Gerald Anderson, Julia Barretto have broken up, Star Magic confirms

Gerald Anderson and Julia Barretto are no longer together.

Star Magic confirmed their split in a statement released on social media on Thursday, Sept. 18, saying they “mutually decided to end their relationship.”

“We request the public to respect their decision and refrain from spreading false narratives,” it said.

“Gerald and Julia are grateful to their fans and friends for the love and support,” it added.

The two sparked dating rumors a few months after the release of their 2019 movie Between Maybes. The actor eventually confirmed their romance in an interview with Boy Abunda in March 2021.

In July 2023, Anderson revealed that marrying Barretto was part of his five-year plan in life, noting how “happy” and “at ease” their relationship had been.

In June 2024, he shared he was "close" to getting hitched and settling down. "Malapit-lapit na. Siyempre, 35 na po ako," he pointed out in an interview with Karen Davila.

"That's why I'm doing all of this kasi gusto kong maalagaan ang mga anak ko na wala silang iisipin," he continued, referring to his businesses and showbiz work.

"Everything I do in life is leading up to, you know, sa aspeto na 'yan," he said of a married life.

The two fueled breakup speculations in June this year when eagle-eyed social media noticed that they were no longer sharing couple photos online.

Anderson, at the time, stressed in an interview with Toni Gonzaga that they were "okay."