Who is Ian Drennan? Everything To Know About Caroline Polachek’s Ex-Husband

Ian Drennan is a musician, though he is best known for being the ex-husband of Caroline Polachek, a popular American singer-songwriter.

In 2015, Ian and Caroline tied the knot after dating for some time. Their wedding was highly publicized by Vogue magazine. Sadly, their marriage came to an end in 2018, leaving many to wonder what caused the separation of the formerly inseparable couple.

While Ian Drennan may not be a familiar name to many, Caroline Polachek has enjoyed mainstream recognition for over 15 years as a singer-songwriter. Her musical style, often described as alternative pop, has garnered her widespread admiration. She has also proven to be a force to be reckoned with in genres such as experimental pop, indie pop, and art pop.

Ian Drennan Was Born and Raised Somewhere in Bergen County, New Jersey

Unlike his ex-wife Caroline Elizabeth Polachek, many details are yet to be learned about the family background and early life of Ian Drennan. For instance, it is no secret that Caroline was born in Manhattan, New York City but raised in Connecticut. It is also common knowledge that she is 38 years old as she was born on the 20th of June 1985. All of such information about her ex-husband is not easily accessible.

Drennan’s age is yet to be confirmed but reports have it that he celebrates his birthday every 24th of September. Solely based on his looks, it wouldn’t be wrong to conclude that he is in his early 30s or approaching mid-30s at the moment. Regarding his family background, it is clear that he is a white American.

The only fact we can substantiate about Ian’s background is that he is a native of New Jersey. From what we gathered, he was born and raised somewhere in Bergen County which happens to be the most populous county in the state. After Drennan finished high school in New Jersey, he moved to Boston to further his education and his career pursuit would eventually have him settle in New York City.

He Also Makes a Living as a Musical Artist

If Ian Drennan and his ex-wife Caroline Polachek have anything in common, it’s the fact that they are both passionate about music. Although the former is nowhere near the latter’s career achievements, there is no doubt that he is a talented artist. If we are not mistaken, he first gained some measure of publicity as an artist when he partnered with Alex Craig to form a musical duo known as Big Trouble.

Alex had been his long-time friend with whom he attended the same high school. After high school, Alex left for New York for college and Ian went to Boston but they later got back together and decided to record; this marked the birth of Big Trouble. According to Drennan, his biggest musical influence was the early and mid-90s garage rock.

Ian Drennan and Caroline Polachek Got Married in 2015 and Divorced in 2018

The former couple was not secretive about their relationship but they weren’t the kind to share everything about their relationship with the public. For instance, it is hard to tell how they met, what attracted them to each other, and exactly when they began dating. However, it is speculated that it was music that brought them together and that they dated for a while before they got married.

Although the beginning of their relationship remains shrouded in mystery, it is common knowledge that Ian and Caroline tied the knot in 2015. The lovely ceremony was held at the New York Chinese Scholar’s Garden in Staten Island and drew considerable media attention due to Caroline’s high profile. Vogue magazine covered the event in detail. The wedding was even more special as it was officiated by Caroline’s opera teacher, Pamela Kuhn. However, the marriage did not last beyond three years, and Ian and Caroline decided to split up, finalizing their separation in 2018.

Why Did Ian Drennan and Caroline Polachek Divorce?

It seems Ian and Caroline had a peaceful separation as there was no public drama surrounding their divorce. Right from the time it emerged that the former couple decided to end their marriage, people have been curious about what led to it. But the former couple has decided to keep whatever transpired between them.

Neither of the two has addressed what happened to their marriage but it is believed that Caroline addressed this in several songs of Pang, her 2019 album. Songs like “Ocean of Tears”, “Look at Me Now”, and “New Normal” bother around her relationship with Ian but are elusive of what led to their separation.

In all, the quiet nature of their divorce has made it hard to figure out what happened. They had no kids together so there was no child custody battle which has had many couples spill the beans regarding what transpired in their relationship.

Who Is Ian Drennan Dating Now?

The ex-husband of Caroline Polachek, as far as the public knows, has not been in any relationship since his divorce from the famous American singer-songwriter. While it is possible that he has been in a relationship and kept it away from the public, it is widely believed that he is not dating anyone at the moment.

Polachek, on the other hand, has moved on with her love life. She is currently in a relationship with Matt Copson. Reports have it that Copson is a visual artist with whom Caroline has co-directed some of her music videos.

Where Is Ian Drennan Now?

According to multiple sources, Ian Drennan currently resides in New York City and is actively pursuing musical opportunities. During his marriage to Caroline Polachek, he wasn’t one to seek attention or publicity, which is why it’s been difficult to keep track of him since their divorce.