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Will Arnett is best known for his comedic roles in shows likeArrested DevelopmentandBoJack Horseman. A long-time resident of showbiz, having had a decades-long career, he has become one of the most recognizable and loved actors in television and film. While his distinct voice and effortless sense of humor have always fascinated fans, his relationship and family life behind the curtain of fame are just as fascinating to the public.
Having wed twice, theTeenage Mutant Ninjastar is a father of three children, a task he loves despite the unrelenting pressures of Hollywood fame and acting career. TheArrested Developmentstar’s both marriages have resulted in divorce, yet he has never lost faith in ‘love’. And after his second marriage resulted in divorce he found a new chapter of love with Alessandra Brawn.
Now in a happy relationship for years, the actor has been enjoying life and fatherhood as he continues to move ahead in his Hollywood career. In this article, we will do a deep dive into the actor’s past relationships, his two marriages, and his current status. So here is everything you need to know about Will Arnett’s journey through love, loss, and fatherhood.
A Look into Will Arnett’s Past Relationships
Will Arnetthas been in quite a few relationships, however, his romantic past has not been as well documented as one would expect. While his marriage with Amy Poehler has received considerable clout, with the internet being full of details of their love life, his other relationships have failed to garner the same attention.
His earliest relationship known to public has been with actress Penelope Ann Miller in1994, who was also his first wife. However, their marriage hardly lasted long and ended in divorce. The actor was next linked with fellow actress Missy Yager soon after his marriage with Miller ended in1995, but the details of their romance remains unknown.
The Canadian actor’s next known romantic relationship was with Poehler, with whom he was married for nine long years before they split in2012. Soon after their separation, theMurdervillestar was reported to be dating celebrity chef Katie Lee in2013(seeUS Weekly). However, as is the life of a celebrity, their romance was dead by December of that year and Will Arnett moved on with Hollywood producer Erin David (viaUS Weekly).
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But their on-again and off-again relationship did not last long either, for theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesstar was next spotted with then-28-year-old actress Arielle Vandenberg (seeAZCentral). Just when things seemed to have stabilized in the actor’s life,E! Newsconfirmed the duo broke up within 6 months of dating in June2015.
Before his current relationship with girlfriend, Alessandra Brawn, Arnett was reported to be in a brief relationship with interior designer Elizabeth Law in2016(viaUS Weekly).
Will Arnett’s Marriage with First Wife Barely Lasted a Month
The details of Will Arnett’s love life have been scarce, but the scarcest of them all has beenthe details of his first marriagewith actressPenelope Ann Miller. Neither Arnett nor Miller have ever spoken up about their whirlwind romance, keeping mum about it all even now.
What we do know about them is that the couple dated for over a year, and got married in December 1994. One would think that after dating for a year they would have gotten along well, however, their marriage lasted less than the expiry date of a packet of chips, just 23 days. By January 1995, their marriage had ended.
Even though they were together for over a year, one cannot help but wonder what happened in those 23 days that led them to part way in such a way to never speak of it again. Since their divorce, both have moved on in their lives and career. Miller has been in a long, loving marriage with James Huggins since 2000 (viaNickiSwift) and was last seen in the film,Reagan.
Will Arnett’s Second Marriage with Amy Poehler
As typical love stories go, Will Arnett andAmy Poehlerfirst met in the 90s, when Arnett found the actress really cute. However, it was in the 2000s that their love bloomed. From starring in their first movie together,Blades of Glory, to guest starring in each other’s TV shows, the duo got finally tied the knot in 2003.
On 25th October, 2008, the couple welcomed their first child together, Archibald William Emerson. Soon in 2008, they welcomed their second son, James Arnett on August 6. But, their happiness was short-lived since the fan-favorite couple ended up splitting in 2012. In 2014, theTwisted Metalstar filed for divorce, which got finalized in 2016 (seePeople).
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In 2014, Amy Poehler opened up about the divorce in her memoir,Yes Please, stating the following,
I am proud of how my ex-husband, Will, and I have been taking care of our children. I am beyond grateful he is their father; and I don’t think a 10-year marriage constitutes failure…
While she did explain how painful the whole experience of getting a divorce is, she bore no ill will towards her ex-husband. Arnett, too, opened up about the situation in a 2022 interview withThe Guardian, revealing howbrutal everything was in his life around that time.
People talk about you like they know you and they talk about your relationship as if they know what’s going on. So imagine how weird that is. It’s brutal with any relationship, and we have kids…
Despite the end of their relationship, Poehler and Arnett continue to remain good friends, happily co-parenting their kids while both have long moved on with their lives.
Will Arnett’s Current Relationship: Who is the Lucky Lady?
After years of struggling with love and romance, Will Arnett is in a relationship with his girlfriend Alessandra Brawn since 2019. The extremely private couple went public for the first time in 2019 and since then they continue to make appearances together.
In 2020, the duo welcomed their first child, Alexander Denison, apart from co-parenting Arnett’s two sons with ex Poehler and Brawn’s son from her previous relationship. The Hollywood actor’s current and long-time partner, Brawn is a businesswoman, with a successful career in fashion.
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She previously worked as the CEO of the vintage clothing brand Chapel. She is an alum of Emerson and Columbia College as well as has an experience in marketing and public relations (seePeople). While the couple continue to keep the details of their love life under wraps, Arnett recently opened up about fatherhood in an appearance on theOur Way with Paul Anka and Skip Bronsonpodcast.
I’m crazy about my kids. I always joked that before I had kids, I didn’t notice them… And then you have kids of your own and you go, ‘Wow!’ It really brought everything into focus for me in life and it really put everything into perspective… I got four boys and it’s a zoo. But you’ve gotta kind of give into it, you know? It’s a fun time.
While Arnett loves being a dad, there is no denying that his journey through love and fatherhood has been complex yet fulfilling one. Despite the many ups and downs in his love life, the Hollywood star has remained a dedicated father and partner. As he continues to excel in his profession as well, his love life serves as a reminder that love exists even in the face of challenges.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
