Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have confirmed that their nine-year marriage has come to an end, with the couple revealing they had already been separated for some time before making the news public.
The announcement comes after a difficult period in the spotlight for Seyfried, including sustained criticism over comments she made about conservative activist Charlie Kirk following his death in September 2025. However, there is no indication that the controversy was connected to the breakdown of her marriage.
Instead, Seyfried and Sadoski presented their separation as a considered decision that they believe is right for their family.
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Confirm Separation
Seyfried, 40, and Sadoski, 50, announced their separation in a joint statement given exclusively to PEOPLE on 15 September 2026.
'We have been separated for a while, and it's proven to be the right move for us and our family unit,' they said.
The statement ended on a notably warm note: 'We've got each other forever—and it's GOOD.'
The wording suggests that, although their romantic relationship has ended, the pair intend to maintain a lasting connection, particularly as they continue to raise their two children.
The couple share daughter Nina and son Thomas Jr. Their family life has largely been kept away from the Hollywood spotlight, with Seyfried and Sadoski previously choosing a quieter life on their farm in upstate New York.
Their Marriage Lasted Nine Years
Seyfried and Sadoski first met in 2015 while appearing together in the off-Broadway play The Way We Get By. They later reunited while working on the 2017 film The Last Word, in which they played romantic interests.
Their relationship developed off screen, and PEOPLE confirmed they were dating in 2016. They became engaged later that year before quietly eloping in March 2017.
Seyfried gave birth to their daughter shortly after their wedding, while their son was born in September 2020.
Despite maintaining a relatively private family life, the couple occasionally spoke publicly about their relationship and supported each other professionally.
Sadoski has previously spoken warmly about Seyfried, while she thanked him during her acceptance speech after winning an Emmy for The Dropout in 2022. Their public appearances and comments over the years reflected a close partnership, making the confirmation of their separation a significant change for the couple.
The Backlash Amanda Seyfried Faced
The marriage announcement follows a period in which Seyfried has faced considerable public scrutiny over her comments about Charlie Kirk.
In September 2025, following Kirk's death, Seyfried commented on an Instagram post featuring clips of his statements, writing: 'He was hateful.'
The comment drew backlash from Kirk supporters. Seyfried later addressed the controversy herself, saying she could oppose misogyny and racist rhetoric while also believing that Kirk's murder was 'disturbing and deplorable'.
The controversy continued to follow her into 2026. In an interview with British GQ, Seyfried said the backlash had become intense enough that she ended up travelling with a bodyguard.
'I'm allowed to fucking voice my feelings,' she said, while also acknowledging that she had experienced only 'a very small fraction' of the hatred and hostility surrounding the dispute.
She had also previously defended her original comments in an interview with Who What Wear, saying she was not going to apologise and arguing that her remarks had been taken out of context. The Guardian reported on those comments in December 2025.
A Difficult Year in the Spotlight
Seyfried's recent public life has therefore included both professional attention and controversy, although it would be misleading to suggest that these events caused her marriage to end.
The couple have specifically said they had been separated 'for a while' and described the decision as the right move for their family. No reason for the separation beyond that statement has been publicly disclosed.
That distinction is important. While the timing of the announcement may invite speculation, neither Seyfried nor Sadoski has said that the earlier backlash played a role in their decision to separate.
Instead, their own words point towards an effort to maintain a positive relationship despite the end of their marriage.
'We've Got Each Other Forever'
For Seyfried and Sadoski, the announcement marks the end of a nine-year marriage but not necessarily the end of their family relationship.
Their statement makes clear that they intend to remain connected, with their children continuing to link them as co-parents.
The final line — 'We've got each other forever—and it's GOOD' — also offers a strikingly positive message following news of their separation. Rather than publicly assigning blame or discussing private details, the former couple have chosen to emphasise what remains between them.
For now, that is the only explanation they have offered for the end of their marriage, and both have kept the details of their separation private.
