Break-Up Rumors, Is Steven Pinker Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Steven Pinker, 72, and his partner had split up. Is the Canadian scientist really single again?

UPDATE 12/10/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Pinker spotted alone

A fan spotted Steven Pinker walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of October 10, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Steven back on the market?

A rep for Steven Pinker was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the scientist was splitting hit the internet Sunday (October 11), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Steven’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) October 11, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) October 11, 2026

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

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