Amanda Seyfried’s journey from small-town Pennsylvania to Hollywood stardom is almost the stuff of movies. With her distinctive, soulful eyes and natural charisma, Seyfried captured audience attention as a teenager – and never really let go. She started modeling when she was just 11, but it was acting that truly called her, landing her breakout role in “Mean Girls,” dazzling with her singing in “Mamma Mia!,” and earning an Oscar nomination for “Mank.” Through it all, Seyfried has built a steady, quietly impressive body of work over more than twenty years.
What makes Seyfried stand out, though, is how refreshingly unaffected she seems by fame. While some actors lean into the LA party scene, Seyfried prefers something altogether quieter: life on her farm in the Catskills, surrounded by animals and family, well away from the Hollywood churn. That down-to-earth sensibility shines through whether she’s playing shy ingénues or complex, driven women onscreen.
She’s also been open in recent years about her mental health struggles, discussing her experiences with OCD and anxiety in a way that’s resonated with fans. “I wouldn’t have said a word about it ten years ago,” she told Allure in 2016. “But I think people appreciate authenticity.” That willingness to speak honestly about her life – without oversharing – has made her feel approachable, despite her stardom.
Finding Love in Hollywood
Love in Hollywood isn’t exactly known for being straightforward, but Seyfried’s path to finding her person feels almost old-fashioned in its sincerity. She and actor Thomas Sadoski met in 2015 while working on a play together, and something just clicked. Their relationship bloomed quietly, away from the tabloid spotlight; after falling for each other on the set of their film “The Last Word,” they slipped away for a small, private wedding in March 2017. There were no red carpet photo ops or magazine exclusives – just them, making it official on their own terms.
Today, Seyfried and Sadoski share two children, daughter Nina (born in 2017) and a son born in 2020, whose name they’ve chosen to keep private. Family life is a clear priority for both. They split their time between the farm and work commitments, aiming to keep their kids’ lives as normal as possible. Sadoski once summed it up simply on The Late Late Show with James Corden: “She’s the person who I love, admire, respect most in the world.”
Seyfried’s romantic history leading up to Sadoski, like so many in the industry, had its ups and downs, but even her breakups have been (relatively) drama-free. She first met Dominic Cooper on the set of “Mamma Mia!” in 2008. Their relationship lasted a couple years, ending amicably despite distance and complicated circumstances. The two even reunited professionally for the sequel, managing to stay friendly.
She spent time with actors Justin Long (2013-2015) and Desmond Harrington (briefly in 2012), and dated Ryan Phillippe for several months after his split from Reese Witherspoon. Hollywood rumors occasionally paired her with the likes of Alexander Skarsgård or Josh Hartnett, but Seyfried has always tried to keep her personal life, well, personal. “I was terrified of being judged,” she admitted to Vogue, reflecting on her younger years. Over time, she’s found her stride – comfortable with privacy, but also unafraid to speak honestly when it feels right.
Past Relationships
Thomas Sadoski
Justin Long
Desmond Harrington
Josh Hartnett
James Franco
Andrew Joblon
Ryan Phillippe
Alexander Skarsgård
Dominic Cooper
Jesse Marchant
Emile Hirsch
Micah Alberti
Perhaps it’s that deliberate, grounded approach that helps Seyfried and Sadoski stand out as a Hollywood success story. While the spotlight’s glare can often be unforgiving, Seyfried seems to have carved out something rare: a fulfilling family life, a career that keeps evolving, and a clear sense of what matters most. “I got married to the right person,” she told Porter in 2018, with characteristic directness. It’s the kind of simple, hard-earned happiness that feels both enviable and entirely deserved.