It turns out effects of a global pandemic aren’t just economic frailty and overwhelmed medical facilities but also marital tiffs.
Let me make sure we are on the same page here. We are all suddenly training for triathlons, fuelled almost entirely by homemade banana bread, and when we aren’t watching the Michael Jordan and big cat documentaries we are online shopping and arguing about which way the dishwasher should be loaded. Yes? OK great, I think I have it down pat now.
While I hope to come out of this stronger than ever (not physically, as I struggle to get myself into a vertical position), some couples hope to come out of this single.
Olsen twin is out
Mary-Kate Olsen filed for an emergency divorce from banker husband, Olivier Sarkozy. Despite looking like everyone’s high school math teacher, Olivier has been married to Mary-Kate for five years. Their relationship has been private, except for a few leaks about their love of chain smoking. Mary-Kate claims the divorce filing is emergent because Olivier is forcing her from her home, but the request was denied since she has several other homes to move into for the time being. I’d like to make an emergency filing that I can’t stop making chili and my husband and I have to share our only bathroom. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Kristen Cavallari and Jay Cutler split
After a decade together and seven years married, Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler have filed for divorce. Kristin is a television personality and fashion designer and Jay is a former NFL quarterback who share three children together. “This is just a situation of two people growing apart,” the couple said in their announcement. I’ve also been doing a lot of growing, mainly leg hair and my waistline, though.
Cara Delevinge and Ashley Benson
Model Cara Delevinge and actress Ashley Benson have gone separate ways after two years of fashion shows, Tik Toks, fostering puppies and living together. I bet the duo is anxious for the world to reopen so they can get in for a tattoo coverup – both ladies have the other’s initials tattooed on their side. The only tattoo I have is a semi-permanent pillow crease across my face from all of the physical distancing naps.
Colbie Caillat and Justin Young
Singer Colbie Caillat and bandmate Justin Young have broken up after more than a decade together. The couple makes up half of the country pop group Gone West. In their joint statement posted to Instagram, the talented duo claims they will continue to be best friends and make music together.
There’s no vaccine for coronavirus or heartbreak, but I’m sure these celebrities will bounce back quickly as they have wealth, health and beauty on their side.
Keely Turner takes a look at pop culture through the eyes of a PEI girl with a big city attitude. Keely lives in Toronto, working as a fitness trainer and writer, with her husband and beagle. You can find her on Instagram @KeelyMTurner
