As Noah Baumbach Marries Greta Gerwig, Explore Relationship Timeline and Jennifer Jason Leigh’s Divorce Date
When did Noah Baumbach divorce his last wife, Jennifer Jason Leigh?
Renowned Barbie co-writers Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have officially tied the knot in New York, marking the culmination of their 12-year relationship.
The filmmakers initially crossed paths on the set of Noah’s film “Greenberg” in 2010, a meeting that ultimately led to Noah’s separation from his then-wife, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Greta and Noah officially began dating in 2011.
While their relationship spanned over a decade, the recent revelation of their official marriage has piqued interest in the timeline of their courtship, particularly considering that they started dating prior to Noah’s finalization of his divorce from Jennifer Jason Leigh in 2013.
Here’s a timeline of Noah Baumbach’s relationships with Jennifer Jason Leigh and Greta Gerwig:
Meeting and Marriage with Jennifer Jason Leigh (2001-2013)
- Noah and Jennifer met during the 2001 play “Proof,” where Leigh was a Broadway star.
- They dated for four years before getting married in 2005.
- Collaborated on multiple projects during their marriage, including the movie “Greenberg,” where they first encountered Greta Gerwig.
Separation and Divorce from Jennifer Jason Leigh (2010-2013)
- In 2010, a year after the birth of their child Rohmer, Jennifer Jason Leigh filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
- The divorce was finalized in 2013, with Leigh obtaining full custody of their child.
Relationship with Greta Gerwig (2011-present)
- Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig began dating in 2011 after collaborating on “Greenberg.”
- They kept their relationship private while working on films like “Frances Ha” (2012) and co-writing “Mistress America” (2015).
- The couple made their public debut in 2018 at the Golden Globes after about eight years of dating.
- Welcomed their first child in 2019, named Harold.
- In July 2023, after the success of “Barbie,” they announced the birth of their second child and, reportedly, got married five months later at City Hall in New York.
The couple’s journey, marked by creative collaborations and personal milestones, showcases a story of enduring love and partnership in both their personal and professional lives.
