Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski Split Surprises Fans
Fans didn’t foresee Amanda Seyfried’s split from Thomas Sadoski—it’s not like they have ESPN or something. The unexpected news caught many off guard, as the couple had maintained a relatively private relationship despite their high-profile careers.
Background on the Couple
The Mean Girls alum and The Newsroom actor had been keeping their personal lives largely out of the spotlight. Seyfried, known for her breakout role as Karen Smith in the 2004 cult classic, and Sadoski, recognized for his portrayal of Don Keefer on the HBO drama series, married in 2017 and share two children together.
Their relationship began after meeting on Broadway in 2015, with the couple announcing their engagement later that year. Throughout their marriage, both actors continued steady work in film and television while maintaining a low public profile regarding their family life.
Privacy Amid Public Careers
The split highlights the challenges celebrity couples face balancing public careers with private relationships. Despite their fame, Seyfried and Sadoski consistently prioritized discretion, rarely discussing their marriage in interviews or sharing family moments on social media.
This approach contrasts with many Hollywood couples who leverage their relationships for publicity. The pair’s commitment to privacy may have contributed to the shock surrounding the separation announcement, as few outward signs suggested marital difficulties.
Amanda Seyfried and Thomas Sadoski have ended their marriage after nine years together, according to a report from TMZ. The couple, who share two children, confirmed the separation through a joint statement provided to the outlet.
“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…”
The Mamma Mia! star and the Life in Pieces actor began dating in 2016 after meeting on the set of the off-Broadway play The Way We Get By. They married in a private ceremony in March 2017. Their first child, a daughter, was born later that year, followed by a son in 2020.
Both actors have maintained relatively private personal lives despite high-profile careers. Seyfried recently earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes in the Hulu limited series The Dropout, while Sadoski has appeared in the CBS sitcom Life in Pieces and the film Devil’s Peak.
The statement emphasizes a mutual decision focused on the well-being of their family. Further details regarding custody arrangements or divorce proceedings have not been disclosed publicly.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Says Octet Cast Has “Perfect Harmony”
Lin-Manuel Miranda says the cast of his upcoming Octet musical film developed a close bond and flawless vocal chemistry from the beginning.
Miranda, 46, spoke with PEOPLE at the Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York event in New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The director said it was “such a dream” to hear the film’s stars sing together for the first time.
“It was the first day of rehearsal. And frankly, they formed such a special unit,” said Miranda, who attended the event with his wife, Vanessa Nadal. “I’m really just excited to finish the film to honor their collaboration. They had to become this insane eight-part harmony singing unit, and they did.”
He added, “The group chat is lit, and I can’t wait for you all to see [the movie].”
Who Stars in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Octet Film?
Written by Dave Malloy and directed by Miranda, the movie adapts the stage musical Octet, which premiered Off-Broadway in 2019. The official synopsis reads: “Eight internet-obsessed people meet in a church basement and lock their phones in a box,” and continues, “The musical follows the octet as they struggle with digital dependency, charting their compulsions using only the analog vibrancy of their own voices.”
The film’s octet will be played by Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Phillipa Soo, Gaten Matarazzo, Jonathan Groff, Tramell Tillman and Paul-Jordan Jansen.
Lin-Manuel Miranda and wife Vanessa Nadal at the Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York event in New York City on Aug. 25, 2026. Credit: John Nacion/WireImage
Miranda announced the cast on April 14 by sharing a photo of a rehearsal sign-in sheet on Instagram and writing, “Rehearsals have begun.”
He first revealed on April 2 that he would direct a film adaptation of Octet.
“I haven’t stopped thinking about Octet since I saw Annie Tippe’s premiere production in November of 2019,” he said at the time. “Dave Malloy’s score is versatile, brilliant and grows more relevant with each passing year. It won’t leave me alone, so here we are.”
Amanda Seyfried and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Credit: Gareth Cattermole/Getty; Eric McCandless/Disney via Getty
Amanda Seyfried and Sheryl Lee Ralph on Octet
Seyfried, 40, later told PEOPLE that she immediately agreed to join the film despite initially not knowing what the project was.
“I didn’t even know what it was exactly,” she explained while attending the 2026 Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Gala on April 16. “I just knew that Lin-Manuel Miranda was making a new project and he was directing a new movie, and it was a musical. … I did meet with him. I mean, I’d met him before, you know, around town, but I met with him specifically for this project. I was like, ‘I don’t care what it is. I’m in.’ And he said, ‘Let me just explain it to you.’ ”
“But it’s a cappella, and I’m a born singer,” Seyfried continued. “It’s what I love to do. It’s what makes me happy, and to do it for work is absolutely better than I could have ever hoped, so I’m in it right now. We’re in it right now, and some of the best moments of my life have just happened this week.”
Ralph said she felt “frightened” about taking on a role in Octet.
“I’d have to honestly say, working with Lin-Manuel Miranda and that cast of eight was one of the most challenging things I have ever done in a very long time. It frightened me to my core,” she said on the red carpet before the 8th Annual African American Film Critics Association TV Honors on Aug. 8.
“But having come through it, I’m like, ‘Oh my God. I’m all the better for having taken that difficult journey,’ ” Ralph, 69, added.
Amanda Seyfried is further establishing her East Coast roots after listing her 2,700-square-foot Los Angeles home for approximately $3.2 million. The Oscar-nominated actor primarily lives on a farm in upstate New York.
Seyfried purchased the traditional-style residence from her Jennifer’s Body co-star Adam Brody in 2011 for $1.85 million. Before Brody owned the property, it belonged to Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst.
Inside Amanda Seyfried’s Hollywood Hills home
Completed in 1916, the two-story Hollywood Hills house sits behind gates and tall hedges. The home includes three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a formal living room with a fireplace, a white-and-blue kitchen, a sunroom, a balcony, and a spacious porch overlooking the backyard.
The landscaped grounds feature a swimming pool and spa, pergola-shaded loungers, a detached garage converted into a gym, and gardens.
The vintage, countryside-inspired style associated with the The Testament of Ann Lee star is evident throughout the property. A breakfast nook is covered in floral wallpaper reminiscent of a Laura Ashley print, while dark hardwood floors and antique-style light fixtures add to the home’s historic character.
“I grew up in a stone house,” Seyfried told AD during a tour of her Manhattan pied-à-terre. “I just love history, and I love the smell of old wood. History has a smell to it. You know what I mean?”
