‘Emily in Paris’ romance crumbles as Ashley Park and Paul Forman call it quits

Emily in Paris stars Ashley Park and Paul Forman have officially called it quits after two years together, a breakup that has left fans stunned. The news was confirmed after weeks of speculation when TMZ reported the relationship ended quietly last month. The pair, who met on the Netflix set in 2023 while filming season three, quickly went public with their romance later that year, becoming one of the most talked-about offscreen couples from the series.

The couple’s last public appearance was on 23 August in Venice, Italy, where they were spotted filming scenes for the upcoming season. Their absence from each other’s side at recent high-profile events sparked rumours of trouble, particularly when Paul Forman was missing in Santa Barbara at the much-publicised wedding of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco. Ashley Park attended the star-studded celebration alongside newly single Nina Dobrev and Cara Delevingne, which only intensified whispers that her relationship had ended.

Their romance first became widely known when Park shared an emotional message during her hospitalisation for critical septic shock in early 2024. At the time, she praised Forman for being unconditionally by her side throughout the health scare. Fans rallied behind the couple, dubbing their bond unbreakable. Co-star Lily Collins even admitted she had suspected their relationship long before it became public, citing their undeniable chemistry on set.

Online reaction to the split has been swift. Many fans expressed heartbreak over the news, while others speculated that the demands of fame and filming schedules may have played a role. Social media feeds filled with clips of the couple’s cutest moments, with some viewers admitting they had hoped Park and Forman’s love story would mirror the romance of their on-screen characters.

Though neither Park nor Forman has spoken publicly about the breakup, the news has reignited discussions about the pressures of celebrity relationships, particularly when they unfold under the watchful eye of global streaming audiences. For now, Emily in Paris continues production, but fans are left wondering how much of the cast’s offscreen drama will spill into public view.