Why Margaret Qualley really initiated Jack Antonoff separation: report

Margaret Qualley reportedly initiated her separation from Jack Antonoff after “having issues for the last few years.”

“Both of their busy schedules and distance were factors, along with many other things like lack of trust in the marriage,” a source told Us Weekly Thursday.

“They were still trying to work on the marriage a few months ago, but it ultimately wasn’t working,” the source continued. “At some point, the rose-colored glasses came off for Margaret, and she felt she needed to take a step back.”

Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
Margaret Qualley reportedly initiated the separation from Jack Antonoff (pictured at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party) after “having issues for the last few years.” WireImage for Vanity Fair
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff posing together at the MTV Video Music Awards.
A source told Us Weekly Thursday that the couple (seen above in 2024) had “a lack of trust in the marriage.” Image Press Agency/NurPhoto / Shutterstock

The insider added that “trust issues between both of them” made their relationship “hard.”

According to the source, the music producer “had expressed to friends” that “it was difficult being married and that there were struggles” in the relationship.

However, the estranged pair “don’t have divorce plans yet,” per the source.

Page Six has reached out to reps for Qualley and Antonoff for comment.

Margaret Qualley taking a selfie.
“At some point, the rose-colored glasses came off for Margaret, and she felt she needed to take a step back,” the insider claimed. Instagram/ arahmargaretqualley23
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff pose for a photo at the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards.
Despite their split, the source claimed that Qualley and Antonoff (pictured at the 2025 Critics’ Choice Awards) “don’t have divorce plans yet.” Getty Images for Critics Choice Association

On Wednesday, Page Six confirmed that Qualley, 31, and Antonoff, 42, called it quits after nearly three years of marriage.

An insider exclusively told us that “communication was definitely a challenge” between the pair throughout their marriage.

“Jack could be very particular about how he liked things,” our source explained. “He’d often prefer for things to be done the way he thought was best, and Margaret didn’t always feel like her perspective was being heard or given the same weight.”

The songwriter and the actress — who tied the knot in August 2023 — first sparked split rumors when Antonoff attended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding without her on July 3.

Sarah Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff pose for a photo.
On Wednesday, Page Six confirmed the two (seen above in December 2023) called it quits after nearly three years of marriage. Todd Williamson/January Images / Shutterstock
Newlyweds Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff smile and hold hands at their wedding reception.
An insider told us that “communication was definitely a challenge” between the pair (pictured at their August 2023 wedding). T.JACKSON / BACKGRID

Antonoff was spotted attending the couple’s rehearsal dinner on July 2 with his sister, Rachel. She also accompanied him to the star-studded nuptials the following day.

At the time, Page Six obtained photos of him entering the wedding festivities with his hands in his pockets, so it was unclear whether he was wearing his wedding band. 

However, Antonoff was seen on Wednesday, at the same time news of their split broke, still wearing his ring.

Two people laughing and talking, the one on the right smiling widely.
Fans had noticed that the “Substance” star deleted photos of Antonoff from her Instagram. Margaret Qualley/ instagram
Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff attending the 68th GRAMMY Awards.
Notably, their last public appearance together was at the Grammys in February, as seen above. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Eagle-eyed fans also noticed that the “Substance” star had deleted their wedding photos from her Instagram account and that Antonoff had removed the song “Margaret” from their “Bleachers Forever” tour setlist.

The song, notably, was inspired by Qualley and was reportedly last played at their June 13 show.

Antonoff and Qualley made their last public appearance together at the Grammys in February.