Amanda Seyfried is embracing her life as a single mother, finding joy in playful moments at home. The 40-year-old actress took to Instagram on Tuesday, October 6, to share a humorous video capturing a moment where her daughter, 9-year-old Nina, gave her quite the fright.
A Spooky Surprise
In the footage, Seyfried is seen playing the dulcimer and singing a cover of Joni Mitchell’s classic track, "A Case of You." Unbeknownst to the actress, Nina quietly approached her from behind, donned in a Scream-inspired Ghostface mask. The youngster crept closer until Seyfried caught a glimpse of her daughter’s reflection through the camera lens.
The reaction was immediate: Seyfried gasped and recoiled in genuine surprise, while Nina burst into laughter. The lighthearted post was met with warm amusement from the actress's followers in the comments.
Reflecting on a Personal Transition
Beyond this fun moment, Seyfried is navigating personal changes as a mother of two. She also shares a 5-year-old son, Thomas Jr., with her estranged husband, Thomas Sadoski. The pair, who had been together for nine years, publicly announced their decision to separate in September.
«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,» the couple stated regarding their split.
A Shared History
Seyfried and 50-year-old Sadoski first crossed paths in 2015 while co-starring in the Off-Broadway production The Way We Get By. At the time, they were both in other relationships. Reflecting on their initial connection during a 2018 interview with PorterEdit, Seyfried shared, «[He] never flirted, never disrespected his wife. That was another reason why I thought, later on, that I could marry him.»
Following a whirlwind romance, the couple married in a private ceremony in March 2017 while Seyfried was pregnant with Nina. They welcomed their son, Thomas Jr., in 2022. Over the years, the family transitioned to life on a farm in upstate New York, with Seyfried balancing her domestic life with frequent work travel to Los Angeles.