Olivia Cooke may play a character in House of the Dragon that stirs mixed emotions, but she became an internet sensation the moment she asked, “what’s your drink of choice?”
Although Olivia had already established herself in the entertainment industry before this interview, the way her co-star Emma D’Arcy responded—“A negroni. Sbagliato. With Prosecco in it”—instantly won over audiences, making both actors beloved figures online.
Whether on-screen or off, Olivia Cooke always keeps audiences intrigued (@livkatecooke/Insta)
Her charm has certainly won over fans, but who has captured Olivia’s heart?
Despite her high-profile career, particularly with the second season of House of the Dragon debuting in mid-June, the 30-year-old keeps details about her romantic life private, leaving it unclear whether she is currently in a relationship.
Back in 2022, around the time the series premiered, Olivia was rumored to be involved with Welsh actor Jacob Ifan, recognized for his role in A Discovery of Witches, as they frequently appeared in each other’s Instagram posts. However, neither of them addressed the speculation.
Before these rumors, the British actress was in a relationship with Pixie co-star Ben Hardy, which was confirmed when they were seen in London holding hands and sharing kisses. Their romance ended five months later.
Earlier relationships include Christopher Abbott, with whom she was linked from 2015 to 2016 after co-starring in Katie Says Goodbye, and Alex Roe, known for The 5th Wave, whom she dated in 2014.
Beyond her confirmed and rumored relationships, House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones enthusiasts seem to enjoy pairing Olivia with her fellow British co-star Matt Smith.
Playing Daemon Targaryen in the hit Binge series, Matt’s character may clash with Olivia’s on-screen, but fans love creating TikTok edits of the duo. However, there’s no indication that they are romantically involved.
During an interview with Elle UK, Olivia fondly recalled their first encounter at the Met Gala, saying, “And he looked me up and down and went, ‘Olivia that dress screams party!’” She added, “And I’ve loved him ever since.”
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