Who is Cecily Strong’s partner? All about SNL star's fiancé, Jack, and her relationship history
The American writer, comedian and actress came into the limelight in September 2012 after becoming a cast member of the NBC sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live. Beyond her career, who is Cecily Strong's partner? She has been dating Jack (John MacGregor) since around December 2019.
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Key takeaways
- Cecily Strong is well-known for her versatile acting skills. She has been featured in several projects, such as Schmigadoon and Ghostbusters.
- Some stage productions in which the actress has appeared include Chicago Just for Laughs. A
- She co-hosted Weekend Update along with Seth Meyers and later Colin Jost.
Profile summary
Full name | Cecily Legler Strong |
Gender | Female |
Date of birth | 8 February 1984 |
Age | 41 years old (as of 2025) |
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Place birth | Springfield, Illinois, United States |
Current residence | New York City, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Ethnicity | Mixed |
Religion | Christianity |
Sexuality | Straight |
Height in feet | 5'6" |
Height in centimetres | 168 |
Weight in pounds | 132 |
Weight in kilograms | 60 |
Body measurements in inches | 37-26-37 |
Body measurements in centimetres | 94-66-94 |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark brown |
Father | William |
Mother | Penelope |
Relationship status | Engaged |
Fiance | Jack |
School | Oak Park and River Forest High School |
College | California Institute of the Arts |
Profession | Actress, comedian |
Who is Cecily Strong’s partner?
Cecily Strong's fiancé's name is Jack, aka John MacGregor. The famous comedian got engaged to Jack in December 2023. While Cecily is famous, little is known about her fiancé. He prefers living a private life.
Before dating her current boyfriend, Cecily had been romantically linked with a few men. Here is the highlight of Cecily Strong's previous relationships.
Mike O'Brien (2014)
The American actress was involved with the Saturday Night Live writer Mike O'Brien. She knew having a relationship with a co-worker was not good, but she still decided to go for it. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, she stated:
It's probably stupid. But I got the okay from my dad, who is a business professional. It happens. The good thing is that I never feel like complaining or talking about my job too much.
Italian man (2016)
The Saturday Night Live star confessed to dating an Italian man in 2016. Although she didn't disclose his name, she said they met in Seville, Spain. The Italian man was studying to be a diplomat during their dating period. The relationship was said to be short-lived.
Who is Cecily Strong engaged to?
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During an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, the popular actress revealed that she and Jack had gotten engaged in December 2023.
The actor and comedian, playfully calling herself “kind of a detective,” shared how events unfolded when Cecily Strong’s fiancé, Jack, was orchestrating his proposal during her appearance on Wednesday’s episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. According to Strong:
We were discussing the possibility of getting married when suddenly he exclaimed, "I’m so inundated with emails and texts, look at this.' And he showed me his phone, and the first text was from a friend that said, ‘How did it go?! Ring emoji. And then, I was like. ‘Oh no, should I?’ And he went, ‘Did you see that?’ And I was like, ‘I could try very hard to lie, but…’ So then I knew.
She claimed that she informed her now-fiancé that his choice of proposal date would be a surprise since Jack's plan was already public knowledge. Strong explained:
I had kind of a rough night in December, and I was like, ‘Can I just wear the da...mn ring now?’ So, that’s how we got engaged.
And despite Jack’s good-hearted effort, the ring only fit Strong’s index finger.
I don’t know my ring size — I wear like every size ring. So, he took one of those, and it was five sizes too big. I was wearing it on my index finger for a long time. Not as a statement, it just would’ve fallen off.
How did the couple meet?
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Strong met her fiancé through her new agency. In December 2019, they met at a Christmas party; Strong was leaving for a month-long trip to California, and Jack was going for two weeks to Cuba.
In an essay published for Vulture from her memoir, "This Will All Be Over Soon", the actress explains how she met Jack. She stated:
I talk to the man with the mustache. He’s very cute. I have social anxiety, and I’m drunk and tired, so I have no idea what we talk about. He comes home with me.
The next morning I'm a little more shy. He is less shy. Can I give you my number? He asks. I hand him the pink-flamingo pen my psychiatrist gave me that week. I find an old receipt, and he writes 'Jack' and his phone number on the back.
The two made their first public appearance on International Women's Day 2020. Cecily and Jack were spotted at the SheBelieves Cup competition, where the Women's National Team played against Spain.
Jack's Illness
Jack contracted COVID-19 in 2020, having lost her cousin Owen days before, who died of brain cancer; she feared losing Jack as well. She penned an essay:
At first I thought it was so difficult to meet someone right as I was losing someone I loved so much. I knew he'd have to be patient with me. He'd have to let me grieve. It would be easier not to even try during that process. But grieving for Owen was like nothing I'd ever experienced, and I promised Owen and myself to continue to let all that love be there along with the sadness.
She added:
I'm upset with him for not understanding why I constantly need to know he's okay. I'm upset with myself for needing to constantly know he's okay. I'm upset with friends talking about missing their f.ing birthdays; what if Jack dies? What if I die? Owen just d—. I can't say it or write it. I'm so low and I'm so afraid.
Cecily Strong's partner, Jack, is an international traveller. They are believed to be living together in New York City, New York, United States.
Is Cecily Strong pregnant?
Cecily Strong from SNL revealed her pregnancy in a heartfelt Instagram post in October 2024. Se wrote:
A couple years ago I did a piece on SNL as Goober the Clown who had an abo...rtion the day before her 23rd birthday. I’m happy to report that same clown is now very happily pregnant from IVF at 40.
Cecily Strong’s daughter was born in April. In 2025, the actress marked her first Mother’s Day as a mom by sharing a photo on Instagram. The picture shows Jack holding their baby as Strong made her return to the Saturday Night Live stage for the first time after welcoming her daughter.
Best first Mother’s Day ever. Bébé Strong MacG got to meet so many of the people I love so so much, including Colin Jessica Jost who wore a parka for their first meeting 😜
FAQs
- Who is Cecily Strong? She is an American actress, comedian, and author popularly known for her notable work as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live.
- How old is Cecily Strong? The actress is 41 years old as of 2025.
- What nationality is Cecily? She is an American national. She was born in Springfield, Illinois, United States.
- Who is Cecily Strong's brother? Her older brother is named Nathaniel.
- Who is Cecily Strong's fiancé? She is currently in a relationship with a guy called Jack.
- What is Cecily Strong's net worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, she has a net worth of $4 million as of 2025.
- Who is Cecily Strong's baby daddy? Her baby's father is her fiancé, Jack.
- How many kids does Cecily Strong have? The American author has one child, a daughter, with her fiancé, Jack. She announced the birth of her daughter on 10 April 2025.
- What is Cecily Strong's Instagram? The actress and comedian has an active Instagram account with over 650k followers.
Who is Cecily Strong's partner? This is a common question among her fans. The American actress has been dating a mysterious man named Jack since 2020. The couple has been engaged since December 2023.
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