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Meet 'Game of Thrones' Actress Natalie Dormer's Boyfriend David Oakes
Meet 'Game of Thrones' Actress Natalie Dormer's Boyfriend David Oakes

Natalie Dormer is probably best known for portraying Margaery Tyrell in the hit HBO television show Game of Thrones. Besides that, she gained fame for her performance in The Tudors, Captain America: The First Avenger, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay film series, and Penny Dreadful: City of Angels.

To say, she has achieved a flourishing career in the entertainment industry, which is as good as her personal life. The English actress has been in a romantic relationship with her longtime boyfriend, David Oakes.

The couple first met each other in 2019 when they worked together in the West End play Venus in Fur. They got to know each other and eventually began dating. Since then, they have been inseparable.

However, as both are very private over their lives – including their love life – both don’t talk much about it. Besides, Dormer doesn’t even have a social media handle – Instagram or Twitter – and while Oakes does have them, he doesn’t give out much on his personal life.

Who is Natalie Dormer’s boyfriend?

Like Dormer, her boyfriend, Oakes, is a fellow English actor with 26 acting credits to his IMDb profile.

Natalie Dormer with her boyfriend, David Oakes.

Natalie Dormer with her boyfriend, David Oakes (Photo: DailyMail)

He made his acting debut in 1991 in the movie titled Shuttlecock. After that, he took a huge break from acting and made his return in 2008 with a small role in the TV mini-series, Bonekickers.

Some of his known works from 2008 to 2018 include Walter’s War, The Pillars of the Earth, The Borgias, Truth or Die, The White Queen, Love by Design, The Living and the Dead, Cold Skin, and Studniówk@.

Similarly, from 2019 to 2021, he appeared in movies and TV shows such as Victoria, The Garden of Evening Mists, You, and Shuttlecock.

As of now, he is all set for his upcoming role in the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla. In it, he portrays one of the lead roles of Earl Godwin. Additionally, he has one film lined up, The Giaour — currently in pre-production.

Born in 1983 in Hampshire, England, Oakes is presently 38 years of age. He celebrates his birthday every year on October 14. His birth name is Rowan David Oakes. 

His father’s name is Jeremy Charles Oakes, and his mother’s name is Fiona Brockhurst (née Cunningham). While his father is a Church of England canon, his mother is a professional musician. Furthermore, he stands at a towering height of 6 feet 0½ inches (1.84 meters).

Natalie Dormer and David Oakes are parents of one

The Penny Dreadful: City of Angels actress and her boyfriend are a happy couple. Apart from that, they are also parents to an adorable baby girl whose name isn’t disclosed yet.

In January 2021, the couple of almost two years welcomed their first child together. However, all the details of Dormer’s pregnancy and childbirth were kept private due to their privacy.

Natalie Dormer at The BRIT Awards 2019 (Photo: JEFF SPICER / GETTY)

Dormer only revealed that she had become a mother to a daughter in late April 2021, when she appeared on the That’s After Life! podcast. She had jokingly said that getting pregnant and having a baby is a perfect thing to do during a pandemic.

Her words were, “It’s the perfect thing to do during a pandemic, is get pregnant and have a baby.” The actress then added, “I feel like I’m probably being a bit of a cliche. She [her daughter] will probably be sitting in a bar in 30 years’ time… going, ‘Yeah, I’m a COVID baby!'”

“I think there’s going to be lots of COVID babies, because what else could people do?” Dormer continued.

As she went on, she mentioned that although her daughter is only three months old, she is an absolute joy. “I’m never going to complain about shooting hours ever again because sleep deprivation is something else,” she added.

The 40-year-old actress also said, “People say, ‘Your whole perspective on life will change, and your whole set of value system…’ and you sort of roll your eyes and go, ‘Yeah, yeah…’ – and then you have one (baby) and you go, ‘Oh, wow!'”

Concluding her shocking news of having a baby, she stated that she will be returning to the entertainment industry soon enough but will initially accept theater roles only so that she will remain in London alongside her family.

