Austin Butler and Emily Ratajkowski – a budding romance?

Austin Butler and Emily Ratajkowski were seen getting cozy over drinks in NYC, sparking romance rumors once again.

Austin Butler and Emily Ratajkowski are fueling dating rumors after being spotted together twice in New York City over the past two weeks. The two were seen enjoying drinks at The Waverly Inn in the West Village on Friday night, September 5, according to photos obtained by DeuxMoi and TMZ.

As per TMZ,  that the 34-year-old actor and 34-year-old model spent about two hours together at the restaurant, sipping cocktails—Ratajkowski reportedly had a martini, while Butler opted for an old-fashioned. While the pair didn’t engage in overt public displays of affection, eyewitnesses noted that Ratajkowski leaned in towards Butler during their conversation, and at one point, he had his arm around her shoulder.

 

 

 

 

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This marks the second time the duo has been seen in public recently. Just over a week ago, they were photographed together at the after-party for the New York City premiere of Butler’s new film, Caught Stealing. In one image shared online, Butler appeared to lean toward Ratajkowski as they mingled with other guests.

Rumors previously linked Butler to his Caught Stealing co-star Zoë Kravitz, but TMZ  sources confirmed that the two are merely friends. Kravitz herself has been the subject of speculation after being spotted with singer Harry Styles in both Italy and New York City.

Butler was last in a relationship with model Kaia Gerber, with the pair reportedly splitting at the end of 2024 after three years together. Ratajkowski was previously married to producer Sebastian Bear-McClard from 2018 until their separation in 2022. Since then, she’s been linked to several high-profile figures, including Pete Davidson.

Neither Butler nor Ratajkowski has publicly commented on the nature of their recent outings.