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12 Celebs With Their 2012 Significant Others Vs. Their 2022 Significant Others

Sometimes things don't work out, and that's OK!

1. Although they were on and off again for three years, Katy Perry and John Mayer had just started things back in 2012. They even released a song together the following year.

Katy Perry and John Mayer smiling

In 2022, Katy shared that she's planning her wedding to Orlando Bloom, with whom she shares one child. John has not dated anyone publicly since they split.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom holding hands and walking

2. In 2012, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth got engaged for the first time.

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus on the red carpet

Now Miley has reportedly been dating drummer Maxx Morando for over a year. Liam's relationship with model Gabriella Brooks has apparently been going strong since 2019.

Liam Hemsworth and Gabriella Brooks

3. Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger got engaged in 2012 after a month of knowing each other.

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger holding hands

Now Avril is engaged to Mod Sun. Chad appears to have not been in a public relationship since their split.

Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun on the red carpet

4. X-Men costars Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult were in the midst of their five-year relationship in 2012.

Nicholas Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence holding hands at an event

As for 2022, Nicholas appears to have been dating model Bryana Holly — with whom he shares a child — since 2017. Meanwhile, back in March, Jennifer welcomed her first child with husband Cooke Maroney.

5. In 2012, Vampire Diaries lovers Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder were still very much dating IRL.

Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder holding hands at a formal event

Now, Ian shares a child with wife and fellow vampire franchise actor Nikki Reed.

Nina and Olympian Shaun White have been going strong for over two years.

Shaun White and Nikki Reed at a formal event

6. Back in 2012, Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield were in the midst of their four-year off-screen Spider-Man romance.

Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield with their arms around each other and smiling

Now Emma is married to and shares a child with SNL writer Dave McCary. Andrew has recently been linked with Bridgerton actor Phoebe Dynevor.

Dave McCary and Emma Stone smiling and waving

7. A decade ago, Jennifer Lopez and her backup dancer Casper Smart had just started their relationship.

Jennifer Lopez sitting with Casper Smart

This year, Jennifer tied the knot with Ben Affleck after rekindling things in 2021. Casper does not appear to be publicly dating anyone.

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez hugging

8. Things weren't looking terribly good for Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in 2012, as reports of K. Stew cheating with director Rupert Sanders emerged.

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson at a movie premiere

In 2022, Robert Pattinson made his red carpet debut with Suki Waterhouse after four years of dating.

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson looking at each other and smiling

Kristen is engaged to screenwriter Dylan Meyer.

Dylan Meyer and Kristen Stewart kissing

9. In 2012, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were new parents to twins, Monroe and Moroccan.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon with their arms around each other and smiling

Mariah has been with dancer and choreographer Bryan Tanaka since 2016. Meanwhile, Nick did appear to make an unsuccessful public plea for Mariah to get back with him this year. His relationship status isn't super clear, but he has had four kids in 2022.

Mariah Carey holding a mic and holding hands with Bryan Tanaka

10. Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick welcomed daughter Penelope back in 2012.

Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick on the red carpet

This year, Kourtney married Travis Barker in a lavish Italian ceremony.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker looking at each other and smiling

Scott has been linked with model Rebecca Donaldson this year, and he even took her to the premiere of The Kardashians.

Scott Disick and Rebecca Donaldson holding hands

11. Ten years ago, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift first began their brief relationship.

Taylor Swift and Harry Styles walking together

Now Taylor is still very much with British actor Joe Alwyn. Harry and Olivia Wilde apparently called it quits this year.

Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn holding hands and walking

12. Finally, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were together for half of 2012 — but settled their divorce in just 10 days in July.

Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise with their arms around each other at an event

This year, Katie went red carpet official with composer Bobby Wooten III. Tom appears to not be in a relationship.

Bobby Wooten III and Katie Holmes on the red carpet

The year is almost over, and we're looking back on 2022. Check out more from the year here!