8 Things You Didn't Know About Louis Partridge, Olivia Rodrigo's Boyfriend

British actor Louis Partridge has emerged as one of the most buzzed-about leading men of the moment, thanks to his breakout role in Enola Holmes, where he starred opposite Millie Bobby Brown, and his gritty portrayal of Sid Vicious in Pistol. The 20-year-old, who has quickly amassed millions of followers on Instagram, has also made headlines for his eye for fashion, charismatic interview presence, and of course, his budding relationship with pop icon Olivia Rodrigo. 

Dating rumors surrounding Partridge and Olivia Rodrigo began swirling around October 2023, with reports that the pair were spotted out and about in London together. Fans captured blurry photos of the rumored couple, who were pictured walking with their arms around each other's waists, prompting immediate speculation on the relationship status of the duo. 

Although neither Rodrigo nor Partridge is particularly vocal about their relationship, the couple has been spotted numerous times together since their first public appearance together, photographed everywhere from the streets of New York City—where they were seen in a PDA-heavy exchange on the sidewalk—to a romantic getaway in upstate New York, effectively confirming their romance in the eyes of fans and media outlets around the world. 

Partridge has also attended several of Rodrigo's live shows, including her iHeartRadio Jingleball performance, where he watched the performance alongside Conan Gray, one of Rodrigo's closest friends. The actor was also spotted in February 2024 at the Palm Springs date of the Guts world tour, and Partridge later posted a video of his girlfriend's show to his Instagram story, which he captioned "So so so so good." 

Curious to know more about Louis Partridge? Join L'OFFICIEL in taking a deep dive into all the details you need to know about the actor, including his hobbies, previous relationships, and early life. 

Born on June 3, 2003, Partridge is a Gemini through and through, making his major astrological element Air. Gemini signs are typically known to be playful, curious, and quick-witted. Luckily for Partridge, Geminis are known to be very compatible with Pisces—his girlfriend, Olivia Rodrigo's sign. 

A middle child, Partridge has one older sister, Issie, and one younger sister, Millie, whom he appears to maintain close relationships with. In a British Vogue interview, Partridge confessed that he was "an annoying brat" when he was younger, but these days, he said he's “a good, solid brother.” Partridge frequently posts photos featuring his sisters on Instagram and has previously shared that his older sister is a major influence in his life, especially in terms of shared interests like music. 

After meeting on the set of Pistols in 2021, Louis Partridge and Sydney Chandler, fellow actress and daughter of Friday Night Lights actor Kyle Chandler, became fast friends and reportedly began dating shortly after Partridge turned 18. "They've been quietly going out for about a year now but have managed to keep it under the radar," a source close to the couple told The Sun in 2022 following the pair's joint appearance at the Don't Worry Darling premiere at Venice Film Festival in September 2022. Although Partridge wasn't in any of the films, he appeared on the red carpet nonetheless to support his then-girlfriend, who played Violet in Don't Worry Darling.

The couple reportedly dated from mid-2021 to August 2023, but neither party has spoken publically about the exact timeline of their relationship or the circumstances of their split. 

If there's anything to glean from his Instagram account, it's that Partridge is a major animal lover. The actor has posted countless photos of dogs and cats alike, but by our counts, he seems to prefer canine companions. 

According to Partridge, he began his foray into the fashion world as many Gen Z young men did: with a "dodgy hypebeast phase." In an interview with British Vogue, Partridge revealed that he began collecting shoes as a young teenager, and at the age of 14, he had amassed several pairs of Yeezy sneakers, all of which were the hard-won products of hours spent waiting in a queue. 

Although many young people making their way into the entertainment industry seem to cast school to the wayside, Partridge has been vocal about the importance of making the effort to study and finish his GCSE and A-level exams.

The actor has recounted instances where balancing his studies and his career has been demanding and told The Gentlemen's Journal of one such occasion at the age of 17: "I’m still focusing on school, so I don’t have that classic actor’s problem of waiting for the phone to ring. It has been difficult in the past, though. I remember sleeping in the car on the way to meet director Harry Bradbeer and Millie Bobby Brown for rehearsals — having already done 3 GCSEs that same day…” 

In 2021, the actor posted an endearing video of himself landing a casual jump on a skateboard, followed by a prompt fall. Partridge began skateboarding as a child and has broken his feet on at least five occasions as a result of skating accidents, which he revealed in a 2024 British Vogue interview.

“I can’t believe they keep hiring me,” Partridge told British Vogue in March 2024, in reference to his relationship with the brand. Partridge has shared that he has always been interested in fashion but given his recent appearances in Prada campaigns and in the front rows of runway shows, it's safe to say that the fashion world is interested in him too. Partridge also recently made his runway debut when he walked as a model in Prada's Men's Fall/Winter 2022 show.