As the 2025 Golden Globes ceremony drew to a close, one famous couple was noticeably absent — Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler. Now it’s official — sources with “direct knowledge” told TMZ that the couple quietly split in late 2024. Don’t worry though, there was no drama. In fact, insiders claim that their relationship “just ended after a good three years together.” But let’s be real, almost everyone has seen it.
Speculations about their star-crossed relationship woes began long before the official news broke. In September 2024, Life & Style hinted at tension between the two, and the clues were too obvious to ignore. According to their sources, one of the biggest issues between the model and the actor was their very different backgrounds. While Butler’s rise to fame was modest, he came from a working-class background, Kaya was born to celebrity parents Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber; The 23-year-old got her first big break at just 10 years old when she signed with Versace’s junior line, Young Versace
Another thorn in their relationship seemed to be Butler’s rapid career. After his Oscar-nominated portrayal of Elvis Presley in the Elvis (2022), the actor found himself at a level of fame that most can only dream of. But along with stardom came, of course, an insane amount of work. Sources revealed that the pressure on Austin was mounting due to his busy filming schedule and the inevitable demands of being a household name. Due to this, the tension in their dynamics became more and more obvious. One insider noted that Austin, while a “good guy,” seemed to be much more focused on his career than his relationship. “Everyone is realistic that he’s much more invested in his career than he is in this relationship,” the source shared.
Another big moment seemed to be a harbinger of the inevitable, Kai’s 23rd birthday in September 2024. The celebration was a big event at Disneyland, but Butler was noticeably absent. According to insiders, Kaia had a great time with her family, including her parents Cindy and Rende, brother Presley and a few close friends. But Austin’s absence at such an important moment gave rise to rumors that the romance was officially over. “Kaia was thrilled at Disney, but Austin’s absence was very noticeable,” the insider said. “This sparked rumors that the affair was over.”
Many netizens on social media claimed to have seen the breakup a mile away. “I KNEW! Women don’t get weak like that unless it’s a breakup,” says a comment on Instagram. “We’ve seen it,” said another. “They were never a real couple! I hate to tell those people who were obsessed with them, I told you so! Who am I kidding, I like to say I TOLD YOU,” was another. Another comment read: “Well, it’s about time.”
Despite all the rumors and speculation, neither Kaia nor Austin have publicly commented on their split. Considering that both of them have always preferred to keep their personal lives under wraps, it seems unlikely that we’ll get a direct statement anytime soon.
