When Margaret Qualley Got Candid About Feeling 'Lonely' In Past Relationships, 'Seeking Something..'

Margaret Qualley once spoke candidly about her previous relationships before tying the knot with musician, Jack Antonoff.

By Prajeta Roy Last Updated: Apr 7, 2026 | 00:39:44 IST

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Margaret Qualley is hogging the limelight for her newly released music video, House Tour. Her starring role in House Tour left everyone talking. For the unversed, Sabrina Carpenter’s single, House Tour, starring Margaret Qualley and more, was released on April 6, 2026. She rose to prominence with the TV series, The Leftovers. She received widespread acclaim with the film, The Substance. Over the years, Margaret earned several nominations, including one Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards.

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Apart from her professional front, Margaret has always garnered significant attention for her personal life. Currently, Margaret is happily married to Jack Antonoff. Earlier, in February 2026, Margaret revealed that she met the man of her dreams, Jack, when she was looking for someone whom she could call 'my person'. But do you know that once Margaret opened up about feeling lonely in her past relationships? Yes, you read it right. So, without further ado, let’s dive deep in to know what exactly Margaret Qualley said about her past relationships before tying the knot with musician, Jack Antonoff.

Margaret Qualley felt 'lonely' in her past relationships

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In the 2025 cover story for Cosmopolitan, Margaret Qualley got candid about feeling lonely in her past relationships. The Substance actress shared that she was seeking something at the time. Margaret mentioned that over the years, she tried to be someone’s perfect girl. She was quoted as saying:

"In every other relationship I’ve ever been in, I still felt really lonely because I wasn’t with my person, and it’s like I was seeking something. I spent so many years trying to be someone’s perfect girl, and that girl changed over and over again."

When Margaret Qualley credited her husband, Jack Antonoff, for making her feel 'safe' and 'comfortable'

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In the same conversation, the House Tour star credited her husband, Jack Antonoff, for making her feel 'safe' and 'comfortable'. Margaret highlighted that she could never be lonely around Jack, as he would see through it. The Substance fame mentioned that she couldn’t lie about anything to Jack. Margaret stated that Jack was the person whom she dreamed of having in her life. In her words:

"Jack makes me feel safe and comfortable. I can’t lie to Jack. I can’t be that for him — he’d see through it. So I just have to be myself. He’s been the person I’ve pictured my whole life. And I’m not even saying that metaphorically."

Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff's love story

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Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff first crossed paths at a party. According to a report by US Weekly, Margaret and Jack stepped out in August 2021. In May 2022, Margaret confirmed her engagement with Jack by sharing a wholesome picture featuring her exquisite diamond ring. Later, in August 2023, the couple exchanged vows in Long Beach Island, New Jersey. During the conversation with Cosmopolitan, Margaret opened up about her love story with Jack. She mentioned that falling in love with Jack was the biggest feeling she had ever had. The House Tour actress revealed that it was Jack who said 'I love you' to her. She was quoted as saying:

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"Falling in love with Jack was the biggest feeling I’ve ever felt. We met right as COVID was ending, at the first party I’d been to. We saw each other on a roof, and we just started talking and never stopped. We went on a series of walks throughout the city that summer. Jack said, 'I love you.' I’m very old-school about stuff like this. I would never put myself out there first. I never text twice. I mean, now we’re married and I can text him anything at any time. We’re always having a conversation; he’s like my human diary."

More about Margaret Qualley's past relationships

Over the years, Margaret Qualley has had a fair share of relationships. Margaret and her co-star, Nat Wolff, soon started dating after they came together for the film, Palo Alto. Reportedly, they broke up in 2017. In May 2007, US Weekly confirmed that Margaret was dating director, Cary Fukunaga. Although the pair never acknowledged their relationship. Later, in 2019, Margaret briefly dated actor, Pete Davidson.

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