### Dating After Their Recent Breakups? Hollywood’s Latest Love Buzz
*April 7, 2025, 1:15 PM PDT* — As the dust settles on some of 2025’s most shocking celebrity splits, speculation is swirling about who’s stepping back into the dating scene—and who’s still nursing heartbreak. From Jessica Alba’s split with Cash Warren to Lily Allen’s rumored breakup with David Harbour, the first quarter of the year has delivered a breakup bonanza, leaving fans and tabloids eager for the next chapter in these stars’ romantic sagas. Here’s the latest on who’s moving on and who’s holding off.
#### Jessica Alba: Fresh Start or Taking It Slow?
Jessica Alba, 43, and Cash Warren, 46, called it quits in January after 17 years of marriage, leaving Hollywood stunned. The *Fantastic Four* star, who shares three kids—Honor, 16, Haven, 13, and Hayes, 7—with her producer ex, has kept a low profile since news broke on January 8 via *Us Weekly*. Sources say the split, filed under “irreconcilable differences,” was brewing for months, with Alba spotted sans wedding ring as early as November 2024. “She’s focusing on her kids and her business,” an insider told *People*, referencing her Honest Company empire. No dating rumors have surfaced yet—posts on X suggest she’s “too busy being a boss mom”—but her poised silence hints she’s not rushing into romance.
#### Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber: A Quick Rebound?
Austin Butler, 33, and Kaia Gerber, 23, ended their three-year romance in February, a breakup *InStyle* dubbed one of 2025’s “most surprising.” The *Elvis* heartthrob and the model, once a red-carpet fixture, parted amicably, with insiders citing busy schedules—Butler’s filming *Fountain of Youth* and Gerber’s Paris Fashion Week commitments. By March, Butler was linked to *Dune* co-star Anya Taylor-Joy after a cozy Oscars afterparty sighting, though reps shot it down as “just friends,” per *Yahoo*. Gerber, meanwhile, sparked buzz with a cryptic Instagram post captioned “new horizons,” fueling speculation she’s testing the dating waters. “Kaia’s young—she’ll bounce back fast,” one X user predicted.
#### Lily Allen and David Harbour: Split Signals or Solo Time?
Lily Allen, 39, and David Harbour, 49, have tongues wagging after reports of a breakup surfaced in February via *Yahoo*. Married since a 2020 Vegas ceremony, the *Smile* singer and *Stranger Things* star faced rumors since Allen unfollowed Harbour on Instagram in October 2023—though a July 2024 sighting quelled doubts temporarily. Her December *Miss Me?* podcast confession of a “tough time” reignited the chatter, and sources told *People* the pair have “grown apart.” Harbour’s been spotted solo in New York, while Allen’s London club nights have fans on X asking, “Is she dating again?” No hard evidence yet—just whispers and a telling social media purge.
#### Jessica Simpson: Post-Divorce Glow?
Jessica Simpson, 44, confirmed her split from Eric Johnson, 45, on January 13 after a decade of marriage, per *Us Weekly*. The *Dukes of Hazzard* alum, who shares Maxwell, 12, Ace, 10, and Birdie, 6, with the ex-NFL player, filed for divorce citing a “painful situation” after months of living apart. By March, Simpson’s slimmer figure and flirty Instagram posts—like a March 29 snap in a red dress captioned “Feeling alive”—had fans buzzing about a comeback, romantic and otherwise. “She’s ready to date—she’s got that spark back,” a source told *Cosmopolitan*. No suitors named, but her glow-up’s undeniable.
#### The Bigger Picture: Healing Takes Time
Experts weigh in: there’s no universal timeline for dating post-breakup. Posts on X cite research suggesting 3-6 months for most, up to 18 months for divorces, with therapists advocating 1-3 months of self-care first. For Alba and Simpson, long marriages and kids might mean a slower reentry; for younger stars like Butler and Gerber, the rebound could be swifter. “Emotional readiness trumps calendars,” says therapist Maria Fernandez in *Us Weekly*. As Trump’s tariffs tank markets and global headlines churn, these celebs’ love lives offer a lighter distraction—whether they’re swiping right or savoring singledom, the world’s watching their next move.
