Henry Cavill reportedly dumped his 19-year-old college freshman girlfriend

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The last we heard about Henry Cavill and his 19-year-old college freshman girlfriend Tara King, the tabloids claimed that Henry gave Tara a “promise ring.” Henry just turned 33 years old. But the way he always talked about her – claiming that she “protects” him and more – just seemed very odd. I did think Henry and Tara were going to stick around for a while though. They got together last fall, and she skipped class to go to the Oscar parties and everything. But now the British papers are saying that Tara and Henry are over!

“Superman” star Henry Cavill has split with his teenage girlfriend – just weeks after gushing that she “protects him” when the world “gets too heavy.” In one cringy interview, Henry went on to say that student Tara King will “happily take that weight” for him despite the large age gap.

But we can reveal that less than two months later, Henry has decided to brave the weight of the world on his own and broken up with the 19-year-old. And sources close to the pretty blonde told us she is devastated by the sudden break-up. Tara told friends she thought the “Man of Steel” actor, who turned 33 earlier this month, was “the love of her life.”

One told us: “Henry and Tara have split — it is official. Henry said the two of them could stay friends and he even invited her to his recent birthday party, which she did go to. But their relationship is over. It has been very difficult for Tara, who has been saying he was the love of her life.”

[From The Sun via Page Six]

Now I feel sorry for Tara. I mean, I always felt a little bit sorry for her because for goodness sake, she’s just a teenager! She was too young to be thrown into the world of Oscar parties and premieres and promotional trips. And of course she thinks Cavill is the love of her life – SHE IS 19!!! When you’re 19, you always think that guy is the love of your life. Anyway, it sounds like Henry dumped her. I really do wonder why? Because he seemed really into her. Maybe he had a moment of clarity: “holy sh-t, I’m dating a college freshman!”

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  1. Ellie says:

    Lol. His PR people are GENIUSES. He acquires a “controversial” girlfriend just in time for the BvS press tour, parades her around for the entire time, talks endlessly about her… and dumps her almost immediately afterwards.

    If she weren’t 19, this would be considered sketchy behavior, especially from a man around whom so many gay rumors congregate.

    But she is 19. And it’s weird and gross that he’s dating her. So of course, no one would ever intentionally do this, right? I’m sure he’ll pick up another “controversial” girlfriend in time for the Justice League press tour.

    • Naya says:

      Very astute. I like how you think.

    • it's like you know says:

      Is he gay? He seems to have a lot of sketchy, PR manufactured relationships.

      • Starkiller says:

        He is not gay. Being gay does not normally merit comment in the uk. It would have no adverse effect on his career. It may well have been an arrangement of some type–i.e., a “controversial” relationship, of which I assume the end goal would be to raise him above The Least Interesting Man In the World–but it was not a bearding situation.

      • delorb says:

        Star, you’re forgetting that he’s mostly working in Hollywood AND playing Superman. He can’t come out even if he wanted to. Well he could, but that would mean he couldn’t afford any new promise rings.

    • The Eternal Side-Eye says:

      Maybe, but what terrible PR if it’s true.

      Their client gets a skeevy reputation and his movie fails to be a box office success.

      That’s shooting yourself in the foot with your own gun if you think his PR people orchestrated it.

    • SydneySnider says:

      “Have a lovely ring for you. I promise this won’t take long…”

    • whoisme says:

      Between this and The Hike Heard Round the World with KCuoco three (!!) years ago, Henry Cavill is the greatest PR dater of all time, hands down.

  2. Talie says:

    His moment of clarity is that his press tour is over.

  3. jugil1 says:

    I just think this guy is an idiot!

  4. roxane says:

    He’s such trash. I can’t stand him.

    • Nike says:

      When I first heard about his casting as Superman, I thought it was awful. He’s so boring… slightly off-putting. There were so many more interesting people that role could’ve gone to.

      Now, I just… wow.

  5. NL says:

    Maybe he broke up with her so he can assess how much she loves him and re-rescue her. Girls like that, right?

  6. Pri says:

    Ouch, he seems like the guy who’d lead her on to the potential of a long-term relationship, when it was a fling.

