Olivia Rodrigo and Winona Ryder. Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philippe. Alexa Chung and Alex Turner. These are just a few of the celebrity couples whose love stories have become etched in our collective memory, inspiring nostalgia for a bygone era. Each duo seemed destined to be together, their every move scrutinized and immortalized in tabloids and paparazzi photos. Like the iconic image of Depp and Ryder locking eyes at the 1991 Golden Globes, or the passionate love letter Turner penned to Chung, these moments captured the essence of their love and became cultural touchstones.
While the fate of these past romances may be shrouded in mystery, a new celebrity couple has emerged to capture our hearts: Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge. Whispers of their relationship began in late 2023, with sightings of Partridge and Rodrigo together in London. The ‘Enola Holmes’ actor was spotted in the audience at Rodrigo’s year-end performances and ‘Guts’ tour concerts, and the pair have been seen on numerous dates in both London and Los Angeles. Rumors were fueled further by a steamy paparazzi photo of them at a gas station, leaving little to the imagination.
Despite the buzz surrounding their relationship, the couple maintained a relatively low profile, choosing to keep their romance private. However, all that changed at the 81st Venice Film Festival. As if to officially declare their love to the world, Rodrigo and Partridge walked hand-in-hand on the red carpet for the premiere of Apple TV+’s ‘Disclaimer,’ starring Partridge. Their arrival sent the internet into a frenzy, with fans drawing parallels to the iconic romance of Edward and Bella from the ‘Twilight’ saga.
Partridge’s resemblance to Edward, their suave arrival in sunglasses, and the sea of star-struck onlookers capturing every moment with their cameras added to the cinematic atmosphere. However, it was Rodrigo’s palpable happiness, mirroring Partridge’s, that truly stole the show. Their undeniable affection for one another was evident throughout the weekend, from the film screening to the private dinner for ‘Disclaimer,’ as they happily documented their moments together with photos and videos.
To solidify their public declaration of love, Partridge took to Instagram, posting a loving image of himself gazing adoringly at his girlfriend. Fans are thrilled for Rodrigo, embracing this new chapter of her life. The couple’s blossoming romance, with Partridge exuding the qualities of a ‘green flag’ partner for the pop star known for her heart-wrenching breakup anthems, is painting a picture of a sweet and wholesome love story.
While it’s too early to predict the future of their relationship, one thing is certain: Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge have captured the attention of the world, and the possibility of a love-themed album from Rodrigo is tantalizingly close. For now, we can only wait and see what unfolds for this new Hollywood power couple, and perhaps, just perhaps, their love story will become one for the ages. Alexa, play ‘Supermassive Black Hole.’