“I’m going to find it very difficult, I think. You don’t want to warp the childhood experience. People in the industry that I’m in do lean on nannies and they do that for a reason, so that they can take children with them.”

“But, I mean for me, this is the perfect time to go back to the stage, because then I could be with her all day. But with COVID, who knows when that will happen,” Dormer concluded.

Natalie Dormer with her boyfriend, David Oakes, at the after party of 'Venus In Fur.'

Natalie Dormer with her boyfriend, David Oakes, at the after party of ‘Venus In Fur’ (Photo: David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

As of this date, Dormer and Oaker have kept all the details of their daughter upto themselves only. They are yet to reveal their child’s name and share her pictures.

Natalie Dormer was previously engaged to Anthony Byrne

Before dating her present boyfriend, Dormer was engaged to her longtime director fiancé, Anthony Byrne.

The former couple first met each other on the sets of the show The Tudors. They eventually began dating in 2007.

Four years later, in 2011, they got engaged while on a boat in India. Revealing how Byrne proposed to her, Dormer told The Independent, “We were on a lake in the middle of nowhere… He’ll probably kill me actually; he’s very private.”

Natalie Dormer with her former fiance Anthony Byrne.

Natalie Dormer with her former fiance Anthony Byrne (Photo: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic)

Since then, the engaged duo was always together and kept everything low-key. It even looked like they would get married sometime in the near future. However, that didn’t seem to be the case as they parted ways in November 2018.

The news of their split was first reported by New Statesman, who interviewed the actress. The outlet mentioned that the two parted ways after promoting the thriller film In Darkness – which they co-wrote – that summer.

Dipesh is an experienced writer who has been covering entertainment news and stories for more than four years. Presently, he writes stories for Glamour Buff and GB Issue.

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Richard Gadd’s Controversial Romance with Actress Auditioning for ‘Baby Reindeer’

All about his former dating life.

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Richard Gadd’s Controversial Romance with Actress Auditioning for ‘Baby Reindeer’

Baby Reindeer was a great hit for Richard Gadd, the creator and star of the Netflix series.

The British black comedy drama-thriller was adapted from Gadd’s autobiographical one-man show and hit the streaming service on April 11, 2024. The 7-episode drama, produced by  Clerkenwell Films, was an instant hit and grabbed the attention of millions worldwide.

As Baby Reindeer was based on Gadd’s real-life events, viewers were instantly accustomed to digging deeper into the happenings of the series, mainly relationships. As if that wasn’t enough, his professional conduct was also questioned.

Days after Baby Reindeer hit Netflix, on April 16, 2024, a transgender actress named Reece Lyons came forward on X, claiming she and Gadd dated for a brief period and that she also auditioned for the role of Gadd’s ex-girlfriend, Teresa “Teri,” in the Netflix series.

Lyons never specifically mentioned Gadd or Baby Reindeer in her X thread but an investigation by Deadline confirmed that she was indeed talking about the Netflix show and its creator.

In her X thread, Lyons mentioned that she didn’t believe she was a victim of abuse but acknowledged that Gadd hurt her even if there was no conscious intent to do so. Additionally, she was hurt by Gadd “conflating a work opportunity with a dating dynamic.”

As per Deadline, Gadd and Lyons first met each other in October 2021. Both of them were in the bar of London’s Bush Theatre after Lyons had performed the one-woman show Overflow.

“I had met him in the bar after one of my shows. He was with a friend; they both approached me after my performance to congratulate me, and that’s when he offered to buy me a drink,” Lyons recalled her first encounter with Gadd on her X thread.

She then stated that she initially thought of declining the offer as she didn’t know Gadd but before she could decline the offer, she recognized him. She claimed that Gadd had followed her on Instagram a month earlier.

It was at that moment she realized that this wasn’t a normal chance encounter. She decided to accept his offer for a drink, after which they began their conversation. “We split off from his friend, and he began to tell me about his upcoming Netflix show that he had written,” she wrote.

Lyons continued her X thread by writing that Gadd had offered her the role of his ex-girlfriend, a trans woman. As per Lyons, Gadd mentioned that he allegedly didn’t treat his now-former girlfriend the best.

