Speculation is swirling around a potential new Hollywood romance between Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline and actor Lukas Gage, with both celebrities engaging in a series of cryptic social media exchanges that have set tongues wagging.
Social Media Sparks Fuel the Fire
The rumour mill went into overdrive when popular gossip site DeuxMoi reported on Monday that the pair, previously considered close friends, had transitioned into a genuine romantic relationship. The report described them as having gone from "friends to flames" and having "turned their romance real."
In a characteristically modern twist, Cline responded directly to the report on Instagram with a simple but telling comment: "[Oh my f***ing god]." This was swiftly followed by a more revealing confirmation, with the actress declaring Gage to be the "[love of my life]," though she notably expressed dissatisfaction with the accompanying photograph published by the outlet.
A Playful Public Exchange
The interaction didn't stop there. Gage, known for his role in The People We Meet on Vacation, joined the conversation with a humorous anecdote. He joked that both he and Cline had undergone the cosmetic skin treatment Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) on the same day. Cline playfully lamented in response that she "didn't even know how to bake" her uneven complexion, adding a layer of casual intimacy to their public banter.
This online flirtation follows earlier public displays of affection. Last October, Cline, the 28-year-old South Carolina native, raised eyebrows by commenting "I love you forever" on an Instagram post celebrating Gage's book event, adding, "I'm so proud of you!" The 30-year-old Californian actor was also photographed following Cline out of Paris Hilton's Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir after-party in Los Angeles on January 21st, further stoking curiosity.
Celebrity Reactions and Gage's Personal Revelations
The couple's apparent "hard launch" on social media drew excited comments from fellow celebrities, including Vanderpump Rules alum Katie Maloney, transgender trailblazer Dylan Mulvaney, and actress Iris Apatow. Their public endorsement added significant weight to the burgeoning romance narrative.
This development arrives just two months after Gage made candid personal revelations on the In Your Dreams podcast. The actor, who has authored I Wrote This For Attention and lives with borderline personality disorder, disclosed that he identifies as "10 percent straight." He admitted to having had sexual relationships with "multiple" women but expressed discomfort with certain intimate acts.
More poignantly, Gage revealed he struggles to connect with women "emotionally," stating he is "definitely queer" and believes he will "end up with a guy for sure." In an interview with Them last October, he elaborated, "I think everyone's beautiful and hot, and I think I genuinely loved my girlfriend in the book that I talked about. It wasn’t me hiding who I was and trying to lie and deceive her." He added, "I don't know, I fall in love with someone every day. That's a problem. Maybe it's not."
Past Relationships and Future Projects
Gage's personal life has been under scrutiny recently. He finalised his divorce from Kim Kardashian's hairstylist, Chris Appleton, in 2024 after a marriage that lasted only seven months. Meanwhile, Madelyn Cline's own dating history includes relationships with her Outer Banks co-star Chase Stokes, DJ Zack Bia, singer Jackson Guthy, comedian Pete Davidson, and Prince Constantine-Alexios of Greece and Denmark.
On the professional front, both actors have busy schedules. Cline is concluding her role as Sarah Cameron in the fifth and final season of Netflix's hit series Outer Banks, set to premiere later this year. She is also reportedly in talks to star in Judd Apatow's untitled 2027 comedy and will feature in the yacht-set action thriller Day Drinker alongside Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz.
Lukas Gage is preparing for the premiere of Rosebush Pruning, a Spanish-set family drama, at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. His upcoming slate also includes a role in Hulu's Prison Break reboot, the rom-com Love Language, and the Jean-Michel Basquiat biopic Samo Lives.
As the entertainment world watches closely, the evolving dynamic between Madelyn Cline and Lukas Gage continues to captivate fans, blending personal revelation with the timeless allure of a potential Hollywood love story.
