Break-Up Rumors, Is Zadie Smith Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Zadie Smith, 50, and her partner had split up. Is the author of White Teeth really single again?

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

Smith spotted alone

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

Is Zadie back on the market?

A rep for Zadie Smith was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the author 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 Zadie’s phone number?”
— Mike Whedon (@mikywhedon) July 20, 2026

“Hate to see Smith split up, but I thought the pairing was a little weird.”
— AaronJ (@aaronjj) July 20, 2026

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

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