Shakira shut down the viral rumor that she discovered Gerard Piqué ’s alleged cheat when the " other woman " ate her favorite fix .
Relationship rumors are an unfortunate part of dating in the public eye, but sometimes, they get a little out of hand.
Here are 13 times celeb couples shut down weird and wild rumors about their relationships:
1.THE RUMOR: Some internet users speculated that “professional witch"Dr. Kate Tomas"used magic to seduce” her partnerAndrew Garfieldbecause she teaches aseduction masterclass.
THE TRUTH: On her podcastThe Friday Emails, Kate said she temporarily removed the seduction masterclass from her website because of “horrific accusations that were leveled at [her] that [she’d] used magic to seduce [her] partner.”
2.THE RUMOR: AmidstShakiraand Gerard Piqué’s 2022breakup, there was aviral rumorthatShakiraallegedly discovered Gerard was cheating on her because she came home from a trip anddiscoveredsomeone had been eating her strawberry jam, which she loved and he disliked and never ate.
THE TRUTH: In 2024, she told theSunday Timesthe story was “not true.”
3.THE RUMOR: In early 2024, Stephen Baldwin inadvertently fueled rumors that his daughterHailey Bieberwas having issues in her marriage withJustin Bieberbyaskinghis Instagram followers to “take a moment to offer a little prayer for them.” Some fans speculated that the couple “hated” each other or were headed for divorce.
THE TRUTH: A few months later, Hailey toldW Magazine, “People have made me feel so bad about my relationship since day one. ‘Oh, they’re falling apart. They hate each other. They’re getting divorced.’ It’s like people don’t want to believe that we’re happy.”
4.THE RUMOR: 5 Seconds of Summer fans have speculated that Sierra Deaton, who’s married toLuke Hemmings, also dated Ashton Irwin. They sometimes point to a 2018interviewwhere the boys played “Never Have I Ever” with YouTuber Foquinha as “evidence.”
THE TRUTH: In 2020, Luke responded to a tweet about “the Ash and Thao rumors” [Sierra’s full name is Sierra Phương-Thảo Deaton, and Lukecallsher Thao], saying they were “untrue” and made everyone involved “uncomfortable.”
We were banal and delusional in a million interview lol we ’ve never dated the same someone . And the Ash and Thao rumors make us uncomfortable 🥴 they ’re untrue
5.THE RUMOR: In late 2021, DeuxMoishareda blind item alleging that a “well-known NBA couple” have an open relationship. Many social media users speculated the post was talking about Ayesha Curry and Steph Curry.
THE TRUTH: In early 2022, a user left a since-deleted comment on Ayesha’sInstagrampicture of Steph, using the rumor to shame and criticize her. Shereplied, calling them out for showing “disrespect” to her marriage.
6.THE RUMOR: When Miley Cyrus released “Flowers” in 2023, aviral rumorclaimed that the music video was filmed in the exact house where Liam Hemsworth allegedly brought the 14+ women he cheated on her with during their marriage.
THE TRUTH: Inresurfaced tweetsfrom 2019 (when Miley and Liamannouncedtheir separation), she denied any allegations of cheating.
I can admit to a band of things but I defy to take on that my marriage ended because of cheat . Liam and I have been together for a decade . I ’ve state it before & it stay true , I love Liam and always will .
BUT at this point I had to make a healthy decision for myself to leave a old life behind . I am the healthiest and happy I have been in a farsighted metre . you could say I am a twerking , sens smoke , foul mouthed hillbilly but I am not a prevaricator .
7.THE RUMOR: In 2023,reportssurfaced that Sheryl Lee Ralph and her husband, Senator Vincent Hughes, were moving in together for the first time in 18 years after she told thePhiladelphia Inquirerthat they don’t live together while she’s filmingAbbot Elementaryin LA because, as a Pennsylvania state senator, he has to stay in Philadelphia for work.
THE TRUTH: A few months later, she toldE! News, “It’s not true at all. If you’re going to write things, just try to get it close to right. We’ve been married 18 years and together 21 years.”
8.THE RUMOR: In late 2023, a supposed insider alleged toPage SixthatTravis Kelcewas planning to propose to Taylor Swift and claimed that “Scott [Swift, Taylor’s dad] has been asked for his blessing and has wholeheartedly given it, and Travis has been talking to friends about a ring.”
THE TRUTH: During a pre-Super Bowl press conference, Travisshut downengagement speculation.
9.THE RUMOR: When Taylor Swift andTom Hiddlestonbriefly dated in the summer of 2016, some fansspeculatedtheir relationship was a publicity stunt.
THE TRUTH: At the time, Tom toldThe Hollywood Reporter, “How best to put this? That notion is — look, the truth is that Taylor Swift and I are together, and we’re very happy. Thanks for asking. That’s the truth. It’s not a publicity stunt.”
10.THE RUMOR: In 2024, TikTok lip readersspeculatedthat Emily Blunt and John Krasinski were discussing divorce inthis CBS videofrom the Golden Globes red carpet.
THE TRUTH: At the time, an insider toldUs Weekly, “There are no issues with Emily and John. They are absolutely not talking about divorce. They think the rumors are funny and ridiculous.” Additionally, at the 2023 American Film Institute Awards, Emily and Selena Gomez — who was also subjected to a Golden Globes controversy —seemingly jokedabout the rumors, posing with their hands covering their mouths.
THE TRUTH: In 2023, Gisele told theNew York Times, “That is a lie.”
12.THE RUMOR: Sydney Sweeney’s longtime partner, Jonathan Davino, has beenidentifiedas a “pizza heir” by multiple outlets over the last few years.
THE TRUTH: In late 2023, Sydney toldGlamour UK, “He’s not a restaurateur. I have no idea where that came from. He’s also not the heir of a pizza company.”
13.And finally, THE RUMOR: In 2023, social media usersspeculatedthat Sydney Sweeney was cheating on Jonathan Davino with herAnyone But Youcostar Glen Powell (who was dating Gigi Paris at the time) because of Syndey and Glen’s chemistry onscreen and off.
THE TRUTH: At the time, Sydney toldVariety, “It’s a rom-com. That’s what people want! Glen and I don’t really care. We have so much fun together, and we respect each other so much; he’s such a hard worker, and I’m a hard worker. We’re excited for the press tour, and I literally just left ADR with him. We talk all the time like, ‘That’s really funny.'”