When Gadd offered the role, Lyons claimed she was interested in auditioning for the role and told him to contact her agent. Right after that, Gadd allegedly expressed his romantic feelings for Lyons.

Weeks after their first meet, Gadd contacted Lyons and asked her out on a date. She agreed even though she was mindful of the overlap between the romantic invitation and the upcoming audition. During their date, their conversations didn’t turn out well.

Richard Gadd for Netflix’s ‘Baby Reindeer’ (Photo: Instagram)

After a week, Lyons texted him and ended things prematurely. She told him that she didn’t think the conflation of the upcoming audition for Baby Reindeer and dating each other at the same time was very wise, and Gadd replied that he understood what she meant.

However, things didn’t end then and there between the two, as Lyons claimed that Gadd spontaneously called her two weeks later and expressed his desire to try dating again. When he said that, she felt conflicted as she had previously set clear boundaries and he appeared to understand them.

“‘What if I say, no?’ I asked myself. ‘Does that mean he would feel slighted, and I wouldn’t get the chance to audition?’ I decided to say yes and quickly found myself pulled back into his emotional chaos again,” Lyons wrote on her X thread.

As per Deadline, Gadd and Lyons had gone on four dates between October and November 2021, before the former decided to end things permanently in December of the same year. As per sources close to Gadd, some conversations about a Baby Reindeer audition might have taken place while the two were dating.

In March 2022, three months after Gadd and Lyons broke up, the latter auditioned for the role of Teresa “Teri” and submitted her self-tape to Nina Gold Casting. However, she wasn’t offered the role and it ultimately went to Mexican actress Nava Mau.

Deadline reported in May 2024 that Gadd had no control over the casting process on Baby Reindeer but provided some feedback on audition tapes to Clerkenwell Films. Likewise, Gadd and Lyons seemingly had a final conversation after the actress for the role of Teresa “Teri” was finalized.

As per Lyons’ X thread, Gadd reportedly consoled her over the phone and mentioned that her audition was exceptional. “But it’s out of my hands. Netflix is looking for somebody who’s already a star,” Gadd reportedly told Lyons.

Sources close to Gadd stated that Lyons was the one who asked him for feedback on her audition on the day of rejection. She then asked him, “But what about us?” to which he replied, “It’s not going to work. You’re too confrontational for me.” “And that was it,” she concluded.

After Lyons went public with her relationship with Gadd, Baby Reindeer’s producer Clerkenwell Films launched an investigation into Lyons’ comments. This investigation revealed that Gadd had not disclosed his romantic liaison with Lyons to Clerkenwell Films.

During the investigation process, Lyons was neither interviewed on the phone nor in person, as Clerkenwell Films believed that her X thread, along with other evidence, was enough. Clerkenwell Films ultimately concluded that Gadd behaved professionally and casting decisions were not compromised.

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Logan Lerman Sealed the Deal with a Heartwarming Proposal

Logan Lerman is officially engaged since November 2023.

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Logan Lerman Sealed the Deal with a Heartwarming Proposal

Love was in the air for Logan Lerman as the talented actor took a significant step in his personal life. After years of a blissful relationship, he finally popped the question to his longtime girlfriend, Analuisa Corrigan, in November 2023. 

The Percy Jackson star sealed the deal with a heartwarming proposal, officially taking their romance to the next level. Fans and well-wishers alike eagerly await the details of this romantic milestone as the couple prepares to embark on marital bliss.

 In this article, we delve into the captivating tale of Lerman’s proposal, their relationship, and the woman who has captured his heart.

Logan Lerman opened up about his proposal to Analusia Corrigan

Lerman recently opened up about the charming way he proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Corrigan. 

During an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the 32-year-old actor shared the delightful details of how he popped the question in an unconventional yet romantic setting – a rowboat in New York City’s iconic Central Park.

He revealed that while in New York, he initially had no concrete plan for the proposal but soon realized he needed a private and intimate setting.

Corrigan, 29, pointed out the rowboats; he thought it would be a perfect idea but discovered that he lacked the necessary rowing skills.

