By Jessica Wedemeyer
10:57am PDT, Oct 16, 2022
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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 in mid-October 2022, starting with this news… On Oct. 12, Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill took to Instagram to share a joint statement announcing that they're going their separate ways after just two years of marriage. "LOVE is a beautiful thing. While we both will always have love for one another, we have decided to go our separate ways. No one is to blame and we are grateful that we remain good friends. We will always cherish the many memories we've shared together as husband and wife. Many of you have been on this journey with us from the very beginning, and we appreciate our family, friends and beloved fans for your positive support as we move forward and start new chapters," they captioned a photo of themselves in happier times. Last year, the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum publicly denied rumors that Mike was involved in a sexting scandal.
Now keep reading for more of the week's biggest celeb love life updates…
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On Oct. 8, Kanye West stepped out for dinner in Santa Monica, California, with model Juliana Nalú. The following evening, they were snapped walking arm-in-arm after catching a movie in Hollywood. (See photos here.) According to an Us Weekly source, Ye has been "pursuing" Juliana and "they've been on a few dates already," though their relationship "doesn't seem to be anything serious" yet. Page Six, however, reported that the controversial rapper has been stepping out in public with the Brazilian beauty as a means of distracting the press from his recent run of bad behavior: "The new girlfriend — whatever is next — it's to try and make people forget. … [He's] trying to drown out [the bad headlines] with other content," said a source.
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People magazine reported on Oct. 7 that, according to a source, Gisele Bundchen is "done" with her marriage to Tom Brady. "She was upset about it for a long time and it's still difficult, but she feels like she needs to move on. She doesn't believe that her marriage can be repaired," the source said, adding that the supermodel is "doing OK" and "trying to figure out her life." The insider noted that the mother of two — who reportedly hired a divorce lawyer weeks ago — "doesn't have much contact" with her estranged husband. A second People magazine source said that "it's pretty obvious" Tom is "hurting" and "feels very hurt" by his wife. "She is the one steering the divorce. She is playing offense and he is playing defense. He wants to protect himself, protect his interests, but he's only starting to go the legal route in his defense from her. He doesn't want this to be ugly, he doesn't want to fight. If the divorce is happening — and it seems like it is — he wants it to go as smoothly as possible," said the second source, adding that the Buccaneers quarterback "hasn't had a lot of things go wrong in his life," which makes the implosion of his marriage especially "awful for him." According to a Page Six source, the professional football player was "hopeful" that he and the Brazilian beauty would work through their issues: "[They] have separated before. Every couple of years they have a big fight and she has left Tom before, but she always came back. They always worked through things, and Tom was hopeful they would do it again this time," the source said. Meanwhile, Gisele made headlines for signing off on a post about the need for consistency in relationships that life coach Jay Shetty shared on Instagram on Oct. 11. "You can't be in a committed relationship with someone who is inconsistent with you," read the quote, which the author captioned, "Love is a daily effort. Some days it may come easier than others and that's OK, but what should always stay consistent is the respect and admiration you have for your partner's values and goals." Gisele commented with the prayer-hands emoji. Her issues with Tom reportedly came to a head when he decided to un-retire from the NFL earlier this year.
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On Oct. 5, Kate Walsh casually revealed that she and Australian farmer Andrew Nixon are engaged when she introduced him as her fiancé during an Instagram Live: "Here comes the jungle cat — that is my fiancé," said the "Grey's Anatomy" and "Emily in Paris" actress, who could be seen sporting a massive diamond engagement ring. "I just outed our engagement," she added. It's unclear how long exactly the super-private pair — who reportedly live in Perth, Australia — have been an item.
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On Oct. 6, Lena Headey and Marc Menchaca tied the knot in Italy in front of several of the bride's former "Game of Thrones" co-stars including Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Conleth Hill and Sophie Turner, plus Sophie's husband, Joe Jonas, and "Never Gonna Give You Up" hitmaker Rick Astley. Lena and the "Ozark" actor were first publicly linked in 2020.
