Anna Marie Tendler is back in the spotlight, but not for reasons you might expect. She’s not here to talk about her famous ex-husband, comedian John Mulaney, or dish out the juicy gossip the media is clamoring for. Nope, her new book, Men Have Called Her Crazy, is all about her journey, her struggles, and yes, her resilience.
Anna Marie Tendler’s Boyfriend Is Supportive of New Book — Which Does Not Mention John Mulaney
If you picked up this book hoping for a tell-all about Mulaney, you’re in for a surprise. Tendler, at 39, is talking about something far more significant — herself. Her upcoming memoir, set to release on August 13, is a profound dive into mental health, womanhood, and family.
As Tendler herself announced on social media, “It is a story about mental health; about being a woman; about family. And finally, about the endless source of my heartbreak and rage — men.” Not one to shy away from raw emotion, her book promises to be an intense read. But let’s get one thing straight: John Mulaney doesn’t make an appearance in these pages.
Interestingly, Tendler’s new boyfriend, who has been a supportive pillar for about seven months now, has read her memoir and stands behind it. In an interview with The New York Times, she mentioned she purposefully keeps details about her current relationship under wraps. “I’ve, for my own sake, wanted to keep [it] private,” she revealed.
Once upon a time, Tendler and Mulaney were an ‘it’ couple, tying the knot in 2014. But fairy tales sometimes turn grim, and they called it quits in 2021. Just two days into their separation, the media was abuzz with news of Mulaney dating actress Olivia Munn. Four months later, the couple announced they were expecting.
Rumors about infidelity swirled like a tornado. Was Mulaney cheating on Tendler with Munn? When questioned about these swirling speculations in a 2021 Los Angeles Times interview, Munn dismissed them, stating, “It’s definitely not foreign for me to have people speculate incorrectly about things and to have rumors run rampant in one way.”
As for Tendler, she’s been transparent about the emotional fallout from their breakup. “Everything that has transpired has been totally shocking and I think surreal,” she told Harper’s Bazaar in 2022. Reflecting on her lowest points, she noted, “In a way, I feel like, well, it can only go up from here, because I reached the depth of where I could go.”
However, her memoir isn’t just a recount of her darkest days. It’s an inspiring narrative of climbing back up from rock bottom. During an incredibly low period, Tendler was hospitalized for “depression, self-harm, and severe suicidal ideation.” A poignant moment from her essay in Elle reveals she struggled to find reasons to live, only managing to list her beloved dog, Petunia.
Even after leaving the hospital, life threw her another curveball. Petunia’s health deteriorated, and the loyal companion passed away in February 2023, amplifying Tendler’s already profound grief. It was during this turbulent time that she began drafting the work she says has been gestating in her mind for close to four decades.
“You didn’t think I was just taking photos of sunsets and seashores this whole time, did you?” she quipped in an Instagram post, adding a touch of her well-known sarcasm.
Anna Marie Tendler’s life post-Mulaney isn’t defined by her past but by her strength and journey towards self-discovery. Men Have Called Her Crazy is a testament to her resilience and an ode to every woman finding her way through the labyrinth of life’s challenges. It’s not about who she’s left behind but about the powerful woman she’s becoming.
So, if you’re expecting a juicy exposé on her marriage to John Mulaney, curb those expectations. This book isn’t about the man she divorced; it’s about the incredible woman she’s always been and continues to become. Tendler is redefining herself, one page at a time. And really, isn’t that the kind of story worth reading?
