Unfortunately, fate doesn’t work that way for even the stars of the connection’s infamous romance movies.

The news of the split was shocking due to the couple’s solid relationship history.

Friends-to-lovers, Bowden and Jorgensen met when she was in high school.

Katrina Bowden and Ben Jorgensen

So, when they officially announced their separation almost 8 years later, fans wondered what went wrong.

Jorgensen and Bowden initially kept pretty quiet about the details of their divorce.

Indeed, his real-life relationship woes ended up influencing a few of his songs.

Katrina Bowden and Ben Jorgensen

It suddenly turned into, like, a really personal album about what I was going through."

Sadly, the musician struggled with his breakup from Bowden.

He reportedly severed all ties instead of remaining on friendly terms.

Katrina Bowden and Adam Taylor

Meanwhile, his ex, Bowden, has kept her side of the story under lock and key.

The “30 Rock” actor never divulged what happened between her and her former husband.

In September 2023, Taylor, a musician and part of the band Iration, popped the question.

He and Bowden were on vacation in Positano, Italy, when he got down on one knee.

Happiest most perfect day of my life."