Elisabeth Moss, the 41-year-old actress known for Mad Men and The Handmaid’s Tale, revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that she is expecting, confirming reports when she announced her pregnancy. On the show she traded barbs with Jimmy Kimmel, who teased whether the baby bump was the result of pregnancy or intense method acting; Moss quipped, “A little bit of both,” and said the pregnancy has been going well.
She has also acknowledged that she is dating in 2024, though she generally keeps her personal life private, so the identity of the baby’s father remains a matter of speculation. Moss has spoken about wanting to start a family and credits her mother as an inspiration, even joking that she might hand child-rearing duties over to her mom, a remark that underscores her lighthearted approach to becoming a parent.
As she enters this new phase, curiosity about the father and her past relationships continues — below we’ll outline the timeline of her romances.
Marriage to Fred Armisen (2009–2011)
Moss and Fred Armisen first met in 2008 and their relationship moved quickly: they became engaged in January 2009 and were married on October 25, 2009, in Long Island City, New York. The union, however, lasted only a short time—around eight months—after which they separated. Moss filed for divorce in September 2010, and the divorce was finalized on May 13, 2011.
Talking about the brief marriage with Vulture magazine,
Looking back, I feel like I was really young, and at the time I didn’t think that I was that young. It was extremely traumatic and awful and horrible.
Armisen—best known for his work on Saturday Night Live and Portlandia—has acknowledged his role in the marriage ending. In an interview with Howard Stern he reflected on his behavior and said,
“I think I was a terrible husband. I think I’m a terrible boyfriend.” He revealed his pattern of rushing into things and eventually getting cold feet, admitting, “I feel bad for everyone I’ve gone out with.”
Moss has also spoken about how painful the experience was, telling Page Six,
“It’s so hard to talk about. One of the greatest things I heard someone say about him is, ‘
Relationship with Adam Arkapaw
After the tumultuous period with Fred, Elisabeth moved on and began a relationship with Australian cinematographer Adam Arkapaw. They first crossed paths in 2012 while working on the New Zealand production of the mini-series Top of the Lake, and Moss was reportedly drawn not only to the country’s landscapes but to Arkapaw’s talent and charisma as well.
Their relationship was publicly confirmed by DailyMail. Moss and Arkapaw were a couple for about three years, appearing to share a close bond both on set and off.
Their romance ended in 2015, and the specific reasons for the split haven’t been made public. In the years since, Moss has occasionally been photographed with so-called ‘mystery men,’ yet she has generally kept her personal life private.
Elisabeth Moss and the Tom Cruise Rumors
Elisabeth Moss found herself at the center of speculation that she and Tom Cruise were romantically linked. Those whispers began circulating more than a year before 2020, with some sources suggesting the two were more than just acquaintances and even hinting at marriage plans.
The chatter grew loud enough that Moss addressed it publicly on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. During the show a fan phoned in asking whether she was planning to marry Cruise; Moss appeared surprised by the question and dismissed the notion, saying the story never had any real basis and was essentially dead on arrival.
She described feeling bewildered as friends sent her incredulous messages, most of them amused because they knew the rumors were fabricated. The story escalated beyond private messages when a gossip magazine ran a cover about it in February 2019. Moss even laughed at a purported photo of the pair, noting she’d never actually worn the haircut shown in the image.
Observers likely connected the two because of their ties to Scientology—an association widely recognized for Cruise and less prominently discussed in Moss’s case. Still, she made clear that the idea of a romantic relationship was pure rumor, clarifying who was not part of her romantic life.
