Amy Poehler and Will Arnett divorced after 12 years, 11 months of marriage. The settlement was reportedly an estimated $22M. See the full timeline.
Figures are reported estimates. Last updated Oct 2026.
Took four years to finalize despite being considered amicable.
Amy Poehler, the comedian and Saturday Night Live alumna, and Will Arnett, the actor known for Arrested Development and the voice of Batman in The Lego Movie, met in 2002 at the Upright Citizens Brigade theater in New York and married on 29 August 2003. They had two sons, Archie and Abel, born in 2008 and 2010. The couple appeared together in the comedy Blades of Glory. Both were respected comedians who found a larger audience in the mid-2000s.
Poehler's wealth came from Saturday Night Live, where she was a cast member and Weekend Update co-host, and then from the television comedy Parks and Recreation, in which she played Leslie Knope and was also an executive producer. She founded the production company Paper Kite Productions. Arnett earned fees from Arrested Development, the animated series BoJack Horseman and a series of film roles. Most of their income was generated during the marriage.
The couple married in 2003 and had two children. In September 2012 they announced their separation, and Poehler filed for divorce in 2014. The divorce was finalized in July 2016 after almost 13 years of marriage. The two have been described as remaining good friends and co-parents. Poehler later had a relationship with the actor Nick Kroll.
Press reports gave a figure of about $22 million, but this was never confirmed. The couple agreed on a joint custody arrangement for their two sons, and the divorce was settled without a public dispute. Arnett was reported to have been paid a sum in recognition of his share of the marital estate, and the couple divided their property. The details remained private.
Poehler's earnings were higher than Arnett's during the marriage, and California law divides income earned during the marriage equally. The marriage lasted more than a decade, and the family's income grew with the success of Parks and Recreation. The couple's amicable relationship helped them to reach a quick agreement.
Poehler continued with her production company, directed the film Wine Country and the Netflix film Moxie, and hosted the competition series Making It. Arnett continued as an actor and producer. The divorce did not harm either career, and the two have often spoken about their respect for one another.
The Poehler and Arnett case is an example of a friendly divorce with comparatively little public conflict. It is modest in size compared with the large cases on this list, but its low-key nature makes it a good comparison with the Willis and Moore divorce.
Poehler and Arnett were both members of the Upright Citizens Brigade comedy group. They have said that they co-parent their sons with great care. Poehler was nominated for numerous Emmy awards. The $22 million figure is a reported estimate.
Will Arnett's reported settlement was about $22 million.
They married in 2003 and divorced in 2016, a marriage of roughly 13 years.
No prenuptial agreement was reported.
Yes, the family is reported to include 2 children.
Reported assets include: Los Angeles property, production rights, cash.
Poehler's earnings were higher than Arnett's during the marriage, and California law divides income earned during the marriage equally. The marriage lasted more than a decade, and the family's income grew with the success of Parks and Recreation.
* Settlement terms were not publicly disclosed. This figure is an estimate.