Josh Hartnett’s Family, Children, Relationships, and Friends: An Inside Look

Josh Hartnett is known for his film work and his strong commitment to family life. He has built meaningful relationships throughout his career, keeping his friends and loved ones close. While being a public figure, Hartnett has often chosen to spend time with his family, maintaining balance with his professional achievements.

Family Life and Roots

Josh Hartnett was born on July 21, 1978, in San Francisco, California, to Wendy Anne and Daniel Thomas Hartnett. He was raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his three younger siblings: Jake, Joe, and Jessica.

Growing up in Minnesota, Hartnett attended South High School and graduated in 1996. His upbringing was shaped by his parents’ support and the presence of his siblings.

Hartnett is married to actress Tamsin Egerton. The couple met in 2012 while working together on the film The Lovers. They developed their relationship both on and off set, with their connection quickly deepening after the project.

They married in a private ceremony, though the specific date and location have not been widely publicized. Hartnett and Egerton have three children together: their daughter Thisbe, born November 25, 2015, another daughter, Roxanna, born July 1, 2017, and a third child, whose name has not been shared, born in late 2019. All their children are biological. Egerton is also an actress, known for films and TV roles.

Hartnett’s family life is significant to him, and he is often seen spending time with his wife and children away from the spotlight.

Name	Relation	Birth Year
Wendy Anne	Mother	Unknown
Daniel Hartnett	Father	Unknown
Jake Hartnett	Brother	Unknown
Joe Hartnett	Brother	Unknown
Jessica Hartnett	Sister	Unknown
Tamsin Egerton	Wife	1988
Thisbe Hartnett	Daughter	2015
Roxanna Hartnett	Daughter	2017

Relationships Over the Years

Over the years, Hartnett’s private life drew public attention. Before marrying Tamsin Egerton, Hartnett was involved in several known relationships.

He dated actress Scarlett Johansson from 2005 to 2007. Johansson, an American actress and singer, is recognized for her work in Lost in Translation and The Avengers series. Their relationship reportedly began after meeting through common industry circles. Busy schedules were cited as one reason for the breakup.

Hartnett reportedly also had brief relationships with actresses Julia Stiles and Amanda Seyfried. Julia Stiles is known for 10 Things I Hate About You, while Amanda Seyfried starred in Mamma Mia! and Mean Girls. Details about when and where they met are less publicized, but they were linked in media reports during the early 2000s.

These relationships were often short-lived, largely due to the demands of their careers and time apart. Hartnett has kept details of his personal life mostly private, choosing not to dwell much on past relationships in the public eye.

Name	Relationship Type	Time Period
Scarlett Johansson	Ex-girlfriend	2005-2007
Julia Stiles	Ex-girlfriend	Early 2000s
Amanda Seyfried	Ex-girlfriend	Early 2000s

Friends Throughout His Journey

Josh Hartnett has kept a close circle of friends, many of whom are from his time in Hollywood. Most notably, Ben Affleck became a friend during their work together on Pearl Harbor. The pair connected over their shared experience on set, and their friendship continued beyond the movie.

He is also known to have built friendships with some of his co-stars, including Elijah Wood, whom he met during The Faculty, and Eva Green, his co-star from Penny Dreadful. They developed a camaraderie during filming, supporting each other through long shoots.

While Hartnett is private, these friendships have thrived on mutual respect. There are no public reports of any notable fallings-out with his close friends. Family and friends remain central figures in his life, providing support outside of his acting career.

Name	Known Since	Profession
Ben Affleck	2001	Actor
Elijah Wood	1998	Actor
Eva Green	2014	Actress