Break-Up Rumors, Is John Carpenter Single Again?

Is the 77-year-old director 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 John Carpenter, 77, and his partner had split up. Is the director best known for Vampires, The Thing or Halloween really single again?

UPDATE 21/06/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Carpenter spotted alone

A fan spotted John Carpenter walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of June 19, 2025. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is John back on the market?

A rep for John Carpenter was not immediately available for comment.

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

“Has anyone John’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) June 20, 2025

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) June 20, 2025

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

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