Jackson White and Grace Van Patten play toxic love interests in Hulu’s Tell Me Lies — but in real life they have offered glimpses at their sweet romance.
The pair rose to stardom after playing college students Lucy and Stephen in a show based on a novel by Carola Lovering. The hit series follows the fictional couple as their tumultuous connection affects everyone around them.
While promoting the project, Patten sparked dating speculation when she confirmed that White was her celebrity crush. “Yes, biggest crush ever,” she told E News! in October 2022.
That same month, White addressed rumors of a possible romance between him and Patten.
“All I’m saying is that I’m obsessed with her because she’s f—king amazing,” he said on an episode of the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast, noting that he hopes “that happens” between him and Patten. “Our lives are built in together. It’s crazy, we have so much to do together.”
White added: “She is the f—king coolest, most grounded, amazing person IRL that you’ll ever meet. She was the fearless leader on our show. She’s 25 years old and runs a set like she’s been doing this for 30 years. She’s so consistent and good at this.”
Scroll down to relive White and Patten’s romance:
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September 2022
White and Patten played onscreen love interests in Hulu’s hit series Tell Me Lies. The show was later renewed for a second season.
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October 2022
The coworkers starred in a video for Flaunt where they posed in various outfits.
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October 2022
During an interview, White credited Patten for supporting him though his time on set.
“Stephen is so intense, so manipulative, so crazy at times that I had a hard time being that guy,” he explained to E! News. “Then when they cut, I would have to be myself and that was really hard for me. Grace was so good about compartmentalizing the character and herself and I just tried to follow that. She’s the best.”
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October 2022
As season 1 of Tell Me Lies aired on Hulu, the Nine Perfect Strangers star played coy about the status of her relationship with White.
“Fans should just leave it up for mystery, keep it fun. Who knows?” she told Entertainment Tonight. “It’s so fun getting to do all of this together. It’s just great. We never stop hanging out with the cast. We hang out all the time.”
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November 2022
After making appearances at several red carpet events together, White shared a photobooth-style strip of photos via his Instagram Story showing him getting cozy to his costar. For one of the snaps, the California native added an emoji to block what appeared to be him and Patten kissing.
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November 2022
“…Just in the lick of time,” the actress captioned a selfie of her and White touching tongues.
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December 2022
White uploaded an Instagram snap of him holding hands with someone who wasn’t in the frame. Patten, for her part, replied, “Whose hand is that.”
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January 2023
The twosome posed for an Instagram photo with a dog.
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February 2023
After receiving hoodies from the Waffle House, White joked that he and Patten would wear them to their wedding.
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March 2023
Patten shared a black and white Instagram photo of her and White for his birthday.
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March 2023
The actress shared an Instagram photo of White working on a car with the caption, “Fix me.”
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May 2023
“Florida couple steals go cart trophy from 9 year old birthday boy,” White captioned an Instagram selfie with his girlfriend.
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October 2023
The duo showed off their chemistry — and shared a kiss — while filming a commercial for an eyewear company.
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January 2024
White’s mother, Katey Sagal, opened up about his romance with Patten, telling Rachel Bilson on her “Broad Ideas” podcast, “My son is on a television show and his girlfriend is the lead [too]. They play love interests and [they are dating in real life]. They have been for two years.”
Sagal noted that White and Patten have been dating “since the audition” to play love interests on the hit Hulu series, adding, “They had such great chemistry.”
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August 2024
“I was super nervous because he knows me better than anyone and I know him pretty damn well,” Patten told Only Natural Diamonds in an interview about working with her boyfriend on season 2 of Tell Me Lies. “My nervousness came from he’s going to know when I’m acting. He’s going to know when I’m being bad and he’s going to be like, ‘Nope, that’s not how you do it.’ But also, I have never felt so safe and comfortable, like being able to try things.”
She continued: “And we work so well together, and I love working with him not just because he’s my boyfriend but because he’s so talented and giving and present.”
The pair hit the U.S. Open together in New York City just days before the second season of their Hulu hit premiered.