Austin Butler and Emily Ratajkowski’s NYC Night Out Sparks Romance Rumors

Hi there, I’m Jordan Collins, and I’ll be guiding you through the latest celebrity gossip. I *guess* I can break it down for you, but let’s get started. Austin Butler and Emily Ratajkowski have been making headlines lately, and it’s not hard to see why. The pair was spotted getting cozy over drinks at New York City’s Waverly Inn on September 5, fueling romance rumors that have been swirling for weeks.

In photos obtained by TMZ, Austin, 34, and Emily, 34, can be seen sharing a booth, with Austin resting his arm on the backrest. Emily donned a black strapless top, sipping on a martini, while Austin kept it casual in a white T-shirt. This isn’t their first public appearance together; just over a week ago, they attended an afterparty for the NYC premiere of Austin’s new movie, Caught Stealing.

Their latest outing comes amid ongoing speculation about their relationship status. Earlier this month, Austin was seen