People.com Celebrity Michelle Williams and Jason Segel Split The actors ended their year-long romance due to distance, PEOPLE has confirmed By Sarah Michaud Sarah Michaud Instagram Sarah Michaud is the senior news editor of PEOPLE's music vertical. She has been with the brand for close to 15 years, holding various roles across the digital news team before focusing on music. In 2021, Sarah won the CMA media achievement award for her coverage of country music. She earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, social work and English and resides outside of Boston. People Editorial Guidelines Published on February 26, 2013 07:45 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: AKM-GSI The fairytale is over for Michelle Williams and Jason Segel. The Oz the Great and Powerful star and the How I Met Your Mother actor split a few weeks ago after dating for a year, a source confirms to PEOPLE. The long distance – Williams, 32, is based in New York City, while Segel, 33, primarily resides in Los Angeles – was the reason behind the breakup, the source adds. Earlier in the month, the actress told In Style that she cherished public support of her relationship. PHOTOS: 5 Reasons We’re Mourning Michelle & Jason’s Split “If people are happy about it that makes me feel good … Any kind sentiment that the world can feed back, well, I won’t turn it down,” she explained. The couple, who were often seen out and about with 7-year-old Matilda, Williams’ daughter with the late Heath Ledger, began staying together in a Brooklyn apartment last fall. Reps for the actors have not commented.