Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff filed for divorce on October 30, 2026, ending a three-year marriage marked by mutual respect and a shared commitment to amicably navigating their split, according to multiple sources.
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff officially ended their marriage on October 30, 2026, filing a joint divorce agreement in New York after three years of marriage. There was no infidelity or anything outside of respect and partnership in this relationship.
A Relationship Marked by Public Confessions and Private Resilience
The couple, who met in 2021 and married in August 2023 at a star-studded ceremony in New Jersey, had long been open about their bond. Qualley once called Antonoff “my person,” telling Vanity Fair in 2023, I've always been looking for my person, and I met Jack.
Antonoff, a 14-time Grammy-winning producer and Bleachers frontman, frequently channeled their relationship into his music, including the 2023 song “Margaret,” co-written with Lana Del Rey. Despite their public displays of affection, the couple faced scrutiny after Antonoff attended Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce in July 2026 without Qualley, sparking speculation about their relationship.
The August 2023 wedding, held in Antonoff’s native New Jersey in Beach Haven on Long Beach Island, was a star-studded affair. Attendees included Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Channing Tatum, Zoë Kravitz, Cara Delevingne, and Qualley’s mother, actress Andie MacDowell. The couple’s relationship had been public since their 2021 meeting at a party, with Antonoff later describing the encounter as like a f—king Hallmark movie that doesn’t seem believable
on The Howard Stern Show. Qualley, known for films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and The Substance, had also appeared in the 2024 music video for Bleachers’ “Tiny Moves,” choreographed and co-directed by her.
Qualley and Antonoff’s split was confirmed in July 2026, though sources indicated the decision had been under consideration for years. A representative for Qualley told E! News in July, They have deep love and care for one another. There are only two people in this marriage, and the sources who are talking to the press and commenting on their relationship are not people who know them. Please respect their privacy.
Antonoff, during a September 2026 concert, alluded to the separation while rejecting a fan’s request to perform a song about marriage, quipping, Read the news, brother.
The fan had asked him to play Let’s Get Married
from the 2017 Bleachers album Gone Now.
A Joint Decision, No Public Drama
Despite media speculation, the couple’s divorce was framed as amicable. A source told Us Weekly that the split was not driven by dramatic reasons,
and that sometimes, these things just don’t work.
Both parties emphasized their enduring friendship, with one source stating, They share a deep affinity and love for one another, and though their romantic partnership is ending, they will absolutely be lifelong friends.
The divorce filing, which required Qualley to be listed as the plaintiff under New York law, was described as “joint” and mutually agreed
by multiple outlets.
Antonoff’s public reflections on the split highlighted his commitment to honesty. In an October 2026 interview with The Guardian, he said, I would rather live through something publicly than escape it privately.
This philosophy extended to his music, where he continued to perform songs written about Qualley, stating, It’s actually been really beautiful to do so.
The couple’s decision to avoid public disputes contrasted with the tabloid frenzy surrounding their relationship, which had included rumors of infidelity and conflicts over their hectic schedules.
Antonoff’s remarks about performing songs tied to their relationship came after he initially expressed concern about continuing to play them post-split. In an October 2026 interview, he said, I was worried about continuing to perform songs I’d written about Qualley on tour now that our relationship has ended,
but later found it’s actually been really beautiful
to do so. This sentiment aligns with his broader approach to artistry, as seen in his 2024 album GNX, where he collaborated with Kendrick Lamar, and his mentorship under Bruce Springsteen, whom he has called a friend, collaborator, and mentor.
What’s Next for the Former Couple?
As of October 31, 2026, neither Qualley nor Antonoff has publicly commented on the divorce beyond the initial statements from their representatives. The couple’s legal proceedings remain in the early stages, with a settlement agreement still under review by the court. Both continue their respective careers: Antonoff is touring with Bleachers, which is scheduled to perform in the UK and Ireland from November 23 to December 4, 2026, while Qualley recently wrapped filming for King Snake and Love of Your Life. Their divorce does not appear to have impacted their professional collaborations, as Antonoff continued to work on projects involving Qualley, including the 2025 film Honey Don’t!, where she appeared under her musical alter ego, Lace Manhattan.
The couple’s separation followed a period of adjustment. A source told Page Six that ‘it took Margaret and Jack some time to iron out a few things and just adjust to this chapter before taking that next step to make things official.’ While some outlets speculated about the ’10-year age gap’ and busy schedules as potential factors, others emphasized the couple’s ‘beautiful and loving relationship.’ Antonoff, who has worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey, and Qualley, whose roles in The Substance and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood have cemented her status, have both maintained a focus on their individual pursuits amid the transition.
Antonoff’s 2026 tour with Bleachers, promoting the album Everyone for Ten Minutes, has included stops in Colorado, where he reflected on the intense need to figure me out
during a conversation at a Denver hotel. His candidness about personal struggles, including the grief over his sister’s death from a brain tumor, has underscored his reputation as a “very odd fishin the pop music landscape. Meanwhile, Qualley’s public statements about their relationship, such as her 2023 quote about
finding my person,” remain a testament to the depth of their connection before the split.