Break-Up Rumors, Is Robert Townsend Single Again?

  • By Zach Selby
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Is the 68-year-old actor officially back on the market?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Robert Townsend, 68, and his partner had split up. Is the actor best known for his roles in The Five Heartbeats or Hollywood Shuffle really single again?

UPDATE 12/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Townsend spotted alone

A fan spotted Robert Townsend walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 10, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Robert back on the market?

A rep for Robert Townsend was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the actor was splitting hit the internet Sunday (January 11), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Robert’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) January 11, 2026
“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) January 11, 2026

Based on the facts (Townsend spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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