Oscar-nominated actress Amanda Seyfried recently shared a photo of herself embracing estranged husband Thomas Sadoski, nearly two months after announcing their separation, and got plenty of fan reactions online. The 40-year-old actress posted the black-and-white photo on her Instagram Stories, prompting reactions about their relationship and their approach to divorce, after Seyfried summed it up in one word: 'boring.'
The photo was also accompanied by a message about changing perceptions of divorce. Seyfried reshared a post by relationship and divorce consultant Olivia Howell, which said: 'The most radical thing we can do is make divorce boring. Make it normal. Make it accessible.'
For Seyfried, divorce should be treated as an ordinary life transition rather than something surrounded by shame. It also encouraged people to feel less isolated when navigating the end of a marriage.
Amanda Seyfried cuddles estranged husband Thomas Sadoski as she shares insight into their ‘boring’ divorce https://t.co/slSgmx77Dl pic.twitter.com/eDXuEyFqes
— New York Post (@nypost) November 9, 2026
Fans React to Their Divorce
One Reddit commenter recalled watching a film with his wife in which Seyfried allegedly discussed faking orgasms. He joked that he had laughed even harder after discovering that the actress and Sadoski were separating. Another commenter quipped: 'She has her farm animals and ukulele(?), can't ask for better honestly.'
Not everyone responded with jokes, as some users suggested Seyfried and Sadoski might have a healthier friendship after ending their marriage. One commenter believed they could actually get along better outside a romantic relationship, writing: 'Maybe this is a little parasocial, but they strike me as a couple who are going to be better friends post-divorce than while they were married.' The commenter also questioned why society automatically views breakups as failures, arguing that parents can separate without their family ceasing to function.
Criticism Over Their Relationship
While most of the comments were aimed at the photo, others, brought up criticism surrounding the beginnings of Seyfried's relationship with Sadoski. One commenter claimed Seyfried had pursued Sadoski while he was still married to his former wife, Kimberly Hope. Another user referred to claims that the actress had followed him on a family holiday. It must be noted, however, that these are allegations and opinions raised by commenters about how the couple's relationship began.
Seyfried and Sadoski first met in 2015 while appearing together in the off-Broadway play The Way We Get By, when both were involved with other people. They later reconnected while filming the 2017 movie The Last Word. In a 2018 interview with PorterEdit, Seyfried praised Sadoski for respecting his then-wife during their initial meeting, saying: 'He never flirted, never disrespected his wife.'
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski break up after 9 years of marriage https://t.co/4o72yogKvi pic.twitter.com/BQ89hRq3Yp
— Page Six (@PageSix) September 15, 2026
Why Seyfried and Sadoski Split
The pair married in March 2017 and share two children, daughter Nina and son Thomas Jr., born in 2020. After nine years of marriage, they announced their separation in September 2026, revealing they had already been living apart for some time. In their joint statement, they described the decision as 'the right move' for themselves and their family. They also reassured fans: 'We've got each other forever – and it's GOOD.'
In October, Seyfried offered another glimpse into her outlook during a red-carpet interview, describing her life as 'interesting.' She added that she believed everything happening in her life was meant to happen, although she did not elaborate on the circumstances behind her comments.
