Pink Pushes Back on Separation Claims After Tabloid Stories, Posts Viral Rebuttal
On Feb. 26, 2026, pink directly rejected tabloid claims that she and Carey Hart had separated after 20 years of marriage, posting a candid video that labeled the coverage "fake news" and urged the media to focus on more consequential topics. The exchange matters because it undercuts an industry-driven narrative and underscores how quickly celebrity rumors can spread online.
Pink’s Instagram rebuttal: blunt, viral and filmed in her kitchen
That evening the singer posted a selfie-style video on Instagram, filmed in her kitchen, that addressed the separation story with sarcasm and clear dismissal. In the video she said she had been "alerted" to the news of her separation and mocked the outlets that had circulated it. She called the reports "fake news" and "trash news, " urged those outlets to "do better, " and closed by telling fans she loved them and to "go with God. " The post caption echoed her longtime line: "If you don’t hear it from me, don’t believe the hype. Stay tuned though! Who knows what could happen next!?!" The clip quickly accumulated millions of views, showing the reach of her direct response.
How the tabloid reports unfolded
Earlier on Feb. 26, tabloid stories circulated claiming the couple had decided to separate for a second time after two decades together. Those reports framed the split as amicable and said the pair intended to co-parent their children while remaining friends. The rumors amplified across entertainment pages and social platforms, prompting fan discussion and rapid sharing that made the story trend by evening.
Family details and the timeline of Pink and Carey Hart’s marriage
The coverage centered on the status of Pink and Carey Hart’s 20-year marriage and noted their two children: daughter Willow Sage, 14, and son Jameson Moon, 9. The couple first met at the 2001 X Games in Philadelphia. A proposal came in 2005 when she held up a sign during one of his races asking, "Will you marry me?" They married in Costa Rica in 2006, surrounded by close friends. The pair have separated publicly before: once in 2003 prior to their engagement and again in 2008, with a reunion following a year later.
Past reconciliations and personal anecdotes she has shared
In a 2013 interview she recounted how, after a breakup, Hart invited her to perform at his Las Vegas club on New Year's Eve. She described presenting him with a photo album containing the cards he had given her: a dramatic photo from a bad movie with a slit neck on the last page, followed by a photo of a baby with the note "The rest is unwritten, " and divorce papers tucked behind that page. She said the gesture conveyed that "the rest is up to you. " In later interviews she referenced how her song "So What" played a role in reconnecting them, and she has characterized monogamy as work that requires effort to remain strong.
Pink’s broader remarks: shifting the conversation to systemic issues and career milestones
During her video rebuttal, she pivoted from the rumor to call attention to what she called "real news, " naming topics such as the Epstein files, systemic racism, and misogyny in sports. She also highlighted achievements by women in the recent Olympics, noting the strong performance and class displayed by women's teams and citing that a majority of certain U. S. Olympic medals were won by women. Finally, she celebrated a personal milestone: being nominated in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the first year she was eligible, framing that as a more substantive story than celebrity breakup speculation.
Why this matters and what to watch next
The episode illustrates how quickly tabloid narratives can escalate and how celebrities are increasingly using short social videos to rebut or control the story. Pink’s clear denial and the rapid view count on her post tamped down the immediate claims, but the speed of the original spread shows the continued appetite for relationship coverage. For now, pink’s message is simple and unequivocal: don’t believe the hype unless she says otherwise, and expect her to continue speaking directly to fans when she chooses. Details may evolve, but the artist’s public stance in this moment is firm.
