Why Did Dominic Sherwood and Sarah Hyland Break Up?

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The style stakes were high at the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards, but Dominic Sherwood’s then-girlfriend Sarah Hyland once again proved that she can give other Hollywood A-listers a run for their money.

Sarah Hyland wears her hair down at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild AwardsSarah Hyland wears her hair down at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held on January 30, 2016, at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles

The then 25-year-old actress arrived at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles wearing an elegant blue gown from J. Mendel.

She was joined on the red carpet by her then-boyfriend Dominic Sherwood, who looked sharp in a black tux and leather shoes.

Sarah Hyland and boyfriend Dominic Sherwood pose for photos on the red carpetSarah Hyland and boyfriend Dominic Sherwood pose for photos on the red carpet

What happened with Sarah Hyland and Dominic Sherwood?

A year and a half later, news broke that the couple had amicably split after two years of dating. A source told People in August 2017, “They aren’t dating anymore but they’re still in contact and want to remain friends.”

Hyland and Sherwood started dating after meeting on the set of Vampire Academy in 2014. After going public as a couple in March 2015, they were seen kissing at the 2015 Coachella Music Festival and at the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Sarah Hyland and Dominic Sherwood met on the set of the 2014 movie Vampire AcademySarah Hyland and Dominic Sherwood met on the set of the 2014 movie Vampire Academy

In an interview with ET in February 2016, Sherwood talked about his love for the Lipstick Jungle actress.

“Sarah makes me want to be a better version of myself. That’s what I love most about her. She inspires me to be the best version of me.”

“It was a tricky conversation … and we’ve dealt with it in different ways,” he said about their breakup in an interview with The Courier-Mail in September 2018.

“It’s a tricky balance, but I think I’m starting to get who I want to be,” he added.

Sarah Hyland and Dominic Sherwood broke up in August 2017 and agreed to remain friendsPictured at the 18th Annual Post-Golden Globes Party hosted by Warner Bros. Pictures and InStyle at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 8, 2017, in Beverly Hills, California, Sarah Hyland and Dominic Sherwood broke up in August 2017 and agreed to remain friends

Sarah attended the event to support her hit TV series Modern Family, which was nominated in the Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series category.

Sarah Hyland and boyfriend Dominic Sherwood pose for photos on the red carpetSarah Hyland and boyfriend Dominic Sherwood pose for photos on the red carpet

Unfortunately, Sarah and her crew lost to the cast of Netflix’s series “Orange Is The New Black.”

Sarah-Hyland-strapless-navy-dress-thigh-slitSarah Hyland at the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on January 30, 2016

The “Vampire Academy” star never fails to impress on the red carpet, and she did not disappoint with her choice of gown.

Sarah Hyland accessorizes with Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira jewelry on the red carpetSarah Hyland accessorizes with Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira jewelry on the red carpet

The navy dress featured lace detailing and black trimming at the bodice and had a thigh-high slit — giving the actress an opportunity to pull off Angelina Jolie’s famous leg pose.

Sarah Hyland shows off her leg Angelina Jolie-style in a J. Mendel gownSarah Hyland shows off her leg Angelina Jolie-style in a J. Mendel gown

Sarah accessorized with Lorraine Schwartz and Ofira jewels, including a pair of teardrop earrings and a chunky bangle. She parted her hair to the side and applied smoky eyeshadow, mascara, and nude pink lipstick to finish her look.

Sarah Hyland wears a strapless J. Mendel gown at the 2016 Screen Actors Guild AwardsSarah Hyland wears a strapless J. Mendel gown at the 2016 Screen Actors Guild Awards

Sarah rounded out her look with a pair of Giuseppe Zanotti “Gwyneth” sandals. These striking sandals feature glittered straps, open toes, ankle straps, and about 4.7-inch heels.

Sarah Hyland's feet in glittery Giuseppe Zanotti sandalsSarah Hyland’s feet in glittery Giuseppe Zanotti sandals

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