We all know iconic LGBTQ couples like Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, or Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka. However, there are some famous gay couples that broke up long ago and may not be on your radar anymore.
Sarah Paulson and Cherry Jones
Before Sarah Paulson became a power couple with Holland Taylor, she was in a relationship with actress Cherry Jones. They dated from 2004 to 2009 and had a friendly split. Jones later married filmmaker Sophie Huber in 2015. Paulson started dating Taylor around the same time.
Cara Delevingne and Michelle Rodriguez
Cara Delevingne is known for dating various stars, including actress Michelle Rodriguez. The two were in a relationship in 2014, which attracted a lot of media attention. However, the relationship ended when Delevingne, at 21, wanted to party, while Rodriguez, 35, wanted to settle down.
Kristen Stewart and Stella Maxwell
Kristen Stewart and model Stella Maxwell had an on-and-off relationship from 2016 to 2019. Stewart, who identifies as bisexual, has shared how being part of the LGBTQ community affected her career. Maxwell identifies as queer, and the couple faced media scrutiny during their time together.
Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson
Lindsay Lohan’s relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson caused a media frenzy. They started dating in 2008, but the relationship didn’t last long. Lohan later stated she doesn’t identify as bisexual, while Ronson is bisexual. The constant paparazzi attention strained their relationship.
Tasya van Ree and Amber Heard
Before Amber Heard’s high-profile relationships, she was with artist Tasya van Ree for four years. After their breakup in 2012, Van Ree has been involved in other relationships and launched the Intergalactic Girls Club in 2018, a community for women and art.
Leisha Hailey and K.D. Lang
Leisha Hailey was in a relationship with singer K.D. Lang from 1996 to 2001. After their breakup, Hailey continued her career and is now known for her role in The L Word. She often shares moments with her castmates on social media.
Corin Tucker and Carrie Brownstein
The two guitarists from the band Sleater-Kinney dated in the early days of the group. After their breakup in 2006, Corin Tucker went on to start her own band, the Corin Tucker Project, and later married Lance Bangs.
Samantha Thomas and Elliot Page
Before Elliot Page transitioned, he was in a relationship with Samantha Thomas. They dated until 2017, and Thomas has kept a low profile since. Page married Emma Portner, though they separated later.
Cheyenne Jackson and Monte Lapka
Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson was married to physicist Monte Lapka from 2011 to 2013. After their split, Jackson married actor Jason Landau in 2014 and has twins with him.
Angelina Jolie and Jenny Shimizu
Before her marriages to Brad Pitt and Billy Bob Thornton, Angelina Jolie dated model Jenny Shimizu. The relationship lasted a few years, and Shimizu claimed it continued even when Jolie was involved with others.
Maria Bello and Mariska Hargitay
Before publicly coming out, actress Maria Bello dated actress Mariska Hargitay. They had a brief relationship before Bello became involved with Clare Munn.
These are just a few forgotten gay couples who had their time in the spotlight but eventually moved on.
