Jackie Tohn isn’t simply bringing the laughs on Netflix — she’s discovered love, too. The No person Desires This star has been courting actor, author, and director Joe Gillette for a number of years, and now, the couple’s worlds are colliding in the very best manner.
The actress — greatest identified for her scene-stealing efficiency as Esther, the hilariously blunt sister-in-law of “sizzling” rabbi Noah (Adam Brody) — has grow to be a fan favourite because of her razor-sharp wit and emotional depth. In season 1, Esther grappled along with her husband Sasha’s (Timothy Simons) surprising friendship with single intercourse podcaster Morgan (Justine Lupe). However when the present returned for its second season, Tohn promised followers a contemporary new facet to her character.
“Esther realizes…that everybody else is having enjoyable aside from her,” she instructed Tudum. “She’s like…‘I’m going to have an excellent time, too.’”
And in actual life, Jackie appears to be doing simply that — fortunately partnered with Joe Gillette, who’s carving out a reputation for himself each behind and in entrance of the digicam.
They Began Relationship in 2021
Jackie and Joe have been collectively since no less than 2021. The primary glimpse of their romance got here that December, when Gillette shared a comfy cabin photograph on Instagram that includes Tohn and buddies through the holidays. Since then, the pair hasn’t shied away from celebrating one another on-line — usually posting supportive messages about each other’s initiatives and milestones.
He’s an Actor, Author and Director
Very similar to Jackie, Joe wears a number of hats within the leisure world. He’s appeared in hit reveals together with Black-ish, Silicon Valley, 9-1-1, and Shrinking. He additionally wrote, directed, and produced a number of brief movies — most notably The Music Retailer, which premiered on the Cleveland Worldwide Movie Pageant in March 2025.
“So thrilled to share that The Music Retailer will premiere at @clefilmfest,” Gillette wrote on Instagram forward of the debut. “Congratulations and deep because of my complete crew of pretty collaborators, buddies, and all of YOU on the market who made this potential. I can’t wait!”
In one other lighthearted second, he as soon as joked about his appearing gigs, writing, “I like attending to pop again in on [CSI: Vegas] and proceed to be creepy as fuuuuuuu.”
No person Desires This. (L to R) Joe Gillette as Gabe, Leighton Meester as Abby in episode 205 of No person Desires This. Cr. Erin Simkin/Netflix © 2025
He Appeared in Season 2 of ‘No person Desires This’
The crossover followers didn’t see coming? Joe becoming a member of the No person Desires This forged in season 2. He performed the husband of newcomer Abby (portrayed by Leighton Meester — who, enjoyable truth, is married to Adam Brody in actual life).
Kristen Bell, who stars as Joanne, couldn’t assist however chortle concerning the real-life couple swap occurring on set. “It received so incestuous,” she instructed Leisure Weekly. “I had a blast on set saying, ‘Jackie’s boyfriend is enjoying Adam’s spouse’s husband and Adam’s spouse is enjoying Jackie’s boyfriend’s spouse.’ It was like breaking the sim.”
They Reside Collectively in Los Angeles
The couple’s off-screen life is simply as candy. In October 2025, Tohn revealed to The Wall Road Journal, “I reside with actor and writer-director Joe Gillette in Glendale, Calif. I moved into the contemporary-style home in 2021, and Joe moved in two years later.”
She added, “I like that it’s personal and quiet and 20 minutes from all over the place I have to be. Better of all, we’ve a lot pure gentle that we don’t activate fixtures till the solar units.”
