20 Hollywood Celebrities Who Were Caught Cheating on Their Partners

Hollywood is no stranger to scandal, especially when it comes to infidelity that practically becomes a genre of their own. Even with all the fame, fortune, and flashing lights, Hollywood celebrities often get hurt by their partners. From on-set romances to secret rendezvous, some celebrities keep things super private while others go very public. But when it comes to heartbreak, Hollywood stars break up with millions of dollars, prenups, and other legalities that make things messy and expensive.

Of course, not every celebrity has their name on the list of adulterers, but even household names in the industry have had their hearts broken. Who can forget the infamous love triangle of Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and Angelina Jolie, or the heartache of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez Part 2? Although these stories make a gripping headline, they also reveal how fame can blur the line between loyalty and momentary thrills.

Ultimately, the sad reality is things get ugly when you're a Hollywood star and caught in the crosshairs of a cheating scandal. While some celebrities bounce back from these high-profile mishaps, others find themselves struggling or getting their reputations to take a lasting hit. Here we lay down the top 20 celebrities caught in a cheating scandal.

Jay Z And Beyonce

Jay Z and Beyonce are one of the power couples in the Hollywood industry and it would be baffling to learn that the rapper has cheated on the queen of the music industry.

Known as music royalty, Beyonce and Jay Z's rumors of infidelity began in 2014. However, a friend of Jay Z shared with People magazine,

"They are a great couple. They are soulmates and perfect for each other."

It wasn't until 2017 when Jay Z admitted to being unfaithful to Beyonce in an interview with The New York Times Style Magazine,

"You know, most people walk away, and like divorce rate is like 50 percent or something 'cause most people can't see themselves. The hardest thing is seeing pain on someone's face that you caused, and then having to deal with yourself."

In April 2024, Beyonce and Jay Z celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary.

Shakira and Gerard Pique

The split between Shakira and Gerard Pique was saddening and truly unexpected for the fans and probably the singer herself. The former couple who first met in 2010 when the soccer star appeared in her music video for her hit World Cup anthem, Waka Waka, were together for over 10 years and share two kids.

Although the couple never married, the pair announced their break up in 2022 after Shakira learned about Gerard Pique and his rumored lover, Clara Chia.

Shakira addressed her break up for the first time in 2022 with Elle stating,

"Sometimes I just feel like this is all a bad dream and that I'm going to wake up at some point. But no, it's real."

By January 2023, Shakira broke records after she dropped BZRP Music Session #53 which was apparently about her ex and his new girlfriend.

Tom Sandoval And Ariana Madix

Tom Sandoval's infidelity with his longtime girlfriend Ariana Madix was truly the biggest and the most shocking one. Vanderpump Rules stars were dating for nearly 10 years until Sandoval was caught in an affair with co-star Raquel 'Rachel' Leviss that has been going on for over six months.

Apparently, Madix found out about the cheating after going through a "history of inappropriate texts" between Sandoval and Leviss. Sandoval addressed the scandal and shared a statement on his Instagram stating,

"I want to first and foremost apologize to everyone I've hurt through this process. Most of all, I want to apologize to Ariana. I made mistakes, I was selfish and made reckless decisions that hurt somebody I love. No one deserves to feel that pain so traumatically and publicly."

Currently, Sandoval is dating model Victoria Lee Robinson.

Tristan Thompson And Khloe Kardashian

The relationship between Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian has always been rocky. The basketball star has been caught cheating on the mother of his two children multiple times. The first time Thompson was allegedly spotted kissing one woman in a videotape captured by TMZ.

However, things got worse when a source told People magazine,

"Tristan has been consistently cheating on Khloé. He's a serial cheater. And there will be more women to come out of the woodwork."

After several cheating scandals including one with Jordyn Woods in 2019, Kardashian and Thompson ended their relationship in 2022. The reality star revealed to SHE MD hosts that "we're not meant to be together."

Kristen Stewart And Robert Pattinson

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were the only couple Twilight fans were rooting for, especially after their heartfelt chemistry as Bella Swan and Edward Cullen.

While their off-screen relationship was all head over heels, it wasn't until Stewart was caught in a brief fling with her Snow White and the Huntsman director, Rupert Sanders. Reportedly, Stewart was "absolutely devastated" by the fallout, a source told People magazine,

"She wasn't having an affair with Rupert. It was just a fleeting moment that shouldn't have happened. She never meant to hurt anyone. She's a good person who just made a bad choice."

While Pattinson and Stewart rekindled their romance, it was short-lived as the two called it quits after dating for over four years.

Arnold Schwarzenegger And Maria Shriver

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver's marriage of 25 years was devastatingly shaken in 2011 which stunned the entire industry. It was after the Rocky star was caught cheating on her then-wife with the family's longtime housekeeper, Mildred Baena.

