Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes' Age Gap 'Played a Factor' in Their Split, but 'There’s No Drama' (Exclusive Source)

Mar. 15, 2025

(L) Mark Estes and Kristin Cavallari.Photo:kristin cavallari/instagramKristin CavallariandMark Estesweren’t on the same page before theirrecent split, a source tells PEOPLE.“They were just heading in different directions," the insider says of why the couple went their separate ways. “The age difference played a factor but there’s no drama. She has love and respect for him.”On Sept. 28, another source confirmed to PEOPLE that Cavallari, 37, and Estes, 24,split after seven monthsafter going public with their relationship in February 2024.Cavallari also confirmed the split during Alex Cooper’sUnwell tour stopin Austin, Texas, telling theCall Her Daddyhost it was “fresh."(L) Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes.Kristin Cavallari/InstagramTheLaguna Beachalum was previously married toJay Cutler, with whom she shares three children. Their kids Camden, Jaxon and Saylor were firstintroduced to Estesahead of the couple’s first date in Nashville and grew close to the Montana Boys TikToker.In July 2024, Cavallari opened up about facing criticism about dating Estes despite their 13-year age difference.“This is the first time in my life I truly have not given a s— what anybody thinks,” she toldBustleat the time. “I think if people are upset about it, that has nothing to do with me. You don’t know me. My life doesn’t affect you in the slightest. If that’s triggering for someone, they need to take a look in the mirror and figure out why.”(L) Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes.Kristin Cavallari/InstagramCavallari claimed that no one in her life clocked the age gap between her and Estes as strange.“I understand what it looks like from the outside world of, like, yeah, I’m dating a 24-year-old,” she said. “But no one in my life has been like, ‘This is weird.’ Everyone’s like, ‘I get it. It makes sense.’”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The news of their breakup comes less than two months after the pairenjoyed a romantic trip to Greece.In a set of photos shared to Cavallari’sInstagram, she and Estes wore matching all-white outfits as they took in the scenery.The Uncommon James founder also uploaded snaps of the two enjoying a few cuddled-up moments like sharing a kiss and hugging in anotherpost.

(L) Mark Estes and Kristin Cavallari.Photo:kristin cavallari/instagram

kristin cavallari/instagram

Kristin CavallariandMark Estesweren’t on the same page before theirrecent split, a source tells PEOPLE.“They were just heading in different directions,” the insider says of why the couple went their separate ways. “The age difference played a factor but there’s no drama. She has love and respect for him.”On Sept. 28, another source confirmed to PEOPLE that Cavallari, 37, and Estes, 24,split after seven monthsafter going public with their relationship in February 2024.Cavallari also confirmed the split during Alex Cooper’sUnwell tour stopin Austin, Texas, telling theCall Her Daddyhost it was “fresh."(L) Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes.Kristin Cavallari/InstagramTheLaguna Beachalum was previously married toJay Cutler, with whom she shares three children. Their kids Camden, Jaxon and Saylor were firstintroduced to Estesahead of the couple’s first date in Nashville and grew close to the Montana Boys TikToker.In July 2024, Cavallari opened up about facing criticism about dating Estes despite their 13-year age difference.“This is the first time in my life I truly have not given a s— what anybody thinks,” she toldBustleat the time. “I think if people are upset about it, that has nothing to do with me. You don’t know me. My life doesn’t affect you in the slightest. If that’s triggering for someone, they need to take a look in the mirror and figure out why.”(L) Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes.Kristin Cavallari/InstagramCavallari claimed that no one in her life clocked the age gap between her and Estes as strange.“I understand what it looks like from the outside world of, like, yeah, I’m dating a 24-year-old,” she said. “But no one in my life has been like, ‘This is weird.’ Everyone’s like, ‘I get it. It makes sense.’”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The news of their breakup comes less than two months after the pairenjoyed a romantic trip to Greece.In a set of photos shared to Cavallari’sInstagram, she and Estes wore matching all-white outfits as they took in the scenery.The Uncommon James founder also uploaded snaps of the two enjoying a few cuddled-up moments like sharing a kiss and hugging in anotherpost.

Kristin CavallariandMark Estesweren’t on the same page before theirrecent split, a source tells PEOPLE.

“They were just heading in different directions,” the insider says of why the couple went their separate ways. “The age difference played a factor but there’s no drama. She has love and respect for him.”

On Sept. 28, another source confirmed to PEOPLE that Cavallari, 37, and Estes, 24,split after seven monthsafter going public with their relationship in February 2024.

Cavallari also confirmed the split during Alex Cooper’sUnwell tour stopin Austin, Texas, telling theCall Her Daddyhost it was “fresh.”

(L) Kristin Cavallari and Mark Estes.Kristin Cavallari/Instagram

Kristin Cavallari/Instagram

TheLaguna Beachalum was previously married toJay Cutler, with whom she shares three children. Their kids Camden, Jaxon and Saylor were firstintroduced to Estesahead of the couple’s first date in Nashville and grew close to the Montana Boys TikToker.

In July 2024, Cavallari opened up about facing criticism about dating Estes despite their 13-year age difference.

“This is the first time in my life I truly have not given a s— what anybody thinks,” she toldBustleat the time. “I think if people are upset about it, that has nothing to do with me. You don’t know me. My life doesn’t affect you in the slightest. If that’s triggering for someone, they need to take a look in the mirror and figure out why.”

Cavallari claimed that no one in her life clocked the age gap between her and Estes as strange.

“I understand what it looks like from the outside world of, like, yeah, I’m dating a 24-year-old,” she said. “But no one in my life has been like, ‘This is weird.’ Everyone’s like, ‘I get it. It makes sense.’”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

The news of their breakup comes less than two months after the pairenjoyed a romantic trip to Greece.

In a set of photos shared to Cavallari’sInstagram, she and Estes wore matching all-white outfits as they took in the scenery.

The Uncommon James founder also uploaded snaps of the two enjoying a few cuddled-up moments like sharing a kiss and hugging in anotherpost.

source: people.com