Rom-com fans rejoice! Love at first sight has officially arrived on Netflix and it was worth the wait. Following the incredible love story of Hadley Sullivan and Oliver Jones, played by Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy, this feel-good film is already at the top of the charts, with fans praising the chemistry between the two.
WATCH: Trailer for the Netflix film Love at First Sight
If you’ve already pressed play and enjoyed the romance between our new favorite lovers, you might be wondering about the cast’s real-life relationships, starting with leading man Ben Hardy. Keep reading for all the details.
What is Love at First Sight about?
Love at first sight follows two young strangers, Oliver and Hadley, who form a romantic relationship after sitting together on a flight from New York to London. However, after landing in London, the couple gets lost at customs.
© NetflixHaley Lu Richardson as Hadley Sullivan and Ben Hardy as Oliver Jones fall in love at first sight
What follows is a series of unexpected events brought about by fate. “The likelihood of us ever meeting again seems impossible, but love – and London – may have a way of defying the odds,” the synopsis reads.
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While shipmates Hadley and Oliver may be hoping for a real-life romance between Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy, unfortunately, it’s only in the movie people.
© NetflixBen Hardy is currently single
Away from the cameras, Ben seems single, although he has dated some famous faces in the past…
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Ben Hardy’s Dating History
Catriona Perrett
According to Just Jared, Ben started dating Katriona Perrett in 2010, but around 2018, they decided to split. Although little is known about their relationship, Katriona has accompanied her former beau to numerous red carpet events, and was spotted with Ben at the go90 Social Entertainment Platform’s VIP gala in 2015.
© GettyBen dated Katriona Perrett from 2010 to around 2018
Olivia Cooke
Ben enjoyed a brief romance with The house of the dragon star Olivia Cooke in 2020 After starring in the British thriller Pixie, the actors were seen holding hands and kissing while walking around London.
In 2020, Ben was linked to actress Olivia Cooke
By August – five months after their romance went public – several news outlets reported that Olivia and Ben had gone their separate ways.
Jessica Plummer
Ben found love with Jessica Plummer in 2021. The actors, who met on the set of the BBC drama, A girl before, they reportedly became close during filming. Although they have been very private about their relationship, the couple have shared highlights from their romantic getaway to Turkey in January 2022, and although they avoided posing together, Jessica could be heard laughing in the background of one of Ben’s videos.
© GettyBen was in a relationship with The Girl Before co-star Jessica Plummer before divorcing in 2023.
After 18 months together, it was announced that Ben and Jessica were no longer in a relationship.
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