Break-Up Rumors, Is Charlie Kaufman Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Charlie Kaufman, 67, and his partner had split up. Is the screenwriter best known for the movie I'm Thinking of Ending Things really single again?

UPDATE 21/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Kaufman spotted alone

A fan spotted Charlie Kaufman walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of July 19, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Charlie back on the market?

A rep for Charlie Kaufman was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the screenwriter was splitting hit the internet Monday (July 20), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Charlie’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) July 20, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) July 20, 2026

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

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