He described how his fiancée ended up doing all the hard work, rowing the boat. At the same time, he sat back and enjoyed the scenery.

As they drew the attention of onlookers amused by the sight of Corrigan manning the oars, he bided his time until they reached a secluded part of the lake.

In that tranquil moment, surrounded by the beauty of Central Park, Lerman seized the opportunity and popped the question to his beloved. 

Despite the initial challenges, the proposal went smoothly. Lerman’s heartwarming tale beautifully captures the essence of love, spontaneity, and the willingness to embrace unexpected moments that make memories truly special.

Logan Lerman with his fiancée after the proposal

After the heartwarming proposal in Central Park, Lerman and his fiancée, Corrigan, made a stunning red carpet appearance, celebrating their love and future together. 

On March 21, the couple graced the premiere of Hulu’s We Were the Lucky Ones in Los Angeles, radiating joy and complementing each other perfectly with their coordinated looks.

Lerman, known for his role in Bullet Train, cut a dashing figure in a sleek black overcoat and dress pants, adding a touch of sophistication with a silver silk shirt. Meanwhile, Corrigan, stunned in a chic black bandeau dress, exuding elegance and confidence.

Their red carpet debut as an engaged couple came four months after Corrigan took to Instagram to share the exciting news of Lerman’s proposal. 

In a heartfelt post, she playfully referred to her future husband as “Mrs. Logie,” accompanied by a series of endearing snapshots, including a photo booth strip capturing their loving embrace and a close-up video showcasing the exquisite engagement ring.

Lerman, clearly smitten, responded with a sweet comment, expressing his love for his “sweetie.” 

Who is Analusia Corrigan?

Lerman’s fiancée, Corrigan, is a talented artist whose journey has been shaped by her diverse cultural experiences and the unwavering support of her family. 

Growing up in San Diego, her frequent road trips to Mexico with her mother instilled in her a deep appreciation for culture, which she later incorporated into her art.

It was her father’s work with the renowned Alvin Ailey dance company in New York City that ignited a new creative spark within her. She viewed the crew as a “window to real people in real life,” an experience she didn’t have on the West Coast. 

Her parents played a pivotal role in nurturing her artistic aspirations, always ensuring that she understood the value of the arts and that being an artist was a viable career path.

Logan Lerman's long time partner, Analuisa Corrigan

Logan Lerman’s long time partner, Analuisa Corrigan (Source: Instagram)

Her artistic pursuits led her to enroll at the Parsons School of Design, where she initially studied oil painting but later pivoted to graphic design, realizing the challenges of succeeding in the former field. 

However, after graduation, Corrigan discovered that her true passion lay not in technology but in creating tangible works with her hands.

It was during the COVID-19 pandemic that Corrigan found her calling in ceramic art, initially selling ashtrays and mugs with unique designs. Her work explores “figurative shapes and their innate matter, language and sensation,” as described on her website. 

From lamps and mirrors to wall hangings, Corrigan’s creations are a testament to her talent and dedication.

Now displaying her art at shows and during New York City’s design week, Corrigan has garnered a steady stream of clients. She remains grateful for the opportunity to have her creations grace the intimate spaces of people’s homes. 

Logan Lerman’s relationship timeline with Analusia Corrigan

Lerman and Corrigan’s relationship timeline is a heartwarming tale of love that blossomed from a long-distance connection into a deep, lasting bond. 

The couple first sparked romance rumors in January 2020 when they were linked together. However, they kept their relationship relatively private in its early stages.

It wasn’t until August 2022 that Lerman and Corrigan made their red carpet debut as a couple at the premiere of Bullet Train, marking a significant milestone in their journey together. 

Despite the initial distance, with Corrigan residing in New York City and Lerman in Los Angeles, they found a way to make their relationship thrive.

She has provided glimpses into their life together through her Instagram account, which is primarily dedicated to showcasing her exceptional work as a ceramic artist. 

However, she occasionally shares endearing snaps of Lerman, who sometimes lends a helping hand in her studio, highlighting the supportive and collaborative nature of their partnership.

