Amy Poehler and Her Boyfriend Look So in Love on the Red Carpet
Amy Poehler and her boyfriend, Joel Lovell, look very much in love on the red carpet.
Poehler, 54, rose to stardom on Saturday Night Live before striking out on her own with the hit NBC comedy Parks and Recreation. Now a podcasting dynamo with her hit show Good Hang with Amy Poehler, the comedy queen hit the red carpet at the 86th Annual Peabody Awards with her boyfriend, Joel Lovell. Holding hands as they posed for photos, the couple looked extremely happy together.
Who is Amy Poehler's Boyfriend, Joel Lovell?
A former New York Times editor, Lovell switched to the podcasting world and currently works as an executive editor at Pineapple Street Studios, PEOPLE shared. He's worked on podcasts like Missing Richard Simmons, Winds of Change, and 9/12.
When Did Amy Poehler and Joel Lovell Start Dating?
Back in October 2024, People reported the couple had started dating that summer. A source told the publication the duo was "enjoying spending time together."
Poehler was previously married toArrested Developmentstar Will Arnett, but the duo split in 2016. They have two children together: Abel and Archie. Lovell was also previously married and has three children of his own.
What Has Poehler Said Publicly About Her Boyfriend?
While Poehler typically stays mum on family matters, she did reveal a bit during an interview at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party about Lovell, who joined her for the festivities.
"I had the trifecta tonight, which never happens," she shared. "I'm just gonna say, I liked how I looked, which never happens-you know what, I want to be one of the greatest! I want to be the Michael Jordan of this party. I liked how I looked, I had fun with my date, and my feet don't hurt."
Despite having the time of her life, Poehler made it clear she'd rather be cozy at home.
"I cannot wait to leave. I cannot wait to get in there so I can do a lap and leave," she laughed.
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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 1:38 PM.