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Daddy Yankee is a single man entering the new year.
After 29 years of marriage, the reggaeton legend revealed that he and his wife, Mireddys González, are divorcing.
“With a heart full of respect and honesty, I want to share some important news about my personal life,” Yankee, whose real name is Ramón Luis Ayala Rodríguez, put in a Spanish-language message posted on his Instagram Stories on December 2. “After more than two decades of marriage and after many months of trying to save my marriage, which my wife and I share, today my lawyers responded to the divorce petition received from Mireddys.”
The 48-year-old, who married González in 1995 when they were both 17, revealed that his religious beliefs will serve as a “constant guide” throughout their wedding.
His words, “I respect Mireddys’ decision,” went on. “I cherish the time we spent together, filled with love, blessings, and values, and with a lovely family that will always come first. Although this is a difficult moment for me, I recognize that it is a natural part of my life.
The singer of “Gasolina” also thanked them for the life they created together, which included their three children, Jeremy, 26, Yamilet, 27, and Jesaaelys, 28.
“I deeply thank those who have accompanied us during this journey and I ask that you respect our privacy in this process,” he said. “I am aware that many people may be surprised by this news. I appreciate your unwavering support. This will be the only thing I say.
González’s representatives were contacted by E! News for comment, but they have not responded.
Over the years, Rodríguez has kept his relationship a secret, although the couple has revealed certain details about their connection. For example, after her husband announced his retirement from music in 2022, González, who was also his former manager and CEO of El Cartel Records, raved over his decades-long career.
In a since-deleted Instagram video, she said in Spanish, “Today I have mixed feelings, I am HAPPY and SAD,” according to People. “I hear you announce to the world that you are retiring from music, which has been your passion for the past thirty years, as we commemorate our 27th wedding anniversary. It will soon be your turn to exit the stage. After all this time, it’s Raymond Ayala’s turn to enjoy what Daddy Yankee has created.
Rodríguez, meantime, has previously considered his wife’s tremendous support throughout the years.
In 2017, he said, “I love her and it’s been a great ride with her,” on Billboard’s Latin Connection Podcast. “Finding a real, real woman is really hard if you’re a superstar. She’s the right one since I knew her before I was Daddy Yankee. To Raymond Ayala, she is devoted. She doesn’t have feelings for DY.
For additional information on other celebrities who have retired this year, continue reading.
Mireddy’s González and Daddy Yankee
The singer of “Gasolina” revealed that he and his 29-year-old wife are divorcing.
“With a heart full of respect and honesty, I want to share some important news about my personal life,” Yankee, who has children with Mireddys, Jesaaelys, 28, Yamilet, 27, and Jeremy, 26, posted in a Spanish-language message on his Instagram Stories on December 1. “After more than two decades of marriage and after many months of trying to save my marriage, which my wife and I share, today my lawyers responded to the divorce petition received from Mireddys.”
Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyongo
She said that the only man in her life is her cat Yoyo, less than a year after the Oscar winner was connected to the Dawson’s Creek alum.
In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK that was released on October 9, Lupita stated, “My love for my cat is singular.” “If I’m ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again, it’ll be because of him.”
Cavallari Kristin and Estes Mark
During an appearance on Alex Cooper’s Unwell Tour, the Hills alumna disclosed that she had called her seven-month affair with the Montana Boyz member “so fresh” on September 27.
Later, Kristin said that she ended the relationship because she “started to feel” that their 13-year age difference was “not right” in the long run.
She clarified on her Let’s Be Honest show, “I just know long term he needs to experience life.” “I reflect on how much my life has changed since I was 24 years old. Those are formative years, and they are important years. You have to be able to locate yourself in this situation.
Garcia Nikki and Chigvintsev Artem
Following his arrest on August 29 for domestic abuse, the Total Bellas star ended his relationship with the Dancing With the Stars pro.
After two years of marriage, Nikki filed for divorce from Artem, with whom she has a son named Matteo, according to a representative for the WWE Hall of Famer who spoke to E! News on September 11.
Monét Victoria and Gaines John
The fitness influencer and the “On My Mama” singer, who have a daughter named Hazel, announced their separation on September 23.
In a joint social media post, they stated, “We have been working to respectfully and privately navigate the fact that we are no longer in a relationship for the past ten months.” “Though we still completely adore and respect each other, we are not a couple anymore.”
