Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 4, 2025 · Entertainment

Margaret Qualley Opens Up: From Loneliness to Love with Jack Antonoff

Margaret Qualley has opened up about her relationship with husband Jack Antonoff as she posed for her latest cover-shoot on Monday

MARGARET QUALLEY OPENS UP ABOUT HER ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP WITH JACK ANTONOFF IN SULTRY COSMOPOLITAN COVER SHOOT

Margaret Qualley, the 30-year-old American actress and daughter of supermodel Andie MacDowell, has taken the spotlight by storm as she graces the cover of Cosmopolitan in a sizzling photoshoot. But it's not just her stunning looks that have caught our attention - it's her candid conversation about her relationship with husband Jack Antonoff, and how she's finally found her own sense of self-worth.

In an exclusive interview with Cosmopolitan, Margaret opens up about her journey to self-discovery, from being a "late bloomer" who turned to magazines for guidance on sex (yes, you read that right!) to debunking the notion of nepotism and living out of a suitcase as a young woman. And let's just say, it's a wild ride.

The American actress, 30, explained that she was 'a late bloomer' and turned to magazines to read about sex which took away the 'shame and embarrassment' surrounding it

FROM SHAME TO SELF-LOVE

Margaret reveals that she was always a bit of a late developer when it came to sex and relationships. She confessed that she turned to magazines like Cosmopolitan to learn about the birds and the bees, which not only removed the shame and embarrassment but also made her realize that there's no need to be embarrassed about having fun in bed.

"I was reading this way before I'd had sex," Margaret admits. "It removed shame from sex. I realized that there's a world in which you can have fun and not be so embarrassed about it all." Ah, the power of magazines!

She said: 'Jack makes me feel safe and comfortable. I spent so many years trying to be someone's perfect girl. But I can't lie to Jack¿he'd see through it'; pictured in March

NEPOTISM? NOT ON HER WATCH

But what really gets our attention is Margaret's response to claims that she's a nepotism baby. Despite being the daughter of Andie MacDowell, one of the most iconic supermodels of her generation, Margaret insists that she's been on her own since age 16.

"I lived all of my 20s out of a suitcase, without any furniture," Margaret reveals. "I had a mattress on the floor. I became financially independent by the time I was 18, so I was super frugal, too." Ouch, talk about tough love!

Margaret, who is the daughter of Andie MacDowell, also debunked nepotism as she revealed she 'lived out of a suitcase' from the age of 16 until she became financially independent; pictured 2012

THE SECRET TO HER HAPPINESS? JACK ANTONOFF

But let's get to the good stuff - Margaret's relationship with husband Jack Antonoff. The actress opens up about how she felt like she'd been trying to be someone else for years before meeting Jack in 2020.

"I spent so many years trying to be someone's perfect girl, and that girl changed over and over," Margaret confesses. "But I couldn't lie to Jack - he'd see through it." And then she met him...

She said: 'It felt terrifying. I didn't know anyone. I lived all of my 20s out of a suitcase, without furniture, I had a mattress on the floor. I became financially independent by the time I was 18'

"Jack makes me feel safe and comfortable," Margaret gushes. "He's the person I've pictured my whole life. And I'm not even saying that metaphorically... My first crush was Adam Sandler in Happy Gilmore, and I've been looking for that essence my whole life. I'm like, 'That's Jack'." Aww, how sweet!

HER FAIRYTALE WEDDING

Margaret married Jack Antonoff in August 2023 at a star-studded affair in New Jersey. And let's just say it was the stuff of fairytales - with Taylor Swift, Channing Tatum, Lana Del Rey, and Zoe Kravitiz all in attendance.

She said: 'Ever since I was young, Cosmo has been avidly read. I was reading this way before I¿d had sex. It removed shame from sex. I realized you can have fun and not be so embarrassed'

Andie MacDowell, Margaret's famous mum, was also there to support her daughter on her big day, looking absolutely stunning as ever. "My first crush" indeed!

MARGARET'S COSMO COVER SHOOT IS A FAMILY AFFAIR

But what really caught our attention is that this isn't the first time Margaret has been featured on the cover of Cosmopolitan - it's a family tradition! Her mum, Andie MacDowell, was also on the September issue back in 1982.

"I was reading this magazine way before I'd had sex," Margaret confesses. "It made me manifest wanting to be on the magazine as well." Ah, the power of magazines once again!

WORKING WITH HER CRUSH

Margaret also opened up about working with her crush, Adam Sandler, in Happy Gilmore 2 (yes, it's a thing!). She revealed that Jack Antonoff actually lied to Adam via text to get her into the movie - and let's just say it was worth it!

"I saw there was an announcement for Happy Gilmore 2," Margaret confessed. "I emailed my agents right away... And I said, 'Anything it takes! No part is too small. Please!'". Ah, desperate times call for desperate measures, indeed!

GOLFING LIKE A PRO (OR NOT)

But what really gets our attention is that Margaret had to fake her way into playing golf in Happy Gilmore 2 - because let's face it, she's not exactly the next Tiger Woods.

"I never golfed a day in my life," Margaret confessed. "I'm terrible, actually." But Jack Antonoff being the good husband he is, lied to Adam via text to get her into the movie!

And there you have it, folks - Margaret Qualley's juicy interview with Cosmopolitan that's got everyone talking!