  7. CidySmiley says:

    GOOD. Okay sorry, I feel bad for her, that heartbreak must be horrible. Love is beautiful and painful, but she does not need to be lugging around a 33 year old man with issues. There’s nothing wrong with age gaps, but I think they come better (and are healthier) when both parties are matured and in a better place in life. My husband is 11 years older than me, but if I had met him while still in school I don’t know if that would have happened. But when we finally got together I had been away from my parents long enough, I had more experience and was more emotionally secure. That’s what this woman needs. 19 is so young, but again, heartbreak is awful and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy.

    • NUTBALLS says:

      Agree. Mr Balls is 11 years older than me and we met when I was in my 30’s, after we’d had years to mature. Made all the difference in the world.

    • Andrea says:

      My ex left me for a 22 year old (he was 31 at the time). My mutual friends told me she loves to playfully call him old man. The whole thing creeps me out and makes me cringe that I dated him also.

      As for superman, their age gap is even more cringeworthy, especially since they are in totally different areas of their lives.

  8. toni says:

    The contract is over.

    • JenniferJustice says:

      This. I don’t beleive this was ever legit or that she thought he really loved her. I beleive it was a business arrangement and the contract is over. She’s not crying over this. She probaby got the rest of her college paid for.

    • HeidiM says:

      Yup, and I don’t think it played out like they each thought it would. They thought we’d think of Prince Charming sweeping her off her feet, but most were totally creeped out by this arrangement. And I doubt Henry paid for anything~ because he’s too F%cking cheap!

  9. Naya says:

    You know what? I never bought this relationship. I think all of Henrys relationships have been shady. I think this particular type of relationship is the new closetting. You get into the most frat boy set up imaginable, ride the controversy for a while and in exchange the outraged masses punch your hetero card for you for life. See also Jeremy Renner and Bradley Cooper. Who is ever going to believe that the 33 year old man who dated and publicly dumped a 19 year old girl might not be straight? Morally bankrupt, sure but gay, never.

    My heart bleeds for this child though. She is too young and uninsulated for this,

    • Esmom says:

      I hear what you’re saying but if it’s really an arrangement then why not find someone more suitable/less controversial? Seems like there wouldn’t be a shortage of appropriate women who’d be up for a contract.

      • Dara says:

        Could it be because a less controversial relationship wouldn’t be newsworthy enough to garner many headlines, and the whole point of an arrangement like Naya is describing is to create a big enough smokescreen that even the most persistent rumors get drowned out? A short, messy affair gives you the most return for the least amount of effort, and the celeb in question doesn’t have to spend months on a complicated charade.

        I’m not convinced that is actually what is going on here, but it makes a kind of perverse sense if I have my tin-foil conspiracy hat cocked at just the right angle during a full moon.

      • NUTBALLS says:

        You know I’d buy that theory without a tin foil hat, Dara. Nothing’s coincidental in Hollyweird.

  10. CornyBlue says:

    I hope people never forget that he dated a 19 year old and this follows him around till his untalented ass can get work no more
    She is 19. It is sad but not too late. She will build herself back

  11. InvaderTak says:

    Well, that was fast. He seems like a drama king to me.

    • FriendofaFriend says:

      “He seems like a drama QUEEN to me.”

      Fixed it for you.

      • Starkiller says:

        He is not gay. Being gay is not considered abnormal or even worthy of comment in the UK. Were he gay, he would have no need to be closeted and/or with beard.

      • delorb says:

        He has a billion reasons to not be gay. Well, since the movie came up short, make that 800 million reasons.

  12. Kitten says:

    LOL. This dude is so ridiculous.

    • V4Real says:

      Like we didn’t see the end of this relationship coming faster than a speeding bullet. 🙂

      Uh-oh, I hope she gets a chance to make up on all those missed exams and classes.

  13. vanessa says:

    But ? who’s gonna protect him now ?

    • vanessa says:

      Update : they are actually still together, they did a charity marathon together I believe yesterday *sigh* . I can’t believe I had a crush on this guy, he is just so lame, like shame on myself.

      • V4Real says:

        It doesn’t mean they are still together. The article said that he said they could still be friends. And he did invite her to his birthday party and she went.

  14. velourazure says:

    He looks like a wax figure.

  15. Thais says:

    Nah, he’s probably just trading her in for a younger model.

