Amy Poehler and Joel Lovell's complete relationship timeline explored as the actress makes appearance with boyfriend at LA dinner date

Amy Poehler and Joel Lovell (Image via Getty)
Amy Poehler and Joel Lovell (Image via Getty)

Amy Poehler’s relationship with Joel Lovell has slowly become more public over the past year. Parks and Recreation star, who was previously married to actor Will Arnett, has kept her personal life confidential in recent years. Her relationship with Lovell has, however, attracted attention since the two have been reported to make more joint appearances.

The relationship between the couple began in mid-2024 and became public later that year. The two have since been spotted together at numerous high-profile events, including a recent dinner date in Los Angeles.

According to ELLE magazine, the new relationship is an essential milestone in the personal life of Poehler, who was divorced from Arnett in 2016. However, despite her popularity, Poehler and Lovell have been keeping their relationship largely low-key as they attend major events together and even promote each other.


How did Amy Poehler and Joel Lovell’s relationship begin?

2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Inside - Source: Getty
2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Inside - Source: Getty

Amy Poehler and Joel Lovell’s relationship started quietly. The sources close to the couple claimed that they enjoyed their time together and were equally interested in writing and podcasting.

Lovell is a former New York Times editor and an employee of Pineapple Street Studios, a podcast production firm. Amy Poehler, who is also active in the podcast industry, may have initially come into contact with Lovell through professional connections. Elle said that they are both affiliated with Audacy, the parent company of Pineapple Street Studios, which could have connected them.

Their relationship became public in October 2024 when People was the first to report on it. The outlet said they had been together for several months and that things were going well. During that time, both kept their relationship secret and focused on their careers, gradually becoming more open about being seen together.

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Red carpet debut and public appearances

97th Annual Oscars - Roaming Red Carpet - Source: Getty
97th Annual Oscars - Roaming Red Carpet - Source: Getty

Amy Poehler and Lovell made their first official public appearance as a couple at the 2025 Academy Awards. According to People, the 53-year-old actress attended her first red-carpet event with Lovell at the 2025 Oscars on March 2, held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, where they arrived hand in hand. It was their first time on a red carpet, making their relationship official. They also attended the Vanity Fair after-party.

This was followed by the couple attending a number of events. It was observed that they have been spotted at Los Angeles gatherings and intimate industry parties.

In an interview with AOL, Poehler said that she likes going out with Lovell and appreciates his support. The couple still attends specific events, but they want to keep their personal life out of the limelight.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava