Actor Margaret Qualley and musician Jack Antonoff have officially filed for divorce in New York State after three years of marriage. The couple, who wed in August 2023, submitted an uncontested, jointly agreed filing in Kings County Supreme Court following their separation earlier this year.
Joint Filing in New York Court Confirms Amicable Split
The legal dissolution of the marriage comes over three months after the couple confirmed their split. Court records show that the case was filed on Friday, October 30, in Kings County Supreme Court in New York as an uncontested matrimonial action. Qualley is listed as the plaintiff, and Antonoff is named as the defendant.
Behind the standard legal titles lies a cooperative agreement. According to insider accounts, the former couple handled the details in advance to ensure a smooth legal separation. Jack and Margaret are filing for divorce jointly… This is a mutual decision, an insider noted, adding that they will remain lifelong friends despite the end of their romantic partnership. Reports indicate that the two individuals worked out the terms of their uncontested dissolution in advance.
Separation Rumors and Public Speculation
Speculation surrounding the marriage intensified over the summer when Antonoff attended wedding festivities for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce alongside his sister Rachel rather than Qualley. Days later, news of the separation emerged, accompanied by unverified rumors in the press. While media reports characterized the dynamic between the pair as challenging during their final months together, official representatives firmly rejected external claims regarding trust or infidelity.
Actress Margaret Qualley and musician Jack Antonoff jointly filed for divorce on October 30, 2026, in New York Supreme Court after three years of marriage, with a settlement agreement already submitted.The pair dated since summer 2021, got engaged in May 2022, and married in… pic.twitter.com/yYsra24q72
Representatives for the actress forcefully pushed back against external speculation at the time.
Antonoff Addresses Performing Love Songs on Tour
While navigating the public dissolution of his marriage, the Bleachers frontman has addressed how he handles his concert setlists. In an interview with The Guardian, Antonoff admitted he initially worried about singing tracks originally written about his relationship with Qualley, wondering how those deeply personal songs would resonate with audiences during live performances.
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After deliberating whether to alter his performances, he decided to maintain the original setlist for his audience.
“Songs which I wrote recently, I obviously was really worried about this specific thing, I sat long and hard with it and thought: ‘If I change the setlist …’ and in my gut there was a unanimous jury that said, ‘No, this is the deal.
He further explained that his commitment to honesty guides his artistic choices on stage.
“The deal I’ve made with my audience is that I’m going to tell you honestly how I feel and I’m going to risk at any moment having to stand behind it for f****** ever.
Reflecting further on sharing those memories with concertgoers, the 14-time Grammy-winning songwriter expressed that he would rather live through difficult experiences openly than try to escape them privately. He noted that there is significant power in connecting with an audience over universal feelings of sadness and pain.
Background of a High-Profile Romance
The pair first crossed paths in 2021 before building a relationship that captured significant public attention. Qualley, known for her roles in films such as Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, “The Substance,” and “The Dog Stars,” established herself as an actor, while Antonoff maintained a busy career producing music for major artists including Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Sabrina Carpenter, and Kendrick Lamar.
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In August 2023, Antonoff and Qualley married during a star-studded ceremony on Long Beach Island, New Jersey, with notable guests including Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, and Zoë Kravitz in attendance. Their recent legal filing concludes nearly three years of marriage.
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