  16. noway says:

    She doesn’t know it now, but she is better off. Men who start with the young ones get older and the girls stay the same age. Better to have the heart break at the beginning with these dumb dumbs.

  17. Nancy says:

    His people with functioning brains whispered in his ear he was committing career suicide. And this poor girl, the love of her life at age 19. It’s hard to believe I found him appealing at one time.

  18. zinjojo says:

    He really brings the ick factor. Yuck.

  19. Bohemianmartini says:

    Contract was over I guess. When is Superman going to just come out of the closet (phone booth in this case)?

  20. The Eternal Side-Eye says:

    The relationship ended the second she wouldn’t check under the bed and bring him one last glass of water.

    Sad to say, they had such a cute routine going. Kiss on both cheeks, check the closet, check the bed and then stand back as he make a Superman jump from his bedroom door to his bed without touching the floor.

    I thought those two crazy kids were gonna make it! Who’s going to protect this 33 yr old brawny adult man now?!?!

  21. Lemon says:

    She protects me (from getting outed which would nullify my Superman contract).

  22. Alex says:

    I thought this was going to last FOREVER. RIP Henra…or is it Tanry?

  23. Wolfie88 says:

    Faster than a speeding bullet!
    Hmmph…how will the next guy top Henry tho?
    I dated Superman what you bringin’ to the table.

  24. Lauren says:

    I think this is tabloid fantasy and they are still together.

  25. FormerFan232 says:

    If he was “the love of her life” then she would either be doing anything to get him back or want to stay away from him. They’re still together and making fun of all his fans is what he’s doing with this crap. His image is ruined

    • ernesto says:

      i think his people didn’t sync the press release with the ‘break up’ correctly. or maybe she was still under contract to appear at that run if she wanted to get paid.

      i just wanna see how long it takes him to find another beard and who it’s gonna be this time.

  26. Fake_Fan says:

    Who do you think you are Henry Cavill?? Pulling another bullcrap on your fanbase…again. dafuq man. Your PR firm Viewpoint is known to be one of the worst in the industry. They must be juggling a crapload between you and Zac Efron. Treat your fans better and maybe they’ll put you on the A list as a legit box-office threat instead of playing 3rd fiddle to other big time actors.

  27. Andrea says:

    Is anyone surprised truly? I find it odd he appears to have weird relationships as a whole…

  28. kri says:

    Lego Head is on the market,girls. Woo hoo.

  29. ernesto says:

    lol…looks like her contract was up. i can’t wait to see who signs on the dotted line next. this man is soooo gay and not doing a very good job at hiding it LOL.

    just come on out henry…you might lose a few fans (or gain a few, who knows?) but the ones that like you will continue to follow you and you’ll feel much better for it in the long run -plus- you’ll finally get to wine and dine the man of your dreams in public.

    win-win

    • FormerFan232 says:

      if he is gay, seriously he just needs to come out. this whole thing is getting ridiculous

  30. FormerFan232 says:

    I believe her birthday is in August

  31. OTHER RENEE says:

    There is absolutely no freaking way I would have allowed my college freshman daughter to have dated a 33 year old. Yeah she is legally an adult but I’m paying the bills so I get a vote. And that vote is NO. Heck, she’s now 22 and that vote would still be NO.

    • Ange says:

      I doubt that would have worked out very well for you, especially if your daughter is 22. Even this relationship (if it’s truly over) has only ended in a little heartbreak for the girl, nothing world ending. And you would have destroyed your trusting relationship with your daughter to spare her that just because the guy is 33? A 19 year old boy can do the same damn thing.

  32. Kate says:

    But what about her promise ring??

  33. failfailfail says:

    They were still together the morning this news came out, plus its from The Sun, so I think its made up. He is and remains a skeezy moron.
    Also read people saying her dad was there, I just cant imagine them all hanging out if they broke up.

    • ernesto says:

      i can. especially if she still has some time to go on her contract.

      i’m sure her parents like the money, too.

  34. Bread and Circuses says:

    Maybe he said, “holy sh-t, I’d like to date a *different* college freshman!”

    This guy is not a gentleman.

    • ernesto says:

      i just read yesterday that tara’s family is talking about suing him over the breakup.