Joe Alwyn and Sarah Pidgeon appear to be enjoying a new chapter together.
The actors were recently spotted sharing an affectionate afternoon in London, with new photos showing the pair enjoying a relaxed picnic in the middle of the city’s summer heatwave. While neither has publicly commented on the nature of their relationship, their latest outing is adding even more fuel to ongoing romance speculation.
According to photos obtained by TMZ, the 35-year-old Hamnet star and the 29-year-old actress, who recently gained widespread attention for portraying Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, looked completely at ease as they spent time together in a park on Monday, June 29.
The candid images captured the two sitting together in the tall grass with a picnic spread nearby, chatting, laughing and enjoying each other’s company away from cameras and red carpets.
The outing quickly turned more affectionate.
Photographs show Alwyn and Pidgeon cuddling throughout the afternoon before sharing what appeared to be a long kiss, marking the clearest public display yet that the pair may be more than just friends.
While neither actor has addressed the photos publicly, fans have been piecing together clues for several weeks.
Earlier this month, the same outlet published another set of images showing Alwyn and Pidgeon walking arm-in-arm during what appeared to be another date. The pair were photographed smiling, laughing and sharing a kiss, prompting early speculation that they had quietly started seeing each other.
The latest London outing only strengthens those rumors.
Although both actors have largely kept their personal lives private, they have also crossed paths at several major industry events throughout the year. Alwyn and Pidgeon were both among the guests at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and later attended the 2026 Met Gala, leading some fans to wonder if their relationship had been developing behind the scenes for months.
Neither appearance attracted much attention at the time, but viewed alongside the recent paparazzi photos, those shared events have taken on new significance.
For Alwyn, the reported romance marks the first time he has been publicly linked to someone since his high-profile split from Taylor Swift.
The actor and the global pop superstar ended their relationship in 2023 after six years together. Throughout their time as a couple, they maintained an unusually private relationship despite Swift’s enormous global fame, rarely appearing together publicly and choosing to keep much of their personal life out of the spotlight.
Since their breakup, Alwyn has remained largely focused on his acting career, avoiding public discussion of his personal life and steering clear of romance headlines.
Meanwhile, Swift has moved forward with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. The couple’s relationship has become one of pop culture’s biggest stories, and reports indicate the pair are now preparing for their upcoming wedding in New York City.
With both former partners seemingly embracing new chapters, public attention has naturally shifted toward Alwyn’s own personal life.
Pidgeon has also been building impressive momentum in Hollywood.
Best known to many audiences through her stage work and recent television projects, the actress received widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, earning praise for bringing emotional depth and nuance to one of modern America’s most closely followed public figures.
As her profile continues to rise, her personal life has also begun attracting increased public interest.
Despite the attention surrounding the latest photographs, neither Alwyn nor Pidgeon has publicly confirmed they are dating. Both have built reputations for keeping their relationships private, making it unlikely either will rush to comment on speculation.
