Margaret Qualley is an American actress best known for her performances in HBO's The Leftovers, Netflix's limited series Maid, Yorgos Lanthimos's Poor Things, and Coralie Fargeat's The Substance. The daughter of actress Andie MacDowell, she trained as a ballet dancer before switching to acting and has become one of the most distinctive performers of her generation.
According to the divorce-filing reporting, Qualley and her husband, musician and producer Jack Antonoff, separated in July 2026, with a divorce filing dated October 30, 2026. The reported split has drawn fresh attention to an actress whose career has moved from strength to strength in recent years.
Early Life
Sarah Margaret Qualley was born on October 23, 1994, in Kalispell, Montana, USA. As of November 2026, she is 32 years old. She is the daughter of actress Andie MacDowell and former model Paul Qualley, and she has two siblings: actress and singer Rainey Qualley and her brother Justin Qualley.
In her youth, Qualley trained as a ballet dancer and studied at the American Ballet Theatre. She gave up dance at 16, briefly worked as a model, and then turned her attention to acting.
Career Highlights
Qualley made her acting debut in Gia Coppola's Palo Alto (2013). Her breakthrough came the following year as Jill Garvey in HBO's mystery drama The Leftovers (2014–2017).
She earned her first Primetime Emmy nomination for playing Ann Reinking in the FX miniseries Fosse/Verdon (2019), and a second Emmy nomination — along with a Golden Globe nomination — for her leading role in Netflix's Maid (2021). A second Golden Globe nomination followed for her performance in The Substance (2024).
Her film credits include The Nice Guys (2016), Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019), in which she played Pussycat, Yorgos Lanthimos's Poor Things (2023) and Kinds of Kindness (2024), and The Substance (2024). She also co-starred in Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars (2026, per Wikipedia).
She belongs to a generation of young Hollywood talent that includes the subjects of our Florence Pugh biography and Sydney Sweeney biography. For another breakout star of the same era, see our Ayo Edebiri biography.
Margaret Qualley in 2026
Qualley appeared in Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars, released in 2026. She married musician and producer Jack Antonoff in August 2023. According to the divorce-filing reporting, the couple separated in July 2026, and Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff file for divorce with a filing dated October 30, 2026. The same reporting states that the couple has no children, and no further relationship details have been verified.
Antonoff is one of pop music's most sought-after producers, known for his long-running collaboration with Lana Del Rey — see the Lana Del Rey biography.
Quick Facts
Full name: Sarah Margaret Qualley
Born: October 23, 1994
Age: 32 (as of November 2026)
Birthplace: Kalispell, Montana, USA
Parents: Andie MacDowell and Paul Qualley
Debut: Palo Alto (2013)
Breakthrough: Jill Garvey in HBO's The Leftovers (2014–2017)
Awards: Two Primetime Emmy nominations; two Golden Globe nominations
Spouse: Jack Antonoff (married 2023; divorce filed October 2026, per reporting)
Watch the Official Video
This is the official trailer for Poor Things (2023), released by Searchlight Pictures:
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Margaret Qualley?
She was born on October 23, 1994, which makes her 32 years old as of November 2026.
Who are her parents?
Her mother is actress Andie MacDowell and her father is former model Paul Qualley.
What is she known for?
She is known for The Leftovers, Maid, Poor Things and The Substance, earning Emmy nominations for Fosse/Verdon and Maid and Golden Globe nominations for Maid and The Substance.
Is Margaret Qualley married?
She married musician and producer Jack Antonoff in August 2023. According to the divorce-filing reporting, the couple separated in July 2026 and a divorce was filed on October 30, 2026.
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