Reportedly, he fathered a son, Joseph, with the housekeeper. Reflecting on their divorce, Schwarzenegger told The Hollywood Reporter,

"But in [my real-life marriage to Shriver], it was my f – – -up. It was my failure. Also, in the show, he's deep down still in love with his wife [talking about his Netflix CIA series, FUBAR]."

The former couple filed for divorce in 2021, ten years after the cheating scandal.

Scott Disick And Kourtney Kardashian

After dating for nine years and struggling to keep up with the ups and downs, Scott Disick and another sister from The Kardashian clan, Kourtney Kardashian called it quits. The former couple shares three children, however, that didn't stop Disick from getting his s*it together. Disick was reportedly involved with Chloe Bartoli. Not only once, Disick had been caught on multiple occasions by Kourtney's sister, Kim. Now, Kourtney is married to drummer Travis Barker.

Jesse James and Sandra Bullock

Jesse James and Sandra Bullock's relationship ended after five years in a highly publicized scandal in 2010 when multiple women came forward alleging James' infidelities. After cheating multiple times, James revealed in an interview with Men's Journal,

"I never shied away from anything I did. I took full responsibility. I cheated on my wife. Guess what? So do millions of other men."

Following their divorce, James entered rehab in 2010 for childhood and anger management issues.

Brandi Glanville and Eddie Cibrian

Married for nearly a decade, Brandi Glanville and Eddie Cibrian's split became one of the most infamous celebrity cheating scandals. The pair tied the knot in 2011, however, Glanville was blindsided when Cibrian's affair with country singer, LeAnn Rimes, went public in 2009. Reflecting on the split, Glanville shared that "there had been warning signs" that he was cheating on her in an op-ed written for The Sun. She even admitted that she noticed that the Northern Lights co-stars were attracted to each other.

Lala Kent and Randall Emmett

Another infamous cheating scandal involving reality star Lala Kent and film producer Randall Emmett was nothing less than stabbing a knife in the back. Kent and Emmett welcomed their daughter in 2021 and announced their plans for the 2022 wedding.

However, the pair parted ways when the producer was photographed with two women in Nashville. Following their split, Kent altered her "Rand" tattoo, which now reads, "bRand new." Well, that's some alteration!

Nick Young and Iggy Azalea

Another high-profile cheating scandal involves Nick Young and Iggy Azalea after the NBA player was caught cheating on the singer with his former girlfriend and the mother of his son. He was also caught in another scandal which was accidentally leaked online by his teammate.

The video showed Young bragging about sleeping with other women. A few days into their break up, Azalea took to X and wrote,

"I broke up with Nick because I found out he had brought other women into our home while I was away and caught them on the security footage."

The former couple dated for nearly three years until their break up in 2016.

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale

Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's marriage came to an end in 2015 after 13 years together when Rossdale allegedly cheated on Stefani with the family's nanny. It was reported that Rossdale left her ex-wife in the hospital after the birth of their son, Apollo, to cheat on her with the nanny. Reflecting on their split, Rossdale addressed their divorce and how it affected their kids in an appearance on Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes podcast. He said,

"I know in my heart that I'm super consistent. Sometimes I wish that… when you see the kids, sometimes there's a loss. It would be nice if there was more connection for the person who made them with me."

Stefani and Rossdale are parents to three kids, Kingston, Zuma, and Apollo.

Cardi B and Offset

Cardi B and Offset's relationship has been a rollercoaster of romance, scandal, and reconciliation. The two rappers got married in 2017 and were subject to multiple cheating rumors surrounding Offset.  In 2018, Cardi B announced their split, citing, "We just grew out of love." However, a few months later, Cardi B confirmed that Offset was at the center of a sex tape cheating scandal.

Fortunately, Offset asked for a second chance after a public apology and the two worked things out later. But in 2024, Cardi B filed for a divorce for the second time. Her representative told Page Six,

"They've grown apart. That's what drove her to this decision more than anything else. This is something she wants to do."

The following month, she announced her third pregnancy with Offset and gave birth to a second daughter.

David Lucado and Britney Spears

Britney Spears and David Lucado's relationship ended abruptly in 2014 when the singer discovered he had allegedly cheated on her. She addressed the infidelity during her Piece of Me show in Las Vegas adding,

"So I know you know my boyfriend cheated on me. But the best thing about being cheated on is I get to go on more first dates."

It was reported Lucado was taped kissing another woman which was actually bought by her dad, Jamie, after paying a "substantial amount" to keep anyone from seeing, as per TMZ.

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were the ultimate pop power couple of the late '90s and early 2000s until their relationship came to a highly publicized end in 2002. While Timberlake's Cry Me A River insinuated that Spears cheated on her, the latter addressed her infamous relationship in her 2023 memoir, The Women in Me.

She admitted that she was aware that Timberlake was cheating on her. She wrote,

"There were a couple of times during our relationship when I knew Justin had cheated on me. Especially because I was so infatuated and so in love, I let it go, even though the tabloids seemed determined to rub my face in it."

Not only this, Spears revealed shocking details, including that she became pregnant with Timberlake's baby but had a medical abortion at their home.