Amanda Seyfried gives rare insight into co-parenting with ex Thomas Sadoski after shock split

See more of our coverage in your search results. Amanda Seyfried and ex Thomas Sadoski are focusing on keeping their two children “safe and cozy” while navigating their divorce. The actress chatted with WWD, in an interview published Wednesday, about their co-parenting dynamic, explaining that it’s “very important” she only take on projects filming in New Jersey and New York. The Golden Globe winner, who lives in the Empire State, said, “If it’s shooting in Spain, we’re not going to do it because right now, the kids are a specific age, and my ex-husband’s working.” Amanda Seyfried spoke for the first time about co-parenting with ex Thomas Sadoski (pictured above in November 2024) to WWD on Wednesday. Bruce Glikas/Getty Images The actress (pictured above on Oct. 3) noted it’s “very important” she exclusively takes on local projects since her former spouse is working. Getty Images Seyfried’s goal for herself, Sadoski and their little ones — daughter Nina, 9, and son Thomas, 6 — is to “all … be within the neighborhood of each other to keep things feeling safe and cozy.” She noted that this mindset has “definitely, definitely filter[ed out] a lot” of possible projects. The Oscar nominee, 40, did not comment further on her recent divorce during the conversation. Seyfried wants herself, Sadoski and their two children — Nina, 9, and Thomas, 6 — to “all … be within the neighborhood of each other.” GC Images Her goal is for the little ones to feel “safe and cozy.” mingey/instagram Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Reps for Seyfried and Sadoski did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment. News broke in September that the former couple had called it quits after nine years of marriage. In a joint statement to People, the duo revealed, “We have been separated for a while, and it’s proven to be the right move for us and our family unit. We’ve got each other forever — and it’s GOOD.” A source told the Daily Mail last month that the pair’s “dynamic shifted” before their breakup due to Sadoski, 50, working “less and less” while his wife was “the worker bee of the family.” Last month, news broke that Sadoski and Seyfried (pictured above in April 2019) were over. Getty Images Seyfried’s dynamic with Sadoski (pictured above in February 2017) allegedly “shifted” when she became their family’s “worker bee” while the actor remained “isolated” at home. GC Images The “isolated” Tony nominee “really gave up a lot to be with Amanda,” the insider claimed — but clarified the exes’ “friendship [was] still there.” The outlet reported, “They will always be close because of the children. … [They’ve] kept things very civil and have been geniuses about co-parenting.” Seyfried became visibly emotional talking to the Hollywood Reporter last week about the “interesting” stage of life she’s navigating. “I think everything that’s happening is meant to happen [and] everything, everyone that’s in your life is meant to be in your life,” she said. In a recent comment on the “interesting” life stage she’s in, Seyfried (pictured above on Oct. 4) said, “I think everything that’s happening is meant to happen.” Jessica Dalene/Shutterstock for Hamptons International Film Festival She and Sadoski (pictured above in September 2022) started dating in 2016, got married and started their family the following year. GC Images The Emmy winner started dating Sadoski in early 2016 after previous relationships with actors Dominic Cooper, Desmond Harrington and Justin Long. The Broadway star proposed after less than one year of dating, and he and Seyfried wed in March 2017 in Topanga, California. Nina was born days after the nuptials, followed by Thomas in September 2020. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!