Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo and British actor Louis Partridge have reportedly called off their two-year relationship. The pair, both 22, are said to have parted ways several weeks ago, with friends rallying around an emotional Rodrigo.
A Sudden End to a Private Romance
A source close to the couple revealed the split to The Sun newspaper, stating, "They made such a lovely couple, so people who know them were shocked when they heard." The insider added that it had not been an easy decision, explaining, "It's not been the easiest few weeks for them, and they decided it's better to be apart for now."
The news surfaced after Rodrigo was seen at singer Lily Allen's Christmas party at the Stringfellows club in London's Covent Garden on Saturday, December 20, 2025. According to reports, the 'Drivers License' singer became upset when talking about the break-up at the event. "Olivia was at Lily's party and emotional when she was talking about it," the source said. "Her friends have rallied around her, but it's just been pretty rough."
Navigating Fame and a Public Relationship
The couple, who first got together in 2023, had consistently tried to maintain a level of privacy. In a March 2024 interview with British Vogue, Partridge openly discussed the challenges of dating in the spotlight. "Dating probably shouldn't be done in the public eye," he said. "There's enough going on between two people. You don't need the voices of thousands of others in your head."
He also acknowledged the disproportionate attention, noting, "I think she's got it a lot worse than I have. I can be a bit of a normal person. She's got tons and tons of eyes on her case." The actor, known for roles in 'Enola Holmes 3' and 'Paddington 2', also admitted to ignoring online commentary about their romance.
Despite their efforts, they were photographed together at several high-profile events in 2025, including the Glastonbury Festival—where Rodrigo headlined—and the Wimbledon tennis tournament. Partridge later told Esquire magazine in September that the attention felt "quite public" and reiterated their desire for a "sanctity to being private."
Looking Back on Their Time Together
The relationship had several public milestones:
- In October 2023, Rodrigo flew to London with friend Conan Gray to visit Partridge and celebrate Halloween.
- In August 2024, they enjoyed a date night at the Venice Film Festival following the premiere of Partridge's film, 'Disclaimer'. He later shared a photo of them on Instagram, making their relationship 'Instagram official'.
- Their last public appearance together was in October 2025 at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.
Just a few months before the split, in September 2025, Partridge had spoken positively about their relationship. When asked by Variety about being called "Mr. Olivia Rodrigo," he responded, "I'm very happy, and I think she is too, so all is good in our world."
As of now, neither Rodrigo nor Partridge has publicly confirmed or denied the reports of their separation. The news marks the end of one of young Hollywood's most-watched romances.
