Jenny Mollen opened up about feeling overshadowed early in her marriage to Jason Biggs, saying she often felt pushed aside because of his fame and success. On the podcast “What Matters With Liz,” Mollen said that when they first got together, she had “a chip on my shoulder” because she went from being the person who felt in control of her life to being with a man who, “career wise,” was far more visible than she was. She said that in many social situations, people were mesmerized by Biggs, leaving her feeling like “the guest” instead of an equal partner.
The actress and writer compared her experience to Prince Harry’s role as the “spare,” saying she related to the feeling of being secondary and not getting the attention she believed she deserved. She said the dynamic made her angry and left her feeling brushed aside. Mollen also reflected on her background, saying that growing up with “two narcissist parents” and later marrying someone who was “wildly more famous” than her left her without a clear structure or sense that people were listening to her. That, she said, gave her freedom to say whatever she wanted because she believed her actions were not being closely watched.
Mollen’s remarks were shared after the couple’s separation became public earlier this month. A spokesperson for Mollen and Biggs confirmed that the pair had split after 18 years of marriage, but said they remained on good terms and were focused on raising their two sons, Lazlo and Sid. The episode in which Mollen discussed her marriage was recorded before the breakup was announced, though it aired afterward.
The pair had been the subject of breakup rumors for months before the split was confirmed. Despite the separation, reports suggested they were still spending time together, including celebrating Biggs’ 48th birthday in early May. A source said the former couple remained closely connected and expected to stay on excellent terms.
Mollen also recently reflected on her emotional struggles in a Substack essay, writing about her search for self-worth and validation. She described even her happiest moments as fleeting, saying they felt like pennies disappearing into a bottomless well.
Mollen and Biggs first met on the set of the 2007 film My Best Friend’s Girl. They got engaged in January 2008, eloped that April, and later renewed their vows in Napa, California, in July 2008. Their relationship lasted nearly two decades and included two children, even as Mollen now looks back on the challenges of being married to a much more famous partner.
