Maria Bello and her ex-partner, Dominique Crenn, separated after a year of their marriage, which made many curious about their split and relationship timeline. Bello is a noted actress and producer, widely known for her work in ER and NCIS. While her entertainment career is well-documented, there has been a widespread interest in her personal life, too.
So, here’s all you need to know about Bello’s ex-partner, her job, and their connection.
Who is Maria Bello’s ex-partner?
Bello was married to Dominique Crenn.
The couple got engaged in Paris in December 2019. In 2024, Bello and Crenn exchanged vows in a “bohemian, chic” wedding ceremony at the Montage Los Cabos in Mexico. In conversation with PEOPLE, they revealed that they chose Mexico to get married because it’s their “home away from home.” As they had spent a lot of time in the country during the pandemic, they found it to be their perfect wedding destination.
In May 2025, it was reported that Bello had filed for divorce from her partner after a year of their marriage. The reason behind their marriage dissolution was stated as “irreconcilable differences.”
What does Dominique Crenn do for a living?
Crenn is a chef.
She hails from Locronan. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in economics and a Master’s degree in international business. In the late 1980s, she relocated to the US to pursue her culinary dreams. She began her chef career by working at Stars, a restaurant run by Jeremiah Tower. Throughout the years, she worked with several notable restaurants, including Manhattan Country Club, Intercontinental Hotel in Jakarta, Campton Place, and more.
She later joined Luce, where she received her first Michelin star, followed by another in next year. In 2011, she started her restaurant, Atelier Crenn, which received a two-star Michelin rating. This made Crenn the first female chef in the US to receive two Michelin stars. A third star followed in 2018. Apart from being a chef, she played a notable role in many shows and films such as The Menu, The Next Iron Chef, Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, and others.
Maria Bello and Dominique Crenn’s relationship explained
The couple reportedly met in 2018.
In an interview with the New York Times, Bello shared their first encounter. She revealed that she called Crenn to ask whether she could reserve a table at her fully-booked restaurant. “It was the most amazing food I’ve ever had. She was so kind, we knew that night we’d be friends forever. But I wasn’t in a dating place. She wasn’t in a dating place,” she added. Although they got engaged in 2019, they revealed the news publicly in 2020 at Elton John’s annual Oscars party.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.net.
