Elisabeth Moss’ Personal Life, A Look At The ‘Imperfect Women’ Star’s Past With Ex Fred Armisen

Elisabeth Moss is one of the most well-known faces in Hollywood. She has had the opportunity to be featured in various films and TV shows over the years. The actress has been active in the entertainment industry since 1990, making her debut with the television film, Bar Girls. Moss continued appearing in similar projects and later portrayed ‘Cynthia Parks’ in Picket Fences. She even gave her voice to different characters on shows such as Batman: The Animated Series, Animaniacs, and Freakazoid! Apart from these, Elisabeth has been a part of many films at the same time.

Elisabeth Moss is known for playing ‘Daphne Binks’ in Get Him to the Greek and has produced Queen of Earth, where she was seen as ‘Catherine.’ Moss also portrayed ‘Kitty Tyler’ in the 2019 psychological horror film, Us. She played the lead in the biographical drama, Shirley, released in 2020, followed by ‘Cecilia Kass’ in The Invisible Man in the same year. Other shows to her credits include The Simpsons, The Handmaid’s Tale, Mad Men, Grey’s Anatomy, and more. Elisabeth is all set to appear as ‘Mary’ in the Apple TV+ show, Imperfect Women, which premieres on March 18, 2026. For the unversed, she is the mother of a child, born in 2024. Keep reading to know more about her personal life.

Elisabeth Moss and Fred Armisen separated a few months after they got married

Elisabeth Moss is currently single. However, she was once married to actor and comedian, Fred Armisen. The duo’s first meeting dates back to the time when Moss was a cast member of Saturday Night Live in 2008. Elisabeth and Fred met on the set of the show. In 2009, Elisabeth confirmed while speaking to USA Weekend that she and Fred were engaged. Moss did not share a lot of details, except that the engagement happened a few days before the interview.

Elisabeth and Fred eventually tied the knot shortly after they got engaged in 2009. The pair did not organise a grand wedding ceremony, and it was held in Long Island City. The marriage did not last long, with Moss filing for divorce in 2010 due to irreconcilable differences. According to PEOPLE, Elisabeth and Fred were married for only eight months. The divorce was finalized in 2011. An insider for PEOPLE had once alleged that the former couple’s work schedule and long-distance relationship contributed to their separation. In 2013, Fred was heard addressing the split by saying:

“I think I was a terrible husband; I think I am a terrible boyfriend. I want it all… fast. I want to be married, I want to live together… and then somewhere around a year or two years, I get freaked out. I freak out emotionally, and then I actually feel like, ‘Oh my God, who’s this stranger in my house?’”

Fred Armisen has been a part of the entertainment industry for a long time

Fred Armisen also has had a successful career in films and TV shows. He initially started in the world of music and was a part of the punk band, Trenchmouth. Fred contributed to many of the group’s albums, including Snakebite, Inside the Future, and more. Armisen released many other albums, like Portlandia with Carrie Brownstein, KFC Nashville Hot Record, Parade Meeting, and 100 Sound Effects. Fred was first seen on television as an interviewer in the HBO series, Reverb, from 1997 to 2001.

Fred Armisen also gave his voice to various characters on shows like Squidbillies, Freak Show, Tom Goes to Mayor, and more. He has portrayed ‘Langham’ in an episode of Modern Family and hosted the 30th Independent Spirit Awards in 2015. Armisen was also seen as ‘Robert Dunst’ in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and has been a part of shows such as Big Mouth, The Last Man on Earth, Final Space, Los Espookys, Wednesday, and Schmigadoon! He has portrayed important roles in many films, including The Smurfs, The Smurfs 2, Zoolander 2, The Dictator, Spin Me Round, Unfrosted, and more.

Elisabeth Moss is playing the lead role in Imperfect Women

Among her upcoming lineup, Elisabeth Moss will be seen as ‘Mary’ in the Apple TV+ series, Imperfect Women. The psychological thriller is scheduled to premiere on March 18, 2026, and it is adapted from a novel of the same name written by Araminta Hall, who is one of the executive producers of the show. Apart from Elisabeth, the main roles will be portrayed by Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and Corey Stoll.

While speaking in an interview on March 14, 2026 (ET), Elisabeth opened up on what she expects the audience to take from the series. Moss said that people will understand the fact that secrets can break friendships and the consequences can hurt anyone, including that they can bring physical harm. Moss continued by saying:

“If there’s a like a lesson or a thing that I hope people take from it, it those secrets and lack of communication and being so worried about somebody not liking you or somebody being mad at you, or somebody judging you, it’s those things that can really break up friendships.”

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