Is Michelle Trachtenberg Married? The 'Buffy' Actress Found Love with Her Talent Agent

Who is Michelle Trachtenberg's husband? Is Michelle Trachtenberg even married? People want to know more about the actress's love life and if she has anyone special in her life after she shared a photo wearing a diamond engagement ring.

Trachtenberg got introduced to the limelight at a young age when she started appearing in different commercials. From the age of 10, she landed many roles in TV series and films, but her breakthrough came when she played Dawn Summers, Buffy Anne Summers' sister, in the 1997 vampire drama series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."

Since then, fans have wanted to know who Michelle Trachtenberg's husband is and about her life off-screen. Here's what we know about the talented actress.

Michelle Trachtenberg Has Been Linked to Many Famous Men over the Years

Trachtenberg is well-known, and she's been linked to famous men over the years. According to reports, Trachtenberg was romantically linked to the Canadian actor Shawn Robert Ashmore from 2004 to 2006 and Scott Sanford from 2008 to 2010.

Reports about Trachtenberg having a romantic affair with singer Josh Groban began when the two were spotted leaving a fancy restaurant together in August 2011.

In a short clip posted on Youtube, Trachtenberg, wearing a black dress, was seen conversing with Groban outside the restaurant before the duo entered a car and drove off.

In 2014, the actress tweeted something sweet about Groban, who replied with a flirty text. Still, the same year, Trachtenberg was rumored to be dating Grammy award-winning rapper Kid Cudi for a short period.

In 2009, Trachtenberg caught the attention of actor and screenwriter Jason Segel. According to reports, the lovebirds briefly dated for a short period before breaking up.

Michelle Trachtenberg Is Dating Her Talent Agent Jay Cohen

The actress was also romantically linked to talent agent Jay Cohen, and based on reports in 2020, the duo had been dating for over a year. They reportedly met when the actress signed a contract with Gersh talent agency in 2014.

Cohen has reportedly worked for the talent agency since 2009 as the head of the film financing and distribution department. Before joining the company, Cohen was a producer and had over 12 credits on IMDb.

Even though Trachtenberg has been very secretive about her relationship with her talent agent, the "A Holiday for Love" actress once went public about dating Cohen when she shared a photo of her and him a few hours after valentine's day and captioned:

"I think we both agree I'm the better half. Hope everyone had a lovely day with your human."

Michelle Trachtenberg Tricked Her Fans into Thinking She Was Getting Married

In 2020, Trachtenberg misled her followers into thinking she got engaged when she posted a selfie of herself wearing a diamond ring on her Instagram page. The actress then stated that she hoped she had picked the right ring but didn't reveal the identity of her lover.

In the interview, Trachtenberg disclosed that she was part of the Writers Guild of America[WGA] and had sold several projects.

Trachtenberg, who played Harriet M. Welsch in the 1996 comedy film "Harriet, the Spy," made her fans conclude that she was getting engaged following the post. Many followers wished her well and congratulated her on the special milestone.

Some of her colleagues sent sweet responses, including her "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar and actress Tia Mowry. After getting many replies, the "Gossip Girl" actress shut down the speculations of her being engaged by saying it was a prank on April fools' day.

It turned out that she wanted to grab the attention of her followers and spread a message about voting by encouraging her fans to vote for president Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

Michelle Trachtenberg Has Been Pretty Active in the Recent Years, and Not Only in Acting

Besides acting, Trachtenberg engages in many other activities; she is a producer, writer, philanthropist, and activist. The beautiful actress isn't just talented in front of the camera but also does a commendable job behind it.

In 2010, Trachtenberg was set to produce a teen drama show and star in it. The movie's storyline was about a criminology student gifted in solving cases, but her dark past kept haunting her. Even though the actress was behind the show's premise, unfortunately, it never aired.

But that didn't stop Trachtenberg from trying again. In 2015, the actress produced and starred in the teen drama web series "Guidance," which is rated 5.6/10 on the IMDb page.

Besides acting and producing, Trachtenberg has been involved in charitable activities. Her charity work has seen her get several recognitions and meet prominent people worldwide.

The actress once posted on her Instagram about a time she helped launch the Coalition for Drug-Free America with then-president Bill Clinton. Trachtenberg has also worked with community-based organizations like The Starlight Children's Foundation and DARE Across America.

Trachtenberg's involvement in charity works has made her get several recognitions. In an interview, she revealed that she was featured on Teen People's list of 20 Teens who will Change the World.

Besides acting, producing, and giving back to the community, Trachtenberg is also an author. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the actress said she developed a passion for writing from her role in "Harriet the Spy."

In the interview, Trachtenberg disclosed that she was part of the Writers Guild of America [WGA] and had sold several projects. She revealed that she sold her first writing project when she was 23.