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On Oct. 11, E! News reported that Emma Roberts has been dating actor Cody John for the past two months. According to a source, they're "taking it slow" after meeting through mutual friends because the actress is "cautious about bringing her son around new people," though she "knows the day will come soon." (Emma welcomed son Rhodes with Garrett Hedlund in late 2020 and split from the "Tron" actor about a year later.) "Emma loves Cody's personality. He's really funny and they have been having a good time together," added the insider. Back in August, the "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" actor — who also appeared on two episodes of The CW's "In the Dark" — took to Instagram to share a photo of himself smooching the "American Horror Story," "Scream Queens" and "Scream" alum, though the PDA pic flew under the radar at the time. Emma also previously romanced "AHS" co-star Evan Peters.
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On Oct. 7, E! News reported that Addison Rae's mother, Sheri Easterling, is no longer dating rapper Yung Gravy, who's 16 years her junior. "It was very short-lived and they wanted to get people talking. Sheri definitely was interested in him and loved the attention but they both knew it wasn't going to be anything serious," said a source of the age-mismatched duo, who made waves when they made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards in late August
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It's official! On Oct. 7, Sylvester Stallone's rep confirmed to Page Six that sometime earlier that morning, the actor and his wife of more than 25 years, Jennifer Flavin, filed paperwork to dismiss her mid-August petition for divorce in Palm Beach County, Florida. According to a second Page Six source, the actor and the former model are "together and very happy." Although the Oscar nominee covered up two huge tattoos dedicated to his missus, it became clear in September that they'd reconciled romantically.
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On Oct. 12, Thomas Rhett took to Instagram to publicly celebrate his 10th wedding anniversary with wife Lauren Akins: "10 years with my best friend @laur_akins. I legit don't know sometimes if you are a real person or an Angel. I could not [have] dreamed up a better life if I tried. 10 years and 4 kids later I love you more every single day. I love you so much! Happy anniversary babe," the country music superstar captioned a montage video featuring highlights from their relationship so far.
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Dua Lipa recently sparked rumors that she and Trevor Noah are an item, but on the Oct. 7 episode of her "At Your Service" podcast, the Grammy winner described herself as single: "This year [is the] first year I've not been in a relationship for a very long time, and it's been … really great to just be alone and only think about myself and kind of be quite selfish, which I've never really had the opportunity to do," she said. The "Levitating" chart-topper, who split from Anwar Hadid in late 2021, went on to describe the type of relationship that typically works for her: "When you find someone that really softens you and calms you down … it makes a big difference," she said.
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On Oct. 10, former "The Bachelorette" star Clare Crawley took to Instagram to announce that she's engaged to her boyfriend of about a year, Ryan Dawkins. "He has held me in my darkness, loves me through my healing, and we now celebrate the light together! The easiest YES of my life," she captioned a photo of her beau popping the question on bended knee. She also shared a video depicting the proposal, which went down during the RiSE Lantern Festival — which culminates in "the world's largest sky lantern release" — in the Mojave Desert just outside of Las Vegas on Oct. 7. "I am over the moon!" the hairstylist later told People magazine. "This was the last thing I expected right now, especially coming from where I was a year ago. It's just been a serious journey, and Ryan has been by my side since the very beginning." She added of her husband-to-be, "He is so consistent and so vocal about how much he loves me. It is something I have never experienced. … It's been such a gift having him in my life." It's only been a year since Clare and Dale Moss — who got engaged just two weeks into their relationship on season 16 of "The Bachelorette" — called it quits for good.
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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, "Crazy, Stupid, Love." star Lio Tipton, who came out as non-binary in 2021, married Chaz Salembier at a courthouse in Wisconsin on Oct. 6. Two days later, the happy couple — who went Instagram official in June 2021 — said "I do" for a second time in front of 35 guests in the backyard at a lake house near Minocqua, Wisconsin, owned by the "America's Next Top Model" alum's family.
