Most divorces end with bitterness, lengthy legal battles, and a vow to never cross paths again. But when you're legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg, even a split comes with a blockbuster twist. Back in 1989, Spielberg and actress Amy Irving called it quits after a relationship that spanned over a decade. The price tag? A jaw-dropping $100 million divorce settlement, making it one of the most expensive breakups in Hollywood history at the time. But what came next was even more surprising.
Rather than becoming distant exes, Spielberg and Irving have maintained an unorthodox post-divorce arrangement—one that involves regular double dates with their new spouses. Yes, you read that right!
Dinner for Four: Spielberg’s Unlikely Social Circle
While many divorced couples struggle to be in the same room, Spielberg and Irving have found a way to not only stay cordial but also share meals together—alongside their respective partners.
“We’ve always communicated and been close,” Irving shared on THR’s It Happened in Hollywood podcast. “He and Kate [Capshaw] and my husband and I, we try to double-date now and then.”
The retired actress, now 71, is married to filmmaker Kenneth Bowser Jr., while Spielberg, 78, has been with actress Kate Capshaw for decades. Their unique arrangement is proof that not all Hollywood breakups lead to lifelong feuds.
From Casting Calls to Marriage and a $100M Goodbye
Spielberg and Irving first crossed paths in 1976 when she auditioned for Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Although she didn’t land the role, she certainly made an impression. The two started dating, moved in together, and even planned to collaborate professionally. Spielberg reportedly promised her the role of Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark, but after they split, that opportunity disappeared along with their romance.
The couple eventually reunited in India in 1984 while Spielberg was scouting locations for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Irving was filming The Far Pavilions. Sparks flew once again, leading to the birth of their son, Max Spielberg. But even rekindled love couldn’t keep them together forever.
The Burden of Being "Mrs. Spielberg"
Irving has been open about the challenges of being married to one of the most powerful men in Hollywood.
“I think it hurt being Steven Spielberg’s wife, and then it hurt being the ex-Mrs. Steven Spielberg,” she told The Los Angeles Times. “It was awkward for a while. I don’t know why. I only know that I felt non-existent.”
Despite the pain, the two managed to navigate their post-divorce lives in a way few celebrity couples do. Now, instead of courtroom drama or social media jabs, Spielberg and Irving have turned their past into an unexpected friendship—one that thrives over shared meals, laughter, and perhaps a few reminiscing moments about a love story that once was.
It seems that even in Spielberg’s personal life, he knows how to craft a perfect Hollywood ending.
Rather than becoming distant exes, Spielberg and Irving have maintained an unorthodox post-divorce arrangement—one that involves regular double dates with their new spouses. Yes, you read that right!
Dinner for Four: Spielberg’s Unlikely Social Circle
While many divorced couples struggle to be in the same room, Spielberg and Irving have found a way to not only stay cordial but also share meals together—alongside their respective partners.
“We’ve always communicated and been close,” Irving shared on THR’s It Happened in Hollywood podcast. “He and Kate [Capshaw] and my husband and I, we try to double-date now and then.”
The retired actress, now 71, is married to filmmaker Kenneth Bowser Jr., while Spielberg, 78, has been with actress Kate Capshaw for decades. Their unique arrangement is proof that not all Hollywood breakups lead to lifelong feuds.
From Casting Calls to Marriage and a $100M Goodbye
Spielberg and Irving first crossed paths in 1976 when she auditioned for Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Although she didn’t land the role, she certainly made an impression. The two started dating, moved in together, and even planned to collaborate professionally. Spielberg reportedly promised her the role of Marion Ravenwood in Raiders of the Lost Ark, but after they split, that opportunity disappeared along with their romance.
The couple eventually reunited in India in 1984 while Spielberg was scouting locations for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and Irving was filming The Far Pavilions. Sparks flew once again, leading to the birth of their son, Max Spielberg. But even rekindled love couldn’t keep them together forever.
The Burden of Being "Mrs. Spielberg"
Irving has been open about the challenges of being married to one of the most powerful men in Hollywood.
“I think it hurt being Steven Spielberg’s wife, and then it hurt being the ex-Mrs. Steven Spielberg,” she told The Los Angeles Times. “It was awkward for a while. I don’t know why. I only know that I felt non-existent.”
Despite the pain, the two managed to navigate their post-divorce lives in a way few celebrity couples do. Now, instead of courtroom drama or social media jabs, Spielberg and Irving have turned their past into an unexpected friendship—one that thrives over shared meals, laughter, and perhaps a few reminiscing moments about a love story that once was.
It seems that even in Spielberg’s personal life, he knows how to craft a perfect Hollywood ending.
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