Actress Margaret Qualley made her first public appearance on July 22, 2024 [3], while filming a scene for a new horror movie in Jersey City [1], [2].

The appearance marks the first time the 31-year-old actress [2] has been seen in public since reports emerged regarding her split from musician Jack Antonoff.

Qualley was photographed running through the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey, while in character for the Paramount Pictures production "Possession" [1], [2]. She is playing the lead role of Anna in the horror remake, which is being directed by Parker Finn [1], [2]. The actress was seen wearing a black costume as part of the production's filming schedule.

This sighting occurred approximately two weeks after the news of the breakup first surfaced [1]. The timeline of the relationship between Qualley and Antonoff has been reported with varying details by different outlets. Cosmopolitan reported that the couple had three years of wedded bliss [4], while MSN reported that the breakup occurred after roughly two years of dating [1].

Qualley is working alongside co-star Callum Turner on the project [1]. The production has utilized various street locations in the city to capture the atmosphere required for the remake. The film is part of Paramount's current slate of horror titles directed by Finn [1], [2].

Margaret Qualley made her first public appearance on July 22, 2024

The return of Qualley to a public-facing role on a major studio set suggests a transition back to her professional commitments following a high-profile relationship dissolution. Because the sighting was tied to a professional obligation for a Paramount Pictures project, the appearance serves as both a promotional milestone for the film 'Possession' and a signal of her return to the public eye.