Amy Poehler and Her Boyfriend Joel Lovell Hold Hands as They Make Red Carpet Debut at the 2025 Oscars

Mar. 15, 2025

Amy Poehler (left) and Joel Lovell at the 2025 Oscars.Photo:Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty

Michael Buckner/Penske Media via Getty

Amy Poehleris showing off her new beau!

Meanwhile, Lovell, a formerNew York Timeseditor, wore a classic black tux with a white buttoned shirt and a black bowtie.

The couple posed together on the red carpet and as they made their entrance. On the carpet, Lovell was photographed with his hand on Poehler’s waist as they leaned in close to one another. Other photos showed them walking down the hall of the venue while holding hands.

Amy Poehler (left) and Joel Lovell attend the 97th Annual Academy Awards.Monica Schipper/Getty

Monica Schipper/Getty

PEOPLE confirmed that theParks & Recreationalum and Lovell were dating in October 2024. A source said they first began dating in the summer.

Poehler and ex-husbandWill Arnettdivorced in 2016. They sharesonsArchie, 16, and Abel, 14.

After leaving his position as deputy editor ofThe New York Times Magazine, Lovell made the transition into podcasting and currently works as executive editor at Pineapple Street Studios.

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Poehler and Lovell areone of several couplesthat graced the carpet at the Academy Awards, includingSelena GomezandBenny Blanco,Kieran CulkinandJazz Charton, andJeff GoldblumandEmilie Livingston.

source: people.com