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Jack Antonoff Says He Will Keep Performing Songs About Margaret Qualley
Jack Antonoff is still performing love songs he wrote about Margaret Qualley after their separation.
The musician and actor began dating in 2021 and married in New Jersey in August 2023.
They separated over the summer, though neither has publicly explained why their relationship ended.
Antonoff is touring with his band Bleachers and performing songs including “Dirty Wedding Dress” and “You and Forever.”
He considered changing the setlist but decided to keep the songs in the show.
He says the songs let him and fans acknowledge both the sadness and the happy memories behind them.
Antonoff says he would rather stand by what he felt than rewrite the past.
Jack Antonoff says he will keep performing songs he wrote about Margaret Qualley after their separation.
The Bleachers frontman said he considered changing his setlist but decided to stand by the songs.
He said performing them helps him and audiences acknowledge both the sadness and the happier times they represent.
The couple married in August 2023 and separated in July, according to Just Jared.
The articles differ on how long they were together, describing the relationship as nearly three years or five years.
- Who
- Jack Antonoff, musician and Bleachers frontman, and Margaret Qualley, actor.
- What
- Antonoff says he will continue performing songs he wrote about Qualley, including “Dirty Wedding Dress” and “You and Forever.
- When
- He discussed the songs in an interview with The Guardian published October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Antonoff is performing the songs while touring with Bleachers. The interview was with The Guardian.
- Why
- He said he wants to be honest with his audience and not rewrite the past.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Antonoff and Qualley began dating, according to Just Jared; The Independent says they met at a rooftop party that year.
Antonoff and Qualley married in New Jersey.
The couple separated, according to Just Jared; The Independent describes the separation as occurring over the summer.
Antonoff addressed the breakup at a concert after a fan requested “Let’s Get Married.
The Guardian interview discussing Antonoff’s decision to keep performing songs about Qualley was published.
- Songs
- Dirty Wedding Dress” and “You and Forever
- Band
- Bleachers
- Marriage
- August 2023, in New Jersey
- Separation
- July, according to Just Jared; summer, according to The Independent
- Interview outlet
- The Guardian
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What people are saying
The deal I’ve made with my audience is that I’m going to tell you honestly how I feel and I’m going to risk at any moment having to stand behind it for f***ing ever.
Anyone could relate to the terrible sadness and pain, but there’s a great power to it also.
I don’t rewrite the past, I have no shame about the things I’ve said.
I would rather live through something publicly than even escape it privately.