Rachel Zoe & Rodger Berman
The Rachel Zoe Project alums came “to the mutual decision to end our marriage” after 26 years, they announced on Instagram Sept. 9.
“We are incredibly proud of the loving family we have created and our countless memories together,” continued the couple, who share sons Skyler and Kaius. “Our number one priority has been and will always be our children.”
Leah Remini, Angelo Pagan
Leah Remini & Angelo Pagan
The King of Queens alum announced her breakup from the actor on Aug. 29, sharing on social media, “After 28 years together and 21 years of marriage, we have decided to file for divorce.”
“To put it simply, we both changed, as people do, and we got used to playing roles that didn’t fit us anymore,” the statement read. “After a lot of effort and consideration, we’ve decided to take this step, which reflects who we are today. Our bond is still strong—it’s just evolved into something different.”
Judge Greg Mathis, Linda Mathis, 2022
Judge Greg Mathis & Linda Mathis
The TV judge—whose full name is Gregory Ellis Mathis Sr.—found himself facing a new ruling after his wife of 39 years filed for divorce in late August.
Linda listed “irreconcilable differences” in court documents obtained by E! News, with her estranged husband later sharing that infidelity was “not the reason” they split.
“Neglect can create suspicion, certainly,” he told TMZ in September. “If you’re gone as much as I am, she has every right to suspect.”
Greg added, “Hopefully, I can show her while we’re there together and hopefully, she doesn’t complete the process. I’m getting my wife back.”
Rumer Willis, Derek Richard Thomas
Rumer Willis & Derek Richard Thomas
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter announced her split from the musician on Aug. 22, writing on Instagram Stories that she’s “single momming it and coparenting” their babt daughter Louetta.
“I’m so grateful for Lou,” the House Bunny actress added. “She is the best thing in my life and I’m forever grateful I was able to have the time in that relationship for her to come into my life.”
Joey Lawrence, Samantha Cope
Joey Lawrence & Samantha Cope
The Blossom alum’s wife filed for divorce in August to end their two-year marriage. In court documents obtained by E! News, she cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason split and asked the court to grant her full physical custody of their daughter Dylan, who was born on Jan. 16, 2023.
Joey later addressed “claims of an affair” from the estranged husband of his Socked in for Christmas costar Melina Alves, saying in a social media statement the “the rumors are false.”
“Our bond was based on shared experiences and an understanding of the challenges we were both facing in our personal lives,” he added. “At the time I met Melina, I was in the midst of a deeply troubled marriage.”
Jennifer Lopez, Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck
The greatest love story never told came to an end in Aug. 20, when J.Lo officially filed for the divorce from the Oscar winner on the second anniversary of their Georgia wedding.
In her filing, obtained by TMZ, she listed their date of separation as April 26, 2024.
Molly-Mae Hague, Tommy Fury
Tommy Fury & Molly-Mae Hague
The Love Island U.K. couple’s relationship left the villa in August, when Molly-Mae confirmed that she and Tommy had called off their one-year engagement.
“After five years together, I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way,” she wrote on Instagram Story, adding their daughter Bambi will be the “most important thing to me, now and always.”
Lauryn Pumpkin” Efird, Josh Efird
Lauryn “Pumpkin” Efird & Josh Efird
Here comes a breakup for the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star, who filed for divorce from her husband after six years of marriage.
In court documents obtained by E! News Aug. 2, Lauryn said the two agreed on joint legal and physical custody of their daighter Ella, son Bentley and Sylus and Stella.
Christina Hall, christina Haack, Josh Hall, Joshua Hall
Christina Haack & Josh Hall
After less than three years of marriage, Josh filed for divorce from the Flip or Flop alum in July 2024.
In the legal docs, Josh cited the reason behind the split as irreconcilable differences and the date of separation as July 8.
However, in Christina’s own divorce filing, she listed their breakup date as July 7.
Cameron Mathison, Vanessa Arevalo
Cameron Mathison & Vanessa Mathison
The General Hospital star and TV personality announced in July that they’ve made the “difficult decision” to break up after 22 years of marriage.
Karen Derrico, Deon Derrico
Deon Derrico & Karen Derrico
After 19 years of marriage, the stars of Doubling Down with the Derricos divorced in June.
“Together, we remain unified in the parenting of our 14 beautiful children—their well-being is our priority,” Deon and Karen shared in a statement to E! News. “We thank everyone for their understanding and support as we move forward for the good of our family.”
