Who is Amy Poehler Dating? All about Joel Lovell

Actress Amy Poehler and editor Joel Lovell made their red carpet debut together at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March. This was the first public appearance of the couple after almost a year of quietly dating.

In October 2024, People magazine reported that Amy and Joel had started seeing each other during the summer of that year. A source told the outlet that the two were “enjoying spending time together.” Since then, they have kept their relationship low-key until finally stepping out together in Hollywood.

Amy Poehler’s Past Relationships

Amy Poehler, the beloved Parks & Recreation star, has had a few famous romances in the past. She was previously linked to John Stamos, Nick Kroll, and attorney Benjamin Graf. However, her most well-known relationship was with actor Will Arnett, whom she married in 2003. They were married for 13 years before divorcing in 2016. The former couple shares two sons: Archie, now 16, and Abel, 14.

Who is Joel Lovell?

Joel Lovell is a well-known writer and editor who grew up in upstate New York. He attended Cornell University before completing his MFA in writing at the University of Michigan.

His career took off when he joined Harper’s magazine. Later, he worked with The New York Times Magazine and GQ. His 2015 profile of comedian Stephen Colbert gained wide attention and connected him to the comedy world.

Lovell then became the deputy editor of The New York Times Magazine before moving into podcasting. Today, he works as the executive editor at Pineapple Street Studios, which produces several popular podcasts. He has been credited with editing hit shows like Missing Richard Simmons, Winds of Change, and 9/12. He also worked on the first two seasons of the true-crime podcast Serial.

Lovell also spent time at This American Life, which made him one of the most respected editors in the podcasting industry.

Like Amy, Joel has children from a previous relationship: Addie (23), Tess (21), and Julia (17).

Amy Poehler on Going Red Carpet Official

After the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in March 2025, Poehler spoke about her evening in an interview. She described it as a “trifecta night.” She said she liked how she looked, had fun with her date, and—most importantly—her feet did not hurt. Laughing, she added that she could not wait to take a lap and leave the party.

Her lighthearted comments showed how much fun she had with Joel Lovell while also keeping her trademark humor.