Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Split After 3 Years: What Really Happened?
New Year, New Beginnings
The rumor mill has been spinning, and now it’s official: Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber have ended their relationship after three years of dating. The split reportedly happened toward the end of 2024, and according to insiders, the breakup was mutual and drama-free.
For fans of the couple, this news might come as a shock, especially since their relationship seemed to thrive outside the glaring spotlight of Hollywood. But what led to the demise of this low-profile love story? Let’s dive deeper into the details and timeline of their romance—and its unraveling.
A Hollywood Love Story That Seemed Perfect
The Beginning of Austin and Kaia
The duo was first linked in December 2021, shortly after Gerber’s split from Jacob Elordi. While their pairing raised some eyebrows initially, close friends quickly gave their seal of approval. “She seems really happy,” a source told People at the time, adding, “All of her friends think he’s really cute.”
It wasn’t long before the couple was spotted together in Los Angeles, often running errands or enjoying quiet moments away from the paparazzi. But their official debut as a couple came in March 2022, and the public couldn’t get enough of their chemistry.
Despite their growing fame, Butler and Gerber were remarkably tight-lipped about their romance. During a 2022 interview with GQ, Butler graciously sidestepped questions about Gerber, thanking the interviewer “for providing the space” to keep some aspects of his life private. Similarly, in a 2024 interview with WSJ Magazine, Gerber echoed his sentiments, stating, “Honestly, I feel like so few things in my life are private, and that is one of the things that I try to keep as sacred as possible.”
Their mutual respect for privacy became a hallmark of their relationship. They supported each other’s careers—Butler skyrocketed to fame with his performance in Elvis, and Gerber continued to dominate the modeling world. But cracks in their seemingly perfect love story began to show in mid-2024.
What Went Wrong?
The Breakup Rumors Begin
In October 2024, fans began speculating about a possible split when the couple was noticeably absent from each other’s lives. Butler, now 33, and Gerber, 23, had not been photographed together since his birthday in August. Social media was abuzz with theories, and whispers of a breakup only grew louder.
Blind-item gossip account DeuxMoi poured gasoline on the fire, alleging that Gerber had been seen getting cozy with Saturday Night Live star Marcelo Hernandez at a party. While sources close to Gerber insisted she was just enjoying a night out with friends, the rumors refused to die down.
Still, Butler and Gerber were quick to quiet the chatter when they were spotted on a low-key dinner date in New York City later that month. After their meal, the pair attended a Gracie Abrams concert at Radio City Music Hall—an outing that marked the last time they were seen publicly together.
The Final Goodbye
By December, multiple sources confirmed that Butler and Gerber had officially called it quits. While the exact reasons for their breakup remain unclear, insiders close to the couple suggest their busy schedules and differing priorities may have played a role.
“Austin has been incredibly focused on his career, especially after the success of Elvis and his recent role in The Bikeriders,” a source explained. “Kaia is in a different stage of her life, and they ultimately decided it was best to part ways.”
What’s notable, however, is the lack of animosity between the two. According to reports, the split was mutual, and the former couple remains on good terms.
