Margaret Qualley ‘initiated’ her separation from Jack Antonoff after nearly three years of marriage, according to Us Weekly, a source told the publication that the couple had been having issues for the last few years. Factors such as their busy schedules and distance were mentioned as contributing to the separation — the insider also noted that a lack of trust in the marriage was a major issue.

Public and Private Struggles

Qualley, 31, and Antonoff, 42, were still trying to work on their marriage as recently as a few months ago, but ultimately it wasn’t working, the source said that the ‘rose-colored glasses came off for Margaret, and she felt she needed to take a step back.’

Antonoff reportedly expressed to friends that being married was difficult and that there were struggles in the relationship. However, a representative for Qualley has denied reports of infidelity or trust issues. The rep stated that the narratives in the press are ‘categorically untrue’ and emphasized that the couple has ‘deep love and care for one another.’

Speculation and Public Appearances

People first reported the split on Wednesday, July 8, after nearly three years of marriage. Nearly a week before, Antonoff attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in New York City on July 3 without his wife, which sparked speculation about their relationship. TMZ also reported that Qualley removed her and Antonoff’s wedding photos from her social media page. It is unclear when she deleted the images.

Despite the separation, Antonoff was seen still wearing his wedding ring. The last time the couple was publicly spotted together was at the 2026 Grammy Awards in February. The couple started dating in 2021, got engaged the following year, and married in 2023 in New Jersey.

Privacy and Statements

Qualley’s representative added that the only people in the marriage are the couple themselves, and that the sources talking to the press are not people who know them well. The rep urged the media to respect the couple’s privacy. Us Weekly reached out to Antonoff’s representative for comment.

The couple does not currently have plans for a divorce, according to the source. The statements from their representatives expose the sensitivity of the situation and the desire to keep private details out of the public eye.