Meet Marcello Hernandez's GF, Ana Cabral Amid 'SNL' Star's Dating Jokes In Netflix's Comedy Special

Marcello Hernandez's girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, is currently trending due to the 'SNL' star's dating humour on 'American Boy' and the show's promotional appearance.

By Peuli Bakshi Last Updated: Jan 17, 2026 | 14:04:29 IST

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Marcello Hernández is one of the most popular American comedians at present. He is a beloved figure in the world of humour, known fogilmr his comedic timing and witty comebacks. Videos of Marcello's entertaining Saturday Night Live (SNL) appearances often go viral on social media. Recently, he has reached a milestone with the release of his first Netflix comedy special, American Boy, on January 7, 2026. The special was filmed in his hometown of Miami and explores his life as the son of immigrants.

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Recently, Marcello appeared as a guest on the January 15, 2026, episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the new comedy special. As expected, he went viral for his candid, humorous reactions to music-playing lollipops and other funny comments. Amid the buzz around the SNL alum's new release and its promotional campaign, the spotlight has fallen on his girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, particularly due to Marcello Hernández-delivered dating humour in American Boy.

Who is Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral, Marcello Hernández's girlfriend?

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Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral is a New York City-based architect and designer. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in 2018 and later received a master's degree from Yale University's School of Architecture in May 2023. Anna is the co-founder of BATLLE + sig, a design firm she launched with her Yale classmate Signe Ferguson in 2020. She reportedly currently works as an architect at Taller Frida Escobedo, a studio with locations in Mexico City and New York. Her experience includes working as a furniture designer for Speciwomen and a set designer for the fashion brand, ZEPHERINA.

Marcello Hernández and Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral's dating rumours and first public appearance

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Marcello Hernández and Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral have reportedly been dating since at least January 2025. While the couple has not officially disclosed the exact date when their relationship began, they were first linked after being spotted having dinner together at Marea in New York City early that month. After four months of speculation, Marcello and Ana then made their first unofficial public appearances together in May 2025. They attended a Met Gala afterparty and later the New York City premiere of the film The Phoenician Scheme.

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Marcello made it official when he stepped out for the premiere of his new movie, Happy Gilmore 2, with his girlfriend. The event took place at Jazz at Lincoln Centre on July 21, 2025, in New York City. The incident particularly grabbed attention because the 27-year-old usually brought his mother to red carpet events, but this time it was Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral's turn to stand tall beside him, as his supportive lady love. In October of the same year, the duo attended Heidi Klum's 24th annual Halloween party dressed as Gomez and Morticia Addams, from The Addams Family.

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Are Marcello Hernández and Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral married?

Marcello Hernández and Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral sparked marriage rumours in January 2026. The buzz centred on a promotional video he posted on Instagram, which appeared to show him preparing for a wedding in a tuxedo and celebrating with groomsmen. The clips showed a formally decked-out Marcello with his mother and close friends around. He pretended to wipe his tears while looking lovingly at someone or something, similar to the scene often seen at weddings when grooms get emotional upon seeing their brides.

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The videos led fans to believe that Marcello had secretly tied the knot. However, at the end of the clip, the truth was revealed. Instead of his bride, what the comedian was emotionally looking at was actually a poster for his new Netflix comedy special, Marcello Hernández: American Boy. The comedian explicitly stated the content was a bit to promote the special ahead of its release.

Marcello Hernández's viral jokes on dating from American Boy

In his 2026 Netflix comedy special, Marcello Hernández jokes that men are culturally obligated to pay for dates because women go "into debt" preparing for them. He highlights the intensity of their beauty routines, saying, "If the eye could talk, it would say, 'please no more pencil'." Marcello also compares how different genders handle breakups. He notes that women receive endless support from friends, even for questionable choices, like dating a bank robber. Conversely, he jokes that when a man's girlfriend leaves him, his friends act as if his "flight just got delayed," offering no emotional support beyond a trip to Chili's.

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What are your thoughts on Marcello Hernández's bond with his girlfriend, Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral? Let us know.

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