Marriage to Stephanie Gonis and Divorce

In 2008, Auerbach married Stephanie Gonis, and they have one daughter together. The couple's relationship became the subject of public attention in 2013 when Auerbach announced their separation. During the divorce proceedings, reports surfaced that included serious allegations from both sides. According to court documents, Auerbach claimed that Gonis had exhibited troubling behavior that impacted their daughter, while Gonis alleged emotional mistreatment during the marriage. The specifics of these claims were not publicly clarified, and neither party confirmed the full details in the media.

The divorce settlement included a reported $5 million payout to Gonis, along with the couple’s marital home and a lock of Bob Dylan’s hair, an unusual item reportedly part of Auerbach’s collection. The nature of the divorce and the associated claims prompted widespread media speculation, but both parties eventually maintained privacy on the matter.

Post-Divorce Rumors and Public Speculation

Following the divorce, Auerbach was seen without a wedding ring during public appearances, including at the Grammy Awards. Less than a year after the separation, tabloids and social media users began speculating about a new romantic relationship when photographs showed Auerbach shopping for a diamond ring. Though rumors quickly spread that he was engaged, his representatives responded with a “no comment.”