Margaret Qualley Not Pregnant, Shares Family Plans with Husband Jack Antonoff
August 24, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CA – Speculation about Margaret Qualley’s pregnancy has been rife following her standout role in the Oscar-nominated film The Substance (2024) and her high-profile marriage to Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff. However, recent reports confirm that the 30-year-old actress is not pregnant, dispelling rumors sparked by tabloid claims and social media buzz. In interviews, Qualley has openly discussed her desire to start a family with Antonoff, though she emphasized taking her time, balancing her career ambitions with future family plans.
Addressing Pregnancy Rumors
Rumors about Qualley’s pregnancy surfaced in July 2025 when American tabloids reported she was spotted with a supposed “baby bump” during a romantic dinner in New York. The speculation was fueled by claims that she toasted with water instead of wine, a behavior some interpreted as pregnancy-related. However, an update from Mediamass on July 26, 2025, clarified, “This story seems to be false,” noting that Qualley’s representatives declined to comment on her personal life, neither confirming nor denying the rumors.
Multiple sources, including The Hollywood Gossip and Wall Street Publication (both published August 24, 2025), corroborate that there is no evidence to suggest Qualley is expecting. “In short, Margaret is not pregnant,” The Hollywood Gossip stated, highlighting that she and Antonoff, married since August 2023, are currently enjoying their time as a couple without children.
Family Plans with Jack Antonoff
Qualley has been vocal about her aspirations to start a family with Antonoff, whom she married in a star-studded New Jersey ceremony attended by celebrities like Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. In a September 2023 Harper’s Bazaar interview, conducted before their wedding, Qualley shared her excitement about building a life with the Grammy-winning producer. “Qualley has always wanted to get married and have kids,” the profile noted. She recounted visiting a friend with a newborn early in their relationship, snapping photos in a Chanel wedding dress while holding the baby, and texting Antonoff, “What do you think?”
In a more recent interview with The Sunday Times (September 15, 2024), Qualley elaborated on her vision, saying, “I’d be thrilled with two. I want one and then I want the other one to have a friend.” She cited her close bond with her siblings, Rainey (35) and Justin (38), as inspiration, stating, “My brother and sister are my best friends, so I can’t imagine not having that.” However, she clarified that she’s not ready yet, prioritizing her acting career: “One day I want kids, and I’m not there yet, and I want to keep doing movies.”
Context and Career Focus
Qualley’s comments reflect a deliberate approach to balancing her personal and professional life. Her role in The Substance, alongside Demi Moore, has solidified her status as a leading actress, with the film earning critical acclaim and a Best Screenplay award at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. Other recent projects, like Kinds of Kindness (2024) and Honey Don’t! (2025), keep her in high demand. Her packed schedule, coupled with Antonoff’s commitments as a producer for artists like Taylor Swift, suggests the couple is savoring their current phase.
The pregnancy rumors, while unfounded, echo similar speculation about other celebrities, as seen in posts on X about various public figures. One post from July 2025 stated, “For you fucking cunts dunking on her, she’s PREGNANT and still tied for fifth,” referring to another individual, illustrating how pregnancy rumors often swirl without evidence. Such posts are not conclusive and reflect sentiment rather than fact.
Past Relationships and Public Life
Before Antonoff, Qualley dated actors Nat Wolff (2013–2017), Pete Davidson (2019), and Shia LaBeouf (2020–2021). Her relationship with LaBeouf ended amid allegations of assault by FKA Twigs, which Qualley publicly supported, telling Harper’s Bazaar in 2021, “It was important to me for her to know that I believe her.” Her openness about personal experiences, including her support for social causes, adds depth to her public persona.
Qualley, daughter of actress Andie MacDowell, has also made headlines for playful endeavors, like attempting to set her mother up with Groundhog Day co-star Bill Murray, as reported by E! Online and Us Weekly. These anecdotes highlight her close family ties, which inform her desire for children in the future.
Looking Ahead
While Qualley is not pregnant as of August 2025, her candid discussions about wanting two children with Antonoff signal a clear vision for her future. Her focus on career milestones, such as upcoming projects and awards season buzz for The Substance, suggests she’s pacing her personal goals thoughtfully. Fans on X have expressed admiration, with one post stating, “Margaret Qualley wanting kids but taking her time is so relatable. She’s killing it in The Substance too!”
As Qualley and Antonoff navigate their marriage and careers, the absence of pregnancy does not diminish their commitment to a shared future. Their story, like New Orleans’ resilience post-Katrina, reflects a blend of patience and ambition, with Qualley poised to shape both Hollywood and her family life on her own terms.
Sources: The Hollywood Gossip, Wall Street Publication, Mediamass, The Sunday Times, Harper’s Bazaar, E! Online, Us Weekly