Lerman, too, has been unafraid to express his adoration for Corrigan publicly. In December 2021, he penned a heartfelt tribute on her 27th birthday, referring to her as his “best friend” and expressing his gratitude for having her in his life, making every day “better and brighter.”

Logan Lerman with Analusia Corrigan

Logan Lerman with Analusia Corrigan (Source: E! Online)

Then, during one of Corrigan’s visits to Los Angeles, the lockdown occurred, leading her to extend her stay with Lerman and allowing them to strengthen their bond further.

Over the past three years, Lerman and Corrigan have embraced adventures together, exploring the world hand in hand. 

From hiking in the Pacific Northwest to immersing themselves in the beauty of Italy, their love has flourished amidst breathtaking landscapes and new experiences.

As their relationship deepened, they reached significant milestones, such as attending Lerman’s co-star Joey King’s wedding in Mallorca together in 2023. 

Their commitment culminated in Lerman’s heartwarming proposal to Corrigan in November 2023, marking the beginning of a new chapter in their enduring love story.

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Is Tyla Dating Kai Cenat?

Tyla won Grammy Award from her single Water.

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Is Tyla Dating Kai Cenat?

Famous South African singer Tyla is on the news after impressing everyone in the music industry with her unique singing and melodious voice. She has been making rounds on different platforms to promote her new album.

Recently, she joined famous Twitch streamer Kai Cenat, where she performed and danced with him. During the segment, Cenat revealed he had a crush on Tyla, which has prompted fans to speculate if they are dating.

Tyla trolls Kai Cenat in a comedic livestream

Tyla and Cenat shared funny moments during their livestream. However, during one part of the segment, the conversation got awkward. When he revealed he had a crush on her and asked her about a date, she seemed not ready for the question.

Tyla trolls Kai Cenat in Livestream

Tyla trolls Kai Cenat in Livestream. (Credit: Instagram)

However, he was not hoping for the answer she would give back. They were playing Truth or Dare when he made his move. However, Tyla was not impressed with his actions. In front of hundreds of thousands of viewers, she turned him down and clarified that she was unhappy he had asked during the stream.

Kai asked Tyla if she would like to go on a date with him during the livestream. Tyla appeared caught off guard and responded with surprise, asking if he was serious. He confirmed he was, but Tyla covered her face with her hand and told him not to do that. Kai did not understand why and asked her again if she would like to date him.

Tyla explained that she was unhappy with his actions due to the number of people watching the stream. Kai doubled down and explained that it was just part of the game. The awkward interaction was recorded and reposted on X, formerly Twitter, where it quickly went viral. Kai was then subjected to a barrage of trolling comments.

She then decided to shut the rumors once and for all by replying, “We are Just Friends Though.”. Cenat understood he was making her uncomfortable and wouldn’t get the answer he was looking for, so he just agreed and moved quickly to the next question.

Tyla’s boyfriend, dating history, and past relationships

It was pretty clear from the video that Tyla was not interested in Cenat; however, many fans are wondering if she is dating anyone.

She has confirmed that she is currently single and not in a relationship. She addressed rumors about her dating life during an episode of the ‘We Need To Talk’ podcast, stating simply, “I don’t have a boyfriend.”

There were many rumors that she was in a relationship with singer Rema. After leaving one of the concerts, the picture of two of them walking out and holding hands went viral. This created huge rumors on social media and paparazzi that they were dating.

However, in the same podcast, she cleared these rumors as well. She also responded by saying Rema is a very good friend of hers but, they are not in a relationship.

Tyla’s rise to stardom

Tyla is a 21-year-old singer from South Africa. She made a popular song called Water in 2023 that people loved. It made her famous around the world.

The song was special to Tyla, and people listened to it a lot on Spotify. In America, Tyla became the first solo singer from South Africa to be on the Billboard charts in 55 years.

The song was so good that Tyla was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best African Music. She was also put fourth on the BBC’s Sound of 2024 list, which said she would be popular in the music industry for the next year.

Her stardom reached full circle when she won the Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance with her hit single Water.

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