Australian actor Josh Lawson has reportedly become engaged to his long-term girlfriend, talent manager Sharyn Hart. The couple, who are said to be 'old flames', are based in Sydney but have chosen to keep their romance and the engagement news away from the public eye.
A Private Proposal for a Publicity-Shy Star
According to a report in the Herald Sun, the 44-year-old actor, best known for his role in the US series House of Lies and as Kano in Mortal Kombat, recently proposed to Hart. Lawson, a former Home and Away star, has a reputation for being publicity-shy, and the couple has not shared any details of their relationship or the engagement on social media.
Sharyn Hart, a mother-of-one, is a talent manager whose recent role as a guest liaison on Network Ten's The Project ended when the show was axed in June this year. She has a background in television production, having also worked on the network's reality hit I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!.
Past Links and Denials
Hart was previously linked to AFL legend Jimmy Bartel in 2019, following his split from his wife Nadia. At the time, she was a producer on The Project and was rumoured to be part of a group of women in a 'close friendship' with the footballer. However, Hart strongly denied these claims to the Daily Mail, stating reports of a romantic relationship were 'factually incorrect'.
The pair's friendship is believed to have begun on the now-defunct AFL talk show Before the Game. For his part, Josh Lawson has made headlines for past relationships with actress Rachael Taylor, his co-star in Any Questions for Ben?, and model Emily Gillies.
Lawson's Candid Career Reflections
In a 2021 interview with The Daily Telegraph, Lawson spoke frankly about his career and his decision to return to Australia after working in Hollywood. He admitted that his dreams of becoming a leading man had faded, citing the incredibly high bar set by actors like Chris Hemsworth and Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.
'Now, leading men are The Rock and Jason Statham and Chris Hemsworth, who is like a genetic freak in a way,' Lawson said. 'He is so good looking it is just crazy. There are these people who are so attractive that the bar is so high now I don't even want to play the game. I will leave that to the beautiful people.' He added that as he gets older, he actively avoids roles that rely primarily on looks, as this no longer brings him happiness.
While fans await official confirmation from the couple, reports suggest that this 'old flames' reunion has taken a significant and happy step forward with Lawson's proposal.
