Will Arnett, 55, splits from '90s bikini model Carolyn Murphy, 52, after 8 months of dating

2 days ago 4

By HEIDI PARKER, US DEPUTY SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR

Published: 21:57 BST, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 21:59 BST, 29 April 2026

Will Arnett and Carolyn Murphy have split after dating for over eight months.

The two just felt like the relationship was not working out, TMZ reported on Wednesday, as they insisted there was no bad blood.

The site added that they broke up around two months ago.

The 55-year-old actor and the 52-year-old supermodel were first seen together in September of last year then hit a red carpet together in November.

When the blonde was not on his arm during this year's Academy Awards, fans speculated that they may have ended their romance. 

Will Arnett and Carolyn Murphy have reportedly split after dating for over eight months. Seen in November in LA

The two just felt like the relationship was not working out, TMZ reported on Wednesday, as they insisted there was no bad blood. Seen in September

The Arrested Development star and Murphy first looked like a couple during a visit to Sean Hayes' West End show Good Night Oscar in August. 

In a photo posted by Hayes, Arnett wrapped an arm around Murphy's shoulders as she rested a hand upon his chest during a group photo. 

'Another recent surprise visit from one of the greats. Love you, Willie,' Hayes captioned the post.

Murphy's presence raised a few eyebrows, with one sensing they may be more than just friends: 'Are Carolyn and Will an item?! If so….' a fan commented with two fire emojis. 

'And with the beautiful Carolyn Murphy!' another wrote of Murphy.

The model, who is also an environmental advocate, was previously married to Jake Schroeder from 1999 to 2002 and has daughter Dylan Blue, born 2000, with him. 

In 2024 he split from Alessandra Brawn with whom he shares six-year-old son Denny.

Arnett used to be married to fellow sitcom star Amy Poehler, with whom he formed a beloved comedy power couple when they tied the knot in 2003.

They separated in 2012 and finalized their divorce in 2016, but retained an amicable equation as they bring up their sons Archie, 16, and Abel, 15.

The site added that they broke up around two months ago. Seen at the Governor's Awards in November

Murphy is a supermodel and advocate for the environment; seen in an ad for Estee Lauder

She was also on the Swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated magazine

The Lego Movie star was with Alessandra Brawn, left. He was married to actress Amy Poehler, right

Poehler and Arnett have refrained from publicly airing out the details of their breakup, though they have been candid about its emotional difficulties. 

Arnett described the split as 'brutal, brutal, brutal,' sharing: 'I was driving to the set one day and I pulled over to the side of the road and cried for an hour,' to The Guardian. 

In her memoir Yes, Please, published in 2014, Poehler wrote: 'I don't want to talk about my divorce because it is too sad and too personal.'

The Parks And Recreation star noted that she prefers to maintain a degree of privacy, explaining that 'I also don't like people knowing my s**t.'

A few weeks after their divorce was finalized, Will, then 48, was linked to interior designer Elizabeth Law, then 30, whom he was involved with until at least March 2019 when they were glimpsed passionately kissing out in Los Angeles.

Read Entire Article