Amy Poehler Is Dating FormerNew York TimesEditor Joel Lovell (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Amy Poehler and Joel Lovell.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; JP Yim/WireImage

Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty; JP Yim/WireImage

Amy Poehleris dating formerNew York Timeseditor Joel Lovell.

TheParks & Recreationalum and the journalist are enjoying spending time together, a source exclusively tells PEOPLE.

The pair started dating earlier this summer.

After leaving his position as deputy editor ofThe New York Times Magazine, Lovell made the transition into podcasting and currently works as executive editor at Pineapple Street Studios. According to thecompany’s website, he’s edited many of the studios' original podcasts likeMissing Richard Simmons,Winds of Changeand9/12.

Poehler’s rep did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Like Lovell, Poehler, 53, is no stranger to the podcasting universe.

Amy Poehler.Vivien Killilea/Getty

Vivien Killilea/Getty

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InSay More, Poehler starred as “world-class therapist and life coach” Dr. Sheila, who offers questionable couples advice and counsel on all things relationships.

“Podcasts are a big part of my life and we wanted to do an homage to all the kinds of different podcasts we listen to,” she told PEOPLE at the time. “The coolest thing about a podcast is it’s a really intimate medium. You’re often feeling like the person is talking to you and it feels very personal. So I just think it’s a really fun landscape and expands your options and opportunities for being funny.”

It was a winning summer for Poehler for another reason as well: she starred inInside Out 2, the Disney-Pixar animated film that took over the global box office,passing the $1 billion mark in less than three weeks. The film features the voices of Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness,Tony Haleas Fear,Maya Hawkeas new emotion Anxiety and more.

Poehler sharessonsArchie, 15, and Abel, 14, with ex-husbandWill Arnett. They divorced in 2016.

source: people.com