Break-Up Rumors, Is Yayoi Kusama Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Yayoi Kusama, 97, and her partner had split up. Is the Japanese artist really single again?

UPDATE 06/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Kusama spotted alone

A fan spotted Yayoi Kusama walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of May 4, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Yayoi back on the market?

A rep for Yayoi Kusama was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the artist was splitting hit the internet Tuesday (May 5), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Yayoi’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) May 5, 2026

“Hate to see Kusama split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) May 5, 2026

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

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Celebrity Central