Break-Up Rumors, Is Tom McCarthy Single Again?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Tom McCarthy, 60, and his partner had split up. Is the director best known for the movie Spotlight really single again?

UPDATE 23/10/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

McCarthy spotted alone

A fan spotted Tom McCarthy walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of October 21, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Tom back on the market?

A rep for Tom McCarthy was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the director was splitting hit the internet Thursday (October 22), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Tom’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) October 22, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) October 22, 2026

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

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