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Zooey Deschanel’s dating history: Who are her ex-husbands?

ZOOEY Deschanel is famously known for her roles in New Girl and 500 Days of Summer.

Before she she got engaged to Jonathan Scott, the Emmy Award nominee was married to Ben Gibbard and Jacob Pechenik.

Zooey Deschanel pictured with her third fiancé Jonathan Scott
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Zooey Deschanel pictured with her third fiancé Jonathan ScottCredit: Getty

Who are Zooey Deschanel's ex-husbands?

Ben Gibbard

Zooey Deschanel pictured with her first husband Ben Gibbard
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Zooey Deschanel pictured with her first husband Ben GibbardCredit: Getty Images - Getty

On September 19, 2009, Zooey Deschanel married her first husband Ben Gibbard.

The New Girl actress and the Death Cab for Cutie rocker tied the knot in a Seattle wedding ceremony.

The pair started dating after they were introduced to each other by their mutual manager in 2006.

On November 1, 2011, Zooey and Ben announced they were going their separate ways after two years of marriage.

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The former couple's divorce was finalized on December 12, 2012.

Jacob Pechenik

On August 25, 2014, Zooey and Jacob Pechenik made their red carpet debut as a couple at that year's 66th Primetime Emmy Awards.

Earlier in the year, the two met on the set of Barry Levinson's Rock the Kasbah.

In January 2015, the couple confirmed they were engaged.

Zooey and Jacob's engagement news coincided with the announcement of their first pregnancy.

"Jacob and I are over the moon," the GRAMMY Award nominee said.

She told ABC News: "We are so excited to meet our little one."

In June of the same year, they walked down the aisle in a private Texas wedding ceremony.

Also in July of the same year, the pair welcomed their first child; a daughter named Elsie.

On May 9, 2017, Zooey and Jacob extended their family with the birth of their second child; a son named Charlie.

On September 6, 2019, the two hit splitsville after four years of marriage.

After her second divorce, Zooey Deschanel and Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott (Pictured) started dating
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After her second divorce, Zooey Deschanel and Property Brothers star Jonathan Scott (Pictured) started datingCredit: AFP

"After much discussion and a long period of contemplation we have decided we are better off as friends, business partners, and co-parents rather than life partners," a rep for Zooey and Jacob confirmed to People.

"We remain committed to our business, our values, and most of all our children.

"Thank you for respecting our privacy at this time."

On June 1, 2020, the former pair's divorce was finalized.

When did Zooey start dating Jonathan Scott?

Following months of dating speculation, Zooey and the Property Brothers reality star Jonathan Scott went Instagram official on October 20, 2019.

The actress and the contractor first crossed paths while filming Carpool Karaoke earlier in the year.

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"It's new, but they are having a lot of fun together," an insider disclosed to the abovementioned outlet.

On August 14, 2023, Zooey and Jonathan took to Instagram again to reveal they were engaged.

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