Entertainment TV Anna Marie Tendler Says She 'Reached the Depth of Where I Could Go' After Divorce from John Mulaney "Everything that has transpired has been totally shocking and I think surreal," Tendler said of her divorce from the comedian By Joelle Goldstein Joelle Goldstein Twitter Joelle Goldstein is a TV Staff Editor for PEOPLE Digital. She has been with the brand for five years, beginning her time as a digital news writer, where she covered everything from entertainment news to crime stories and royal tours. Since then, she has worked as a writer-reporter on the Human Interest team and an associate editor on the TV team. In her current role, Joelle oversees all things TV and enjoys being able to say she has to watch The Kardashians, Dancing with the Stars and America's Got Talent for "work". Prior to joining PEOPLE, Joelle was employed at The Hollywood Reporter. She graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Television-Radio (and an appearance in the NCAA Women's Volleyball Final Four!) People Editorial Guidelines Published on January 12, 2022 10:06 PM Share Tweet Pin Email Anna Marie Tendler is opening up about her divorce from John Mulaney. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, which was published on Tuesday, Tendler, 36, said of her split from the comedian: "Everything that has transpired has been totally shocking and I think surreal." "In a way, I feel like, well, it can only go up from here," she continued to the outlet. "Because I reached the depth of where I could go." Mulaney, 38, and Tendler — who tied the knot in New York in summer 2014 — announced their split in May. John Mulaney and Anna Marie Tendler. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images John Mulaney Divorcing Anna Marie Tendler: What He's Said Over the Years About Their Relationship The news came three months after Mulaney completed a 60-day rehab stay to seek treatment after a relapse of his decades-long battle with addiction. "I am heartbroken that John has decided to end our marriage," Tendler told PEOPLE in a statement at the time of their split. "I wish him support and success as he continues his recovery." "John will not have any further comment as he continues to focus on his recovery and getting back to work," Mulaney's rep said in a statement to Page Six, which first reported the news. John Mulaney and Anna Marie Tendler. Jim Spellman/Getty Images In July, Mulaney filed for divorce in New York, per court records viewed by PEOPLE. Though Tendler was "heartbroken" by the split, she told Harper's Bazaar on Tuesday that she's since had time to reflect and process — and is now looking forward to starting a new chapter of life. "I feel lucky that I get to be standing on the precipice of all of these new things, that I get to possibly experience, and who knows how they will go?" she explained to the outlet. "And there is certainly something exciting about that." Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. As for Mulaney, he has since returned to the stage for his well-received stand-up tour, titled "From Scratch." The comedian is now dating actress Olivia Munn, and the couple welcomed their first child, son Malcolm Hiệp Mulaney, on Nov. 24.