Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have confirmed they are separating after almost a decade together, saying the decision was already in effect and had proven to be “the right move” for their family.
Couple say separation has been mutual and considered
The actors, who married in a private ceremony in March 2017, told People they had been apart for some time. In a joint statement, they framed the separation as a considered step rather than a sudden rupture.
“We have been separated for a while, and it’s proven to be the right move for us and our family unit. We’ve got each other forever — and it’s GOOD,”
Their relationship dates back to 2015 after they met while working on the two-person off-Broadway play The Way We Get By. The production, which examines the morning after a drunken hookup, marked Seyfried’s stage debut and paired the two on stage for the first time. They later co-starred in the 2015 film The Last Word.
Timeline and context
Sadoski, who was previously married to casting executive Kimberly “Becky” Hope for eight years, separated from his first wife in October 2015. By March 2016, media reported he was romantically linked with Seyfried. The couple married in a private countryside ceremony in 2017 with no family or friends listed among the guests, according to reporting.
Throughout their time together they kept much of their private life out of the spotlight, balancing high-profile film and television careers with family life. Seyfried is 40 and Sadoski is 50.
Public response and personal posts
Following the announcement, Seyfried shared a piece of prose by poet and author Bianca Sparacino on her Instagram stories. The passage emphasised staying present, protecting loved ones and the work of self-forgiveness — sentiments that resonated with the couple’s public statement about mutual care.
“Be brave enough to break. Be all that you are.”
Both the joint statement and the shared prose suggest a desire to frame the separation as an emotionally conscious choice that honours family ties.
What this means for fans and the industry
For fans, the news closes a chapter on one of Hollywood’s lower-profile but steady relationships. For the entertainment industry, it is a reminder of the private complexities that can accompany public careers. Seyfried rose to international fame through roles in films such as Mamma Mia! and other high-profile projects, while Sadoski is known for his television and stage work, including roles that earned him critical attention.
- Married: March 2017 (private ceremony)
- Met: 2015 during the off-Broadway play The Way We Get By
- Public statement: They have been separated for some time and say the move was right for their family
The actors’ approach to the separation — issuing a joint, composed message and sharing introspective poetry — reflects a trend among high-profile figures to manage personal announcements carefully, prioritising family privacy while offering a measured public explanation.
Neither party has publicly outlined next steps regarding personal arrangements or legal matters related to the separation, and reports indicate the couple have characterised the situation as mutual and stable in its aftermath. Media coverage of the story was first reported by People, according to reporting.
This announcement will likely prompt renewed interest in the couple’s past collaborations and career plans, but for now their public remarks emphasise continuity of care: they say they remain committed to one another as part of a reconfigured family unit.
As more information becomes available from their representatives or through further reporting, updates can clarify any implications for upcoming projects or custody arrangements, should those details become public.
