportedly fell for tourmate Miranda — shared a picture of her phone call log on her Instagram Story. The screen grab reveals Staci was called three times by an Idaho number and seven times by an "unknown caller," which she hints is Miranda using a shielded identity. "FYI, if you're crazy and crazy famous, this is how your number comes up," Staci wrote atop her call log. "Wife's number doesn't change. Seems problematic. 10 times in one night #insecure #rightfully so." Staci added, "The Idaho number is my husband. The other number is the person who is tired of him calling home."
Guitar-wielding couple Richie Sambora, 59, and Orianthi, 33, are taking a break from their romance, which began in 2014, they confirmed to TMZ on July 31. "Thank [you] to all our fans who have bought the new RSO record ['Rise'] and attended our shows, we love and appreciate you all," the Bon Jovi musician and the Australian singer-guitarist — who perform together as RSO — began in a statement. "We love and support each other but are taking the summer off to focus on family and other endeavors. We will regroup in the near future with our music. Peace and love to you all and thank you for your continued support."
Soon-to-be "Teen Mom 2" star Bristol Palin confirmed on Aug. 1 that she and military hero Dakota Meyer — her husband of less than two years, who's the father of two of her three kids — are officially divorced. Dakota quietly filed divorce papers back in January 2018 but he and Bristol, the daughter of politician Sarah Palin, had some people wondering if they were going through with it after fans noticed they'd shared some sweet, friendly posts about each other on social media. But Bristol just made it clear they sure did: When a fan asked her on her Instagram Story if she was dating, Bristol replied, "freshly divorced & single forever lezzbereal (I am not ready to date)."
After seven months of dating, it's over for teenage couple Millie Bobby Brown and Jacob Sartorius. The "Stranger Things" actress and the musician announced their breakup with matching statements on their Instagram Stories on July 31. "The decision with Jacob and I was completely mutual," Millie wrote, adding (along with a heart emoji), "We are both happy and remaining friends."
On Aug. 1, Us Weekly published a cover story featuring new photos of Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx kissing and cuddling on a Malibu beach on July 21. According to Us, the couple — who've reportedly been dating on the down-low for nearly five years now yet have famously refused to confirm a romance — played volleyball, wrestled in the sand, made out, drank champagne and watched the sunset together. Us, which published four pages of photos of the pair, described their beach day as "an unprecedented public display of affection."
Singer Noah Cyrus — Miley Cyrus' 18-year old sister — is dating 21-year-old rapper Lil Xan, People magazine confirmed on July 31. "It's new," a source told the magazine. Speculation that Noah and the Soundcloud star (real name: Diego Leanos) were a couple started when they appeared looking cozy on one another's social media feeds. He's since posted more pics with Noah including one in which he calls her "My baby girl."
Thanks to presidential adviser Ivanka Trump's high-profile position in the White House, there's been some renewed interest in her dating past. Back in November 1996, People magazine reported that Ivanka — who married Jared Kushner in 2009 — was seeing "That '70s Show" star Topher Grace after they were spotted dancing, cuddling and kissing in Las Vegas during her 25th birthday celebrations, The Daily Beast pointed out in a story published on July 30. The outlet asked Topher — who married actress Ashley Hinshaw in 2016 — about Ivanka while interviewing him about his role as David Duke in the new Spike Lee film "BlacKkKlansman." Asked if he dated the president's daughter, Topher reluctantly admitted, "Uh, I did," The Daily Beast reported. "Certainly it wasn't a political statement. This was a decade ago. I met her here in New York and we went on a couple of dates. I wouldn't say that we 'dated,' but… I didn't do it for political reasons." He added that he "never met her father."
In the wake of Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner's July engagement came the news that the model converted to Judaism ahead of his proposal. On July 29, Page Six reported that a family insider had confirmed that Karlie officially became a Jew in June and that she's also now keeping kosher. Ivanka Trump, who's married to Josh's older brother, presidential adviser Jared Kushner, also converted to her husband's family's faith ahead of their 2009 wedding.
The late Natalie Wood's sister, Lana Wood, has made a shocking claim — that she knows the real reason why the actress split from husband Robert Wagner, who continues to be accused of some involvement in Natalie's tragic 1981 drowning death off the coast of California's Catalina Island. Lana claims in the third chapter of the new 12-part podcast "Fatal Voyage: The Mysterious Death of Natalie Wood," Us Weekly reported on July 27, that the "West Side Story" star caught Robert in the arms of another man in June 1961, which led to their 1962 divorce (they remarried in 1972). Lana, who was a teen at the time of Natalie and Robert's first split, recalled Natalie coming home and "hysterically crying." Lana explained, "I was asked to leave the room and [told] that something bad happened and that Natalie was leaving R.J." Later, Lana claimed, Natalie "said she caught him with someone. And that someone was another man!" Robert has not commented on his former sister-in-law's allegation.
Justin Bieber has revealed that it's likely he and his fiancée of a few weeks, model Hailey Baldwin, will have a short engagement. On July 29, the pop star was asked by a paparazzo while out and about in New York City what's next for him — and he didn't say new music, TMZ revealed. "Getting married," the Biebs replied. A few days earlier, one of Hailey's famous uncles, actor Billy Baldwin, admitted to Canada's "etalk" on July 27 that he's talked to his niece about her future with Justin. "I did give her one bit of advice. I said, 'I met Chynna [Phillips] and I got married at 33 and I became a father at 37… You don't have to follow that timetable at all, but you're 21. I said, 'Please enjoy your engaged life. Please enjoy your married life. You're 21; you have the rest of your life to have kids.'"
As they approach their two-year dating anniversary this fall, Britney Spears, 36, and her model-trainer boyfriend, Sam Asghari, 24, are getting more serious, claims a new report. "Sam will be with Britney for [her] entire [summer] tour and they are more in love than ever," a source told Us Weekly in a story that hit the Internet on July 27. "Even though Sam is younger than Britney, he is extremely mature for his age. Don't be surprised if they get engaged in the next year."
Lea Michele and fiancé Zandy Reich celebrated their love at an engagement party attended by friends and family over the weekend of July 28 — the same weekend that she picked up her wedding dress and her parents celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary. "Z and I look up to you both so much and we love you both more than you know," she told her parents in an Instagram Story post. She also shared clips of herself celebrating her betrothal with famous pals Billie Lourd, Emma Roberts and Ashley Tisdale (Evan Peters, Hilary Duff and Jamie-Lynn Sigler were also at the engagement party, according to E! News). "The outpouring of love from our friends and family who showed up for us today and threw us the most epic and beautiful engagement party we could have ever asked for was truly so incredible," Lea captioned another Instagram Story. "Z and I love you all and are forever grateful."
Despite buzz to the contrary fueled by some beautiful rings Jennifer Lopez has been wearing lately, she and her boyfriend of 18 months, former MLB star Alex Rodriguez, are not yet engaged, she confirmed. "I'm not engaged. I'm not engaged. No, no," she told the "Cubby and Carolina in the Morning" radio show on July 31. When the DJs asked if she and A-Rod had run off and secretly gotten married in Las Vegas, she shot that down too with a simple, "No!"
