Love Over Age Difference: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig’s Enduring Relationship

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In October 2019, Greta Gerwig supported her director boyfriend, Noah Baumbach, on the red carpet at the screening of his new movie Marriage Story at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London, England.

Height and Age Contrast: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig’s Stature and 14-Year Age Gap

Noah Baumbach stands at approximately 5 feet 9 inches, or 1.75 meters. Greta Gerwig is just a bit shorter, measuring around 5 feet 8 ½ inches or 174 centimeters. However, when Gerwig wears heels, she often looks taller than Baumbach.

Baumbach was born on September 3, 1969, while Gerwig’s birthday is on August 4, 1983, making them about 14 years apart in age.

Noah Baumbach looks shorter than his girlfriend Greta Gerwig at the UK premiere of "Marriage Story"Noah Baumbach looks shorter than his girlfriend Greta Gerwig at the UK premiere of “Marriage Story” at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square held during the 2019 BFI London Film Festival in London on October 6, 2019 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / Avalon / Hugh Dillon / Joseph Marzullo)

Baumbach and Gerwig’s Professional and Personal Journey Since ‘Greenberg’

Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig, who met on the set of the 2010 film “Greenberg,” have continued their collaboration in both their professional and personal lives. Their relationship, which began around the time of “Greenberg,” has since blossomed into a significant partnership in the film industry.

Their collaboration is notable for the critically acclaimed films they have worked on together. After “Greenberg,” Baumbach and Gerwig co-wrote “Frances Ha” (2012) and “Mistress America” (2015), with Gerwig also playing leading roles in both films.

Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig also co-wrote the screenplay for the 2023 live-action film “Barbie.” Gerwig also directed the film, which stars Margot Robbie as the titular character.

Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig met on the set of GreenbergNoah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig met on the set of Greenberg (Credit: WENN / Brian To / Avalon / Hugh Dillon / Joseph Marzullo)

Noah Baumbach’s Previous Marriage and Transition to Relationship with Gerwig

While filming Greenberg, Noah was married to actress Jennifer Jason Leigh, whom he met in 2001 while she was starring on Broadway in Proof. They have an age difference of approximately seven years and six months.

The couple married on September 2, 2005, and have a son named Rohmer Emmanuel Baumbach, born on March 17, 2010. Their divorce was finalized in September 2013.

Jennifer Jason Leigh and Noah Baumbach attend the Margot at the Wedding premiereJennifer Jason Leigh and Noah Baumbach attend the Margot at the Wedding premiere presented by the New York Film Festival and Paramount Vantage in New York City on October 7, 2007 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / Avalon / Hugh Dillon / Joseph Marzullo)

According to The New Yorker, Gerwig is not a homewrecker: “Baumbach and Gerwig firmly place the start of their romance at a point after his separation.”

Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach pose at the opening night after-party for The New Group Theater's new play "Peace For Mary Frances"Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach pose at the opening night after-party for The New Group Theater’s new play “Peace For Mary Frances” at The Yotel Social Drink & Food Club Terrace on May 23, 2018, in New York City (Credit: WENN / Brian To / Avalon / Hugh Dillon / Joseph Marzullo)

Lady Bird writer and director Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach welcomed their first child in March 2019.

On July 19, 2023, Greta Gerwig shared in an interview with Elle UK that she and Noah Baumbach had welcomed their second son four months earlier. She affectionately referred to their baby boy as “a little Schmoo” and described him as “a wise little baby.”

Greta Gerwig at ‘Mistress America’ Premiere: A Fashion Perspective

In August 2015, Greta Gerwig’s feet did not look comfortable at the premiere of her new movie Mistress America, held during the 2015 Sundance Next Fest at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles.

Greta Gerwig posing with her co-star Lola KirkeGreta Gerwig posing with her co-star Lola Kirke (Credit: WENN / Brian To / Avalon / Hugh Dillon / Joseph Marzullo)

She was joined by her co-star, Lola Kirke, and the co-president of Fox Searchlight Pictures, Stephen Gilula.

Lola Kirke, Steve Gilula, and Greta Gerwig at the premiere of Mistress AmericaLola Kirke, Steve Gilula, and Greta Gerwig at the premiere of Mistress America held during the 2015 Sundance Next Fest at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles on August 7, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Brian To / Avalon / Hugh Dillon / Joseph Marzullo)

The then-32-year-old Golden Globe nominee bared her midriff in a sleeveless crop top and asymmetrical skirt by Proenza Schouler.

Greta Gerwig bared her midriff in a sleeveless crop top and asymmetrical skirtGreta Gerwig bared her midriff in a sleeveless crop top and asymmetrical skirt (Credit: WENN / Brian To / Avalon / Hugh Dillon / Joseph Marzullo)

She completed the ensemble with kitten heels from the same New York-based womenswear and accessories brand.

Lola Kirke and Greta Gerwig show off their feet Lola Kirke and Greta Gerwig show off their feet (Credit: WENN / Brian To / Avalon / Hugh Dillon / Joseph Marzullo)

Unfortunately, we’ve not found Greta’s black and white slingback kitten heels available for sale online. You can find the latest shoe arrivals from Proenza Schouler at Farfetch, Net-A-Porter, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

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