Marvel’s universe is a place where you can find love. After working together onscreen, Gemma Chan Dominic CooperIt also formed a special connection off-screen.
After being spotted together on several European outings, the couple ignited dating speculation in 2018. The Crazy Rich Asians actress spoke out about how their shared values helped to strengthen their relationship despite their low-key romance.
“Over 10 years, you learn the importance of privacy, what you choose to share what you don’t,” Chan told Elle UK in January 2021. “When you start out, you don’t even know what is important to keep for yourself – I didn’t anyway – whereas now I think there are certain things that I absolutely know, ‘That’s mine and it’s private.’”
She added: “For me, my comfort level is to have a clear distinction between what is for me and what I’m happy to talk about.”
Chan, who appeared in Marvel’s Captain Marvel and EternalsCooper later thanked her for her support when she spoke out against hate crimes against the Asian community in the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I think I’m so fortunate to be in a relationship where we can talk about anything. Dom was very understanding and empathetic,” she told Harper’s Bazaar UKJuly 2022. “I was quite open about how I was feeling during that time, and he was just incredibly supportive. I definitely didn’t feel I had to shoulder everything on my own. I’m really, really lucky.”
Before Cooper, Don’t Worry DarlingStar dated Jack WhitehallFrom 2011 to 2017. Shortly after their split, the comedian spoke out about his relationship with Chan.
“I f—ked up my chance of [getting married]. I did. I could have got married, but I messed it up,” Whitehall shared during season 4 of his Travels with My FatherDocuseries. He chooses not to name his ex. “I’m sorry I’ll be attending [my sister Molly’s wedding] alone and I’m sorry you have two children who have model relationships and one who is going to be there on his own maybe trying to shag a bridesmaid.”
The Captain AmericaStar for his part, dated Amanda Seyfried for nearly three years after they played love interests in 2008’s Mamma Mia!Copper was linked to them after their breakup. Ruth NeggaIn 2010.
Cooper and Seyfried reunited for 2018 film Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. The time was the PreacherAn alum clarified that the former couples were in a good spot as costars.
“She’s a friend,” he told AttitudeJuly 2018 issue of magazine. “It was always going to be OK. You just have to be delicate with those situations. She’s married [to Thomas Sadoski] now. We knew that we would be working together [again]On set, we went back to a piece that was certain to bring back memories from 10 years ago. … It was nice to spend time [with her].”
Seyfried, for her part, also addressed their dynamic, telling the Mirror that her husband and Cooper “got along absolutely fine” when she filmed the Mamma Mia! sequel.
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