Break-Up Rumors, Is E. L. James Single Again?
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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that E. L. James, 63, and her partner had split up. Is the author of Fifty Shades of Grey really single again?
UPDATE 15/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)
James spotted alone
A fan spotted E. L. James walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 13, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”
Is Erika back on the market?
A rep for E. L. James was not immediately available for comment.
Truth or rumor, when news that the author was splitting hit the internet Wednesday (January 14), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:
“Has anyone Erika’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) January 14, 2026
“Hate to see James split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) January 14, 2026
Based on the facts (James spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?
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