Shailene Woodley suggests that Aaron Rodgers' unavailability was the cause of their breakup.

In 2022, Woodley and the New York Jets quarterback called off their relationship.

Shailene Woodley suggests that Aaron Rodgers' unavailability was the cause of their breakup.
Shailene Woodley suggests that Aaron Rodgers' unavailability was the cause of their breakup.

More than two years after her breakup with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, actress Shailene Woodley is discussing her "heartache."

In a recent interview, the actress from "Big Little Lies," who is now 32, stated that she is not open to any performative behavior and was honest about her past relationships.

She told Bustle that she is not interested in the performance of people or the external value we assign to things at this point in her life.

Shailene Woodley in a bright green dress with ties at her shoulders smirks on the carpet split Aaron Rodgers in a white Jets hat and white shirt looks to his left
Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers ended their engagement in February 2022. (Michael Buckner/Variety/Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"The ultimate form of soul death, in my opinion, is pretending to be someone else in order to receive love, acceptance, or work from others."

Woodley was asked by the magazine to explain how she arrived at her current position, and she then hinted at the reason behind her and the 4-time NFL MVP's decision to end their relationship in 2022.

Shailene Woodley in a white cropped shirt and mint green blazer soft smiles on the carpet
Shailene Woodley first confirmed she was engaged to Aaron Rodgers during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." (Corine Solberg/Getty Images)

"I have come to realize that it is not my responsibility to fix or heal a relationship, but rather to protect the deep care and love I have for the world and my people. This has allowed me to walk away without the need to understand why things didn't go as I desired."

Shailene Woodley in a white blouse looks serious during a conversation split Aaron Rodgers looks serious walking on the field with a pronounced mustache
Shailene Woodley alluded to Aaron Rodgers being unavailable. (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME/Dustin Satloff)

In 2020, Woodley and Rodgers were first linked. At the NFL Honors Ceremony in February 2021, Rodgers mentioned his "fiancée" during his MVP acceptance speech. Woodley confirmed their engagement the following year, during an appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."

Woodley and Rodgers had been engaged for a while when the media learned of their relationship.

"Woodley stated that she gives all of herself in her relationship. Previously, she would continue to give despite disrespect, but now she respectfully goes her way after being crossed. She thanks the person for the information and wishes them well."

Woodley promptly refuted any suggestion that she is not content with her current life stage, despite her search for love.

Shailene Woodley in a patterned jacket with flowers soft smiles on the carpet
Shailene Woodley spoke about her desire to have a family and be in a relationship. (Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images)

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"She mentioned that her experience of physical discomfort during her younger years taught her not to have expectations, referring to a "very scary physical situation" she had previously described."

"Each morning, I declare aloud, 'Today brings magic and miracles!'"

Shailene Woodley in a brown turtleneck soft smiles and looks directly at the camera on the carpet
Shailene Woodley did not disclose her current relationship status. (JC Olivera/FilmMagic/Getty Images)

Woodley has been seen on dates since their split, but has not disclosed any information about it. Meanwhile, Rodgers was recently linked to Mallory Edens.

by Caroline Thayer

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