It’s Official: John Mellencamp and Natasha Barrett Have Split

So, it’s the end of the road for John Mellencamp and his girlfriend Natasha Barrett. After a few months of dating, the couple has decided to part ways, according to an exclusive source from Closer. The good news? They’re staying amicable. Relationships come and go, but when they end on good terms, that’s always a win in my book.

Let’s rewind a bit. John Mellencamp, the legendary singer behind hits like “Jack & Diane,” and Natasha, a successful realtor, made their first public appearance together in late May. They were spotted enjoying a romantic stroll on the beach in Malibu during Memorial Day weekend. The images captured by Page Six showed them holding hands, looking as happy as can be. At the time, People reported that the pair had been dating for a few months, adding that John met Natasha through his daughter Teddi Jo Mellencamp, who lives in Los Angeles. From what we’ve heard, everyone really took a liking to Natasha.

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Mellencamp’s Love Life: A Rollercoaster Ride

This split with Natasha marks John’s third breakup in the last two years. Remember Jamie Sherrill, the nurse he started dating back in March 2020? Their relationship seemed to be heating up quickly, especially during the pandemic when they spent their time quarantining together at his place in Bloomington, Indiana. Jamie even introduced John to her triplets, which made things seem pretty serious. But alas, their romance quietly fizzled out in January 2021 after less than a year together.

And before Jamie, there was Meg Ryan. John and Meg had a long-term relationship that started in November 2010. They were together for four years before splitting for the first time in August 2014. But, like any good love story, they reunited later that year. However, by October 2015, they were apart again. In July 2017, they gave their romance one last shot and even got engaged in late 2018. Unfortunately, their engagement ended in October 2019, and John moved on quickly with Jamie.