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According to multiple media outlets, Taylour Paige married fashion designer Rivington Starchild on Oct. 5 — her 32nd birthday. In mid-September, the "Zola" and "Hit the Floor" actress first hinted on Instagram that they'd gotten engaged.
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On the Oct. 7 episode of "Jeff Lewis Live," Lala Kent revealed there's a new man in her life: After insisting that she's not dating, she said that she "might be in love with someone" — a 38-year-old man who lives in the Los Angeles area. "My friend's been trying to hook me up with him for a long time and we finally met," she said, adding that they've "hung out" three times and "had a lot of fun" together. She went on to say that it was "game over" when she saw his face but that she's interested in more than his good looks. "I love his brain. He's very smart. … His face doesn't match what comes out of his mouth. He's a unicorn," she said. The "Vanderpump Rules" star then joked that she's "gonna need to have his baby or something." A year ago, Lala called off her engagement to Randall Emmett after she allegedly caught him cheating just months after she gave birth to their daughter, Ocean.
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On Oct. 11 — less than two months after Leah Messer announced that she and Jaylan Mobley were engaged following a year of coupledom — the "Teen Mom" star took to Instagram to share a statement announcing that they recently called it quits: "While the last year has been tremendously exciting for both of us, we've realized that it's best we walk separate paths. We are so grateful for the lessons, growth, and memories we've had in this relationship. So many of you have watched our love story unfold, and we hope that you'll continue to watch our stories while we move forward as friends. We will forever have love and respect for each other, and we ask for privacy as we refocus and transition out of this chapter together," they wrote.
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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, "Ray Donovan" actress Skyler Shaye married musician Christian Lopez at the Ritz Carlton in Santa Barbara, California, on Oct. 10. "Christian and I have felt like we've been married for years but nothing compares to the real thing. We're just so elated to have our most beloved friends and family in one place, ringing in this new reality for us. It's a dream come true," said the bride. She also gushed of her new husband, "I was smitten with Christian at first sight. He has a one-of-a-kind heart and is everything my soul was missing. I'm just looking forward to the little things, like saying, husband and wife. I just know we're on the right path of love and trust." Wedding guests included Skyler's godfather, Jon Voight.
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"Floribama Shore" star Gus Smyrnios married Samantha Carucci in Tampa, Florida, on Oct. 8. "Here's to a lifetime with you, Mrs. Smyrnios," he captioned a slideshow of wedding photos on Instagram. The bride, meanwhile, captioned a wedding photo, "I have dreamed of this day my whole life. I love you forever @gus.c.smyrnios." The duo got engaged on their first anniversary in January.
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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, FOX Weather meteorologist Stephen Morgan married NBC News correspondent Steven Romo at The Filter Building on White Rock Lake in Dallas, Texas, on Oct. 8. "He doesn't want to live without me. And I can't imagine living without him," said the weatherman. Added his fellow broadcast journalist, "Standing up there in front of people I love most in the world, it was so important for me to capture what it's meant for me to find Stephen. It is something I truly never thought was possible. … I'm just looking forward to building my life with Stephen. I thought I had life pretty well figured out and that there were no surprises in store [before I met him], but I'm so glad I was wrong!" The two men announced their engagement while simultaneously coming out as gay in July 2021.
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According to People magazine, which published exclusive wedding photos, country music singer Lewis Brice married his girlfriend of five years, Denelle Manzer, at the Hiwassee River Wedding and Events venue in Delano, Tennessee, on Oct. 1. The groom's brother and fellow country music artist Lee Brice served as his best man. Lewis and Denelle got engaged in July 2021.
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On Oct. 1, country music singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters married her partner of more than a decade, music publishing exec Jake Gear, at a church in her hometown of Shueyville, Iowa. After they said "I do," they celebrated with a reception at the bride's father's farm. "Best day of my life," the groom captioned a slideshow of wedding photos on Instagram. The duo got engaged in July 2020.
