Who Is John Mulaney's Soon To Be Ex-Wife, Anna Marie Tendler?
John Mulaney is famous for entertaining fans and making audiences laugh. However, the news that came out regarding the stand-up comedian's marriage in May was no laughing matter. Mulaney and his wife, Anna Marie Tendler, are divorcing after six years of marriage.
Sources told Page Six that Mulaney, "who checked himself into rehab for 60 days late last year after struggling with alcohol and drug abuse, asked for a divorce from Tendler three months" before news broke about their split. A spokesperson for the star noted that Mulaney "will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work."
On the other hand, Tendler was willing to comment, saying via her own spokesperson, "I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage." She added, "I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery." While it clearly sounds like Tendler is someone who cares deeply for Mulaney, what else is there to know about the star's soon-to-be ex-wife?
John Mulaney and Anna Marie Tendler lived together and worked together
John Mulaney and Anna Marie Tendler may be on their way to getting a divorce, however, while they were married, the pair also worked together. Tendler — whose name is actually Annamarie Tendler, per IMDb, but has changed it slightly, seemingly for her professional life — is "an artist who works across many mediums," according to Page Six. The outlet also notes that she's working toward her master's at NYU's Costume Studies program.
If you take a look at her credits in the industry, you'll see that Tendler — who made headlines in 2017 when she came out with an accusation involving Ben Affleck — not only worked as a makeup artist on the "Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious" TV special in 2012, but she also nabbed a gig with "John Mulaney: New in Town" that same year. She also worked with her now-ex on 2015's "John Mulaney: The Comeback Kid" as both a makeup artist and hairstylist, while she turned up for 2018's "John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City" as a groomer.
Mulaney happened to mention Tendler during the latter Netflix special, saying, "My wife is a b***h and I like her so much. She is a dynamite, 5-foot, Jewish b***h and she's the best." He added, "When my wife walks down the street, she does not give a s**t what anyone thinks of her in any situation. She's my hero."
Hopefully, Mulaney's fondness for Tendler will mean that they'll be able to be amicable exes.
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