The romance rumors about Emily Ratajkowski and Austin Butler sparked after they were reportedly spotted drinking and enjoying a conversation together at the Waverly Inn in New York City. In a recent interview with Variety, Butler discussed his journey as an actor, future aspirations, and his idea of love. During the interaction, the “Dune” actor also cleared the air about the rumors that he is dating Ratajkowski. Further, he revealed how having dinner with the “Gone Girl” actor made him feel.
Austin Butler finally addresses Emily Ratajkowski dating rumors
Celebrities’ lives are often highly scrutinized. Hence, it’s no surprise that when two stars are spotted together, dating rumors usually spark. The same happened when Butler and Ratajkowski were reportedly seen having dinner together in New York City. Fans were quick to speculate that they might be dating. Recently, in an interview with Vanity Fair, the “Elvis” actor addressed the rumors, saying he and Ratajkowski are just “friends.”
Austin Butler was asked about his connection to the 34-year-old. To this, he responded, “The true answer is that I have a lot of friends, and we’re friends and we had dinner, and that we’re friends.” The actor also reflected on how these rumors and constant attention affected him.
Speaking to the publication, Butler admitted, “I just wanted to hide.” He went on to say that earlier, he used to let fear of judgment control him. However, later, he changed his perspective. “I’m going to live a constricted, small life because I’m afraid of what other people are going to say or what they’re going to think?”
The 34-year-old was also asked about his wish list. Butler responded that he is open to exploring the “complexities of two human beings who are coming together and falling in love.”
For the unversed, Austin Butler reportedly had a long, 9-year relationship with Vanessa Hudgens from 2011 to 2020. A year later, he started dating Kaia Gerber, but the couple reportedly broke up in 2024.
