Break-Up Rumors, Is Glen Hansard Single Again?

Is the 55-year-old singer officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Glen Hansard, 55, and his partner had split up. Is the singer best known for his role in The Commitments really single again?

UPDATE 10/01/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Hansard spotted alone

A fan spotted Glen Hansard walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of January 8, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Glen back on the market?

A rep for Glen Hansard was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the singer was splitting hit the internet Friday (January 9), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Glen’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) January 9, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) January 9, 2026

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

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