Break-Up Rumors, Is Simon West Single Again?

Is the 65-year-old director officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Simon West, 65, and his partner had split up. Is the director best known for The Expendables 2 or Tomb Raider really single again?

UPDATE 12/11/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

West spotted alone

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

Is Simon back on the market?

A rep for Simon West was not immediately available for comment.

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

“Has anyone Simon’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) November 11, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) November 11, 2026

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

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