2024: A year of love, breakups, and new beginnings

The year 2024 has been a whirlwind of emotions for both local and international celebrities. From blossoming romances and surprise proposals to heartbreaking breakups, the year has been marked by dramatic turns in the love lives of some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry.

Kiko Escuadro·31 December 2024, 11:49 am

2024: A year of love, breakups, and new beginnings

Romantic Revelations

Several stars chose 2024 to officially confirm their relationships, thrilling fans and fueling media frenzy.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift — (FILES) Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs (L) celebrates with Taylor Swift after defeating the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game at M&T Bank Stadium on 28 January in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce
The most talked-about romance of the year was between Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce. The couple went public after Kelce attended Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Kansas City, solidifying their status as the year’s biggest love affair.

Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan
American singer-actress Sabrina Carpenter and Irish actor Barry Keoghan also made waves after being spotted together. Their romance, rumored since 2023, blossomed further this year.

JM de Guzman and Donnalyn Bartolome
Actor JM de Guzman and content creator Donnalyn Bartolome officially announced their relationship in June after years of courtship, delighting their fans.

Heartbreaking Breakups

For some, 2024 marked the end of long-standing relationships.

Catriona Gray and Sam Milby
After years together, Catriona Gray and Sam Milby confirmed their split by removing engagement photos from social media.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
Hollywood’s power couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez shocked fans when they filed for divorce, two years after their Georgia wedding in 2022.

Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol
South Korean stars Han So Hee and Ryu Jun Yeol announced their breakup just two weeks after confirming their relationship, creating a social media frenzy.

Lee Dong Hwi and Jung Ho Yeon
Beloved Korean couple Lee Dong Hwi and Jung Ho Yeon ended their nine-year relationship, leaving fans heartbroken over the split of one of the industry’s most stable couples.

Maris Racal and Rico Blanco
Maris Racal confirmed her split from Rico Blanco in July, ending their five-year relationship. The actress also faced controversies involving her on-screen partner Anthony Jennings and ex-girlfriend Jam Villanueva.

Taking Love to the Next Level

2024 also saw many celebrities advancing their relationships through proposals, engagements, and weddings.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco
Benny Blanco proposed to Selena Gomez, breaking the internet when Gomez showed off her engagement ring on social media.

Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks Jr.
Filipino influencer Zeinab Harake and basketball player Ray Parks Jr. got engaged after a year of dating.

Ryan Bang and Paola Grace Huyong
TV host Ryan Bang announced his engagement to non-showbiz girlfriend Paola Grace Huyong, whom he introduced to the public in 2023.

Kiefer Ravena and Diana Mackey
Basketball player Kiefer Ravena proposed to Diana Mackey after making their relationship Instagram official.

Celebrity Weddings That Stole the Spotlight
The year also saw many star-studded weddings, both locally and internationally.

International Celebrities

Couples who tied the knot included Kim Ryeowook and Ari, Thunder and Mimi, Song Ji Eun and Park We, HyunA and Yong Jun Hyung, Gong Min Jung and Jang Jae Ho, Ash Island and Chanmina, Moon Ji-In and Kim Kiri, Kim Bo Ra and Jo Ba Reun, Usher and Jennifer Goicoechea, Lana Del Rey and Jeremy Dufrene, Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma, and Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi.

Filipino Stars

Locally, the spotlight was on the unions of Angelica Panganiban and Gregg Homan, Robi Domingo and Maiqui Pineda, Luis Manzano and Jessy Mendiola, Zanjoe Marudo and Ria Atayde, Mika dela Cruz and Nash Aguas, Angeline Quinto and Nonrev Daquina, Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon, Cong TV and Viy Cortez, Kaladkaren and Luke Wrightson, and Jose Manalo and Mergene Maranan.

A Year to Remember

Whether it was for love’s triumphs or heartaches, 2024 will undoubtedly be remembered as a year of significant changes in the romantic lives of celebrities. From blossoming romances to bittersweet endings, the entertainment world proved once again that love always finds a way to keep us captivated.