Cody Ford, Tianna Robillard
Tianna Robillard & Cody Ford
The TikTok star and Cincinnati Bengals guard—who had been together for over two years—called off their engagement after two months, wiping their respective social medias of their relationship.
“It’s over,” Tianna explained in a June 12 TikTok. “It’s never going to be back together. That’s for damn sure.”
Charles Spencer, Karen Spencer
Charles Spencer & Karen Spencer
Earl Spencer—who is the brother of the late Princess Diana—announced in June that he and Countess Spencer were divorcing after 13 years of marriage.
“It is immensely sad,” the author told The Mail on Sunday in a statement published June 8. “I just want to devote myself to all my children, and to my grandchildren, and I wish Karen every happiness in the future.”
Bennett Sipes, Carly Lawrence
Carly Lawrence & Bennett Sipes
The reality TV stars parted ways, with Carly filing for divorce from the Love Island USA alum on June 10.
Joe Jonas, Stormi Bree
Joe Jonas & Stormi Bree
The Jonas Brothers singer and the model called it quits after five months of dating, multiple outlets reported by early June.
Harry Styles, Taylor Russell, Music Couple
Harry Styles & Taylor Russell
The One Direction alum and the actress broke up after less than a year of dating, multiple outlets confirmed in May 2024.
Billy Ray Cyrus, Firerose, ACM Awards
Firerose & Billy Ray Cyrus
Seven months after his wedding, the “Old Town Road” musician filed for divorce from Firerose (real name Johanna Rose Hodges) in June, citing “inappropriate marital conduct” as one of the reasons for breakup.
In court documents obtained by E! News, Billy Ray said his “consent to marriage was obtained by fraud” after the Australian singer allegedly lied to him about her previous marriage.
They settled their divorce in August.
Dorit Kemsley, PK Kemsley
Dorit & PK Kemsley
After weathering mulitple divorce rumors over the years, The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star announced in May that she and PK have separated after nine years of marriage.
“To safeguard our deep friendship and maintain a harmonious environment for our children we have made the mutual and difficult decision to take some time apart and reevaluate our relationship while we prioritize our children,” Dorit—who shares son Jagger, 10, and 8-year-old daughter Phoenix, with PK—wrote in a May 9 Instagram post. We appreciate your love and support while we continue to do the work necessary throughout this journey.”
Gerry Turner, Theresa Nist
Gerry Turner & Theresa Nist
The Golden Bachelor couple announced their decision to divorce on April 12, three months after tying the knot in a live, televised ceremony.
“Theresa and I have had a number of heart-to-heart conversations,” Gerry said during a joint appearance on Good Morning America, “and we’ve looked closely at our situation, our living situation, so forth and we’ve come to the conclusion mutually that it’s probably time for us to dissolve our marriage.”
Natalie Portman, Benjamin Millepied
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Natalie Portman & Bejamin Millepied
Nearly one year after privately separating, Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied finalized their divorce in March 2024 after 11 years of marriage.
Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott
Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott
The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum, who split from Dean in June 2023, officially filed for divorce on March 29 after nearly 18 years of marriage.
Tori—who shares kids Liam, 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, 7, with Dean—requested sole physical custody and joint legal custody of their kids in her filing.
Chelsea Lazkani, Jeff Lazkani
Chelsea Lazkani & Jeff Lazkani
After nearly seven years of marriage, the Selling Sunset star filed for divorce from her husband, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
The real estate agent—who shares kids Maddox, 5, and Melia, 3, with Jeff—cited irreconcilable differences as the official reasoning for her filing.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Ryan Anderson
Gypsey Rose Blanchard & Ryan Anderson
In April, Gypsy Rose Blanchard filed for divorce from her estranged husband Ryan Anderson after nearly two years of marriage. Their breakup came just three months after Gypsy’s release from prison.
Jax Taylor, Brittany Cartwright , 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Jax Taylor & Brittany Cartwright
After four years of marriage, the Vanderpump Rules alums, who share son Cruz, announced their separation.
“Yes, marriages in general are very hard and I’ve had a particularly rough year this past year,” she shared during the Feb. 29 episode of their podcast When Reality Hits. “Jax and I are taking time apart and I made the decision to move into another home to take some space for the sake of my mental health.”
