You’ve seen them on the red carpet. You’ve probably seen that rain-soaked kiss in New York that looked like it was ripped straight out of a Richard Curtis movie. But honestly, the timeline of Leo Woodall and Meghann Fahy is a lot weirder—and more private—than the tabloid headlines suggest.
While the rest of the world was busy dissecting every frame of The White Lotus Season 2, these two were pulling off one of the best "hidden in plain sight" romances in Hollywood.
The Sicily Connection: Where it Actually Started
Most people assume they fell in love while filming scenes together in Taormina. Here is the funny thing: they didn't. Not on camera, anyway.
If you go back and watch the second season of the HBO hit, you’ll notice that Daphne (Fahy) and Jack (Woodall) basically live in two different shows. She’s navigating the psychological warfare of a crumbling marriage at the San Domenico Palace, while he’s... well, he’s doing whatever it is "uncles" and nephews do in Palermo.
They didn't share a single line of dialogue.
But behind the scenes? That’s where the real "amore" was happening. Rumors started swirling as early as September 2022. Leo posted a photo dump on Instagram that included a Polaroid of Meghann. Normal co-star stuff, right? Except he captioned it "That’s Amore" and included a photo of his finger in her mouth.
People noticed. Fans are literal detectives.
Meghann didn't make it any easier to ignore, commenting "I love you! I love these! I love you!" with a heart emoji. Even back then, the chemistry was loud.
The Art of the "Soft Launch"
For over a year, they played a massive game of cat and mouse with the press.
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In January 2023, Meghann went on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. If you know Andy, you know he doesn't let things slide. He asked her point-blank about the rumors. Her response? "I don't kiss and tell." She tried to pivot to saying they were just friends, but the "cheeky grin" (as fans called it) gave the whole thing away.
Then came the "hard launch" that wasn't really a hard launch.
In November 2023, paparazzi caught them in New York City. They were sharing an umbrella. They were kissing. It was 40 degrees and raining, and they looked like they were having the time of their lives. That was basically the end of the "are they or aren't they" era.
A Timeline of Key Moments
- Early 2022: They meet in Sicily during the production of The White Lotus.
- September 2022: The "That's Amore" Instagram post sends the internet into a tailspin.
- January 2023: Meghann tells Andy Cohen she "doesn't kiss and tell."
- November 2023: The NYC kiss confirms everything.
- February 2024: They finally go "Instagram Official" with a photo of their backs turned, walking through Boston.
- January 2025: A New Year’s carousel from Meghann shows them kissing on a beach vacation (well, their shadows were kissing).
- February 2025: Leo calls Meghann his "rock" during his Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy press tour.
Why They Stay So Low-Key
It’s rare to see a couple this famous be this quiet. In an era where most "it couples" post every brunch and argument to TikTok, Woodall and Fahy have gone the opposite direction.
Leo spoke about this to Elle UK in early 2025. He basically said that public relationships aren't "any fun" when they're splashed all over social media. He called their relationship a "safe space."
Think about that for a second.
Leo Woodall just spent the last two years becoming a global heartthrob. Between One Day (which Meghann publicly obsessed over, by the way) and playing the "toy boy" in the new Bridget Jones, his face is everywhere. Meghann has been just as busy, filming Sirens for Netflix and the thriller Drop.
Keeping a relationship alive when you’re both filming on different continents is hard enough. Doing it while the world watches? Nearly impossible.
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The "Industry" Factor
Meghann actually gave some really honest insight into this during an appearance on CBS Mornings in April 2025. She mentioned how great it is to be "deeply understood."
A lot of actors say they’d never date another actor. It’s too much ego, too much schedule-clashing, too much... actor-ness. But for Meghann and Leo, it seems to be the glue. She told The Cut that she doesn't think she could date someone outside the industry because the experiences are so "insane and specific."
Imagine trying to explain to a non-actor why you have to fly to London for a week of chemistry reads or why you're kissing a stranger on a set in Iceland. With them, there’s no explanation needed. Just eye contact from across the room.
Recent 2025/2026 Updates
As of early 2026, things are reportedly very serious.
Reports from late 2025 confirmed that the couple has officially moved in together in Brooklyn. It makes sense. They’ve been spotted walking arm-in-arm through the city more frequently, looking less like "stars" and more like a normal couple grabbing coffee.
Meghann has also been incredibly open about her health journey recently, discussing her diagnosis with PCOS and her decision to freeze her eggs. While she hasn't explicitly linked this to her future with Leo, she’s mentioned that having a supportive partner who "gets it" makes those personal hurdles much easier to navigate.
What Fans Often Get Wrong
The biggest misconception? That this was a "PR stunt" to promote The White Lotus.
If it was a stunt, they would have confirmed it while the show was airing to drive up ratings. Instead, they waited until the show had been off the air for nearly a year to even be seen together in public.
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Another one? The age gap.
Meghann is 35 (born in 1990) and Leo is 29 (born in 1996). In the grand scheme of Hollywood, a six-year gap is nothing. But because Leo played such a youthful, chaotic character in The White Lotus, people initially treated him like the "kid."
Leo actually laughed this off in a 2025 interview with The Mirror, pointing out that we see older men with younger women every day and nobody blinks. He’s right. It’s a non-issue that only exists in Twitter threads.
The Reality of a "Brooklyn Couple"
Today, they’ve perfected the art of the "private but not secret" life. They aren't hiding, but they aren't performing either.
Whether it's Leo supporting Meghann at her movie premieres or Meghann calling Leo "President" on Instagram for his acting chops, they seem to have found a balance that works. They are two of the busiest people in show business, yet they’ve managed to build a home in Brooklyn that stays off the grid.
In a world of messy celebrity breakups, that’s probably the most impressive thing they’ve done yet.
Actionable Insights for Fans and Followers
If you're following the Leo Woodall and Meghann Fahy journey, keep these things in mind to stay updated without falling for clickbait:
- Check the "Source" of Photos: Most "news" about them comes from Meghann’s occasional Instagram photo dumps. She likes to hide a single photo of Leo at the very end of a 10-slide carousel.
- Watch the Red Carpets: They rarely walk the carpet together as a couple. They usually arrive separately and find each other inside the venue. If you want to see them together, look for "candid" shots from the after-parties.
- Follow Their Career Moves: Their relationship is built on mutual respect for their work. Leo’s upcoming projects like the sci-fi movie Nomad and Meghann’s Netflix series Sirens are where you'll likely see them supporting each other next.
- Ignore the Marriage Rumors: As of early 2026, there is no official word on an engagement. They are living together in New York and focusing on their respective "peak" career moments.