Break-Up Rumors, Is Barbara Kingsolver Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Barbara Kingsolver, 71, and her partner had split up. Is the author of Demon Copperhead really single again?

UPDATE 11/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Kingsolver spotted alone

A fan spotted Barbara Kingsolver walking alone, probably coming back from picking up her mail at the end of her several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of August 9, 2026. Was she all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “She was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Barbara back on the market?

A rep for Barbara Kingsolver was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the author was splitting hit the internet Monday (August 10), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Barbara’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) August 10, 2026

“Hate to see Kingsolver split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) August 10, 2026

Based on the facts (Kingsolver spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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