Celebrity couples who split while pregnant

Steve Burton, best known for starring in shows like 'General Hospital' and 'The Young and the Restless,' announced his split from his wife, Sheree Gustin, in 2022. Burton married the fitness influencer in 1999 and they have raised three children together. Gustin is currently pregnant with her fourth child, but Burton says he is not the father. “I wanted to clear something up,” he wrote in an Instagram story on May 4. “Sheree and I are separated. She recently announced that she’s expecting her fourth child. The child is not mine. We are still co-parenting our three beautiful kids. We would appreciate privacy at this time. Much luv, Steve.”

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Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler -

In February 2022, Hannah Lee Fowler filed for divorce from country music artist Sam Hunt while six months pregnant. Sources suggest she withdrew the request, which was filed in the wrong county, and then refiled it.

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Vanessa Morgan and Michael Kopech -

In July 2020, 'Riverdale' star Vanessa Morgan revealed that she was pregnant. In the same month, news also broke that her MLB pitcher husband Michael Kopech had filed for divorce.

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Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green -

Megan Fox also experienced a break-up during pregnancy with ex-husband Brian Austin Green, who she was in an on-off marriage with for years.

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Sources suggest that the relationship between the two was off when Fox discovered she was pregnant with their third child. The baby was born in 2016, and their divorced was finalized in 2021.

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Kelis and Nas -

Musician couple Kelis and Nas split while she was pregnant with their son, Knight, in 2010. Nas told Complex, "There was a point where we were trying to hold onto a relationship that was finished."

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The 'Milkshake' singer had a rather different take on events, writing on Instagram, "I divorced his cheating behind lol I don't want him back at all."

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Billy Cudrup and Mary-Louise Parker -

Actors Billy Cudrup and Mary-Louise Parker split while Parker was pregnant with their son in 2003. They chose to co-parent their son, although Cudrup had dumped Parker for actress Claire Danes.

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Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen -

The relationship between Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen was turbulent to say the least. They parted ways in 2003 when Richards was pregnant with their second son.

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Tristan Thompson and Jordan Craig -

Before he took up with Khloé Kardashian, NBA player Tristan Thompson dated model Jordan Craig. Timelines suggest Craig was five months pregnant when Kardashian and Thompson got together.

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Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian -

The jury is out on whether Thompson cheated on Craig with Kardashian, but what we do know is that he cheated on Khloé while she was pregnant.

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Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian -

The reality TV star went into labor just hours after evidence of his infidelity emerged. The pair were estranged after the child was born.

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Malika Haqq and O.T. Genasis -

Khloé Kardashian's best friend Malika Haqq ended things with boyfriend O.T. Genasis while they were expecting baby. Things got emotional on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' when she spoke about the breakup.

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Eddie Murphy and Mel B -

Eddie Murphy ended things with Spice Girl Mel B in 2007. She had apparently said she wanted a break, and was pregnant with daughter Angel Iris at the time. Murphy then famously denied paternity of the child, until a DNA test proved he was in fact the father. He apparently wasn't in the child's life much until 2010.

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Ryan Philippe and Alexis Knapp -

'Pitch Perfect' actress Alexis Knapp dated actor Ryan Philippe for a while in 2010. She realized she was pregnant shortly after the relationship ended.

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Christina Milian and The-Dream -

Singer-songwriter couple Christian Milian and The-Dream parted ways just nine days before the birth of their daughter in February 2010. They didn't announce the breakup until July of that year though.

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The breakup was not an easy one either; according to The-Dream's own website, he tried to take his own life because he was so upset. He apparently wasn't involved much with the child.

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Heidi Klum and Flavio Briatore -

Flavio Briatore broke up with Heidi Klum shortly after she fell pregnant in 2003. When her daughter, Leni, was born, Klum's former partner Seal became the adoptive father.

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Shar Jackson and Kevin Federline -

Actress Shar Jackson was engaged to dancer Kevin Federline when she got pregnant with his child in late 2003. In early 2004, Federline met Britney Spears, which swiftly put an end to their engagement.

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Elizabeth Hurley and Steve Bing -

Things between Elizabeth Hurley and her billionaire boyfriend also ended pretty quickly when she found out she was pregnant. Apparently Bing dumped her and demanded a paternity test.

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Diplo and Katherine Lockhart -

They didn't technically split when she was pregnant, but Diplo and Katherine Lockhart were in an 'off' phase of their relationship when she revealed she was pregnant with their second child.

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Kelly Rutherford and Daniel Giersch -

'Gossip Girl' actress Kelly Rutherford and businessman Daniel Giersch announced they were pregnant for the second time in December 2008. But Rutherford filed for divorce just a month later.

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Sherri Shepherd and Lamar Sally -

Sherri Shepherd and Lamar Sally were expecting a baby via a surrogate when he filed for divorce in 2014. Needless to say, the breakup was a complex one.

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Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Hartwell -

'The Cosby Show' actress Keshia Knight Pulliam and former NFL linebacker Ed Hartwell were married in July 2016. They split just six months later after Pulliam fell pregnant, which was apparently the catalyst for the breakup.

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Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson -

WNBA star Brittney Griner filed for divorce from fellow basketball player Glory Johnson after just one month of marriage. Johnson was pregnant with twins at the time.

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Tiki Barber and Ginny Cha -

Former NFLer Tiki Barber reportedly dumped his wife of 11 years, Ginny Cha, while she was pregnant with twins and on doctor-prescribed bedrest.

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Brandon Jennings and Lashontae Heckard -

When 'The Game' actress Lashontae Heckard was pregnant with then-NBA player Brandon Jennings third child, he was excited about it and posting on social media. Just a month later, however, he was posting about his single status.

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Seth Peterson and Kylee Cochran -

Actress and photographer Kylee Cochran was allegedly seven months pregnant when 'Burn Notice' star Seth Peterson filed for divorce. They already had two children together.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly -

On November 11, 2024, Megan Fox announced that she was expecting a baby with fiancé Machine Gun Kelly. Exactly one month later, it had been reported that the pair have split.
The on-off couple have had a very turbulent and public relationship since they met in 2020, and have broken up on several occasions.

The pair are reported to have split following an argument that occurred during a Thanksgiving trip to Vail, Colorado, just weeks after they announced the pregnancy.

Sources: (Nicki Swift) (TMZ)

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Steve Burton and Sheree Gustin -

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Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler -

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Vanessa Morgan and Michael Kopech -

In July 2020, 'Riverdale' star Vanessa Morgan revealed that she was pregnant. In the same month, news also broke that her MLB pitcher husband Michael Kopech had filed for divorce.

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Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green -

Megan Fox also experienced a break-up during pregnancy with ex-husband Brian Austin Green, who she was in an on-off marriage with for years.

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Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green -

Sources suggest that the relationship between the two was off when Fox discovered she was pregnant with their third child. The baby was born in 2016, and their divorced was finalized in 2021.

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Kelis and Nas -

Musician couple Kelis and Nas split while she was pregnant with their son, Knight, in 2010. Nas told Complex, "There was a point where we were trying to hold onto a relationship that was finished."

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Kelis and Nas -

The 'Milkshake' singer had a rather different take on events, writing on Instagram, "I divorced his cheating behind lol I don't want him back at all."

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Billy Cudrup and Mary-Louise Parker -

Actors Billy Cudrup and Mary-Louise Parker split while Parker was pregnant with their son in 2003. They chose to co-parent their son, although Cudrup had dumped Parker for actress Claire Danes.

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Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen -

The relationship between Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen was turbulent to say the least. They parted ways in 2003 when Richards was pregnant with their second son.

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Tristan Thompson and Jordan Craig -

Before he took up with Khloé Kardashian, NBA player Tristan Thompson dated model Jordan Craig. Timelines suggest Craig was five months pregnant when Kardashian and Thompson got together.

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Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian -

The jury is out on whether Thompson cheated on Craig with Kardashian, but what we do know is that he cheated on Khloé while she was pregnant.

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Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian -

The reality TV star went into labor just hours after evidence of his infidelity emerged. The pair were estranged after the child was born.

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Malika Haqq and O.T. Genasis -

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Eddie Murphy and Mel B -

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Ryan Philippe and Alexis Knapp -

'Pitch Perfect' actress Alexis Knapp dated actor Ryan Philippe for a while in 2010. She realized she was pregnant shortly after the relationship ended.

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Christina Milian and The-Dream -

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Christina Milian and The-Dream -

The breakup was not an easy one either; according to The-Dream's own website, he tried to take his own life because he was so upset. He apparently wasn't involved much with the child.

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Heidi Klum and Flavio Briatore -

Flavio Briatore broke up with Heidi Klum shortly after she fell pregnant in 2003. When her daughter, Leni, was born, Klum's former partner Seal became the adoptive father.

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Shar Jackson and Kevin Federline -

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Elizabeth Hurley and Steve Bing -

Things between Elizabeth Hurley and her billionaire boyfriend also ended pretty quickly when she found out she was pregnant. Apparently Bing dumped her and demanded a paternity test.

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Diplo and Katherine Lockhart -

They didn't technically split when she was pregnant, but Diplo and Katherine Lockhart were in an 'off' phase of their relationship when she revealed she was pregnant with their second child.

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Kelly Rutherford and Daniel Giersch -

'Gossip Girl' actress Kelly Rutherford and businessman Daniel Giersch announced they were pregnant for the second time in December 2008. But Rutherford filed for divorce just a month later.

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Sherri Shepherd and Lamar Sally -

Sherri Shepherd and Lamar Sally were expecting a baby via a surrogate when he filed for divorce in 2014. Needless to say, the breakup was a complex one.

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Keshia Knight Pulliam and Ed Hartwell -

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Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson -

WNBA star Brittney Griner filed for divorce from fellow basketball player Glory Johnson after just one month of marriage. Johnson was pregnant with twins at the time.

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Tiki Barber and Ginny Cha -

Former NFLer Tiki Barber reportedly dumped his wife of 11 years, Ginny Cha, while she was pregnant with twins and on doctor-prescribed bedrest.

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Brandon Jennings and Lashontae Heckard -

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Seth Peterson and Kylee Cochran -

Actress and photographer Kylee Cochran was allegedly seven months pregnant when 'Burn Notice' star Seth Peterson filed for divorce. They already had two children together.

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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly -

The pair are reported to have split following an argument that occurred during a Thanksgiving trip to Vail, Colorado, just weeks after they announced the pregnancy.

Sources: (Nicki Swift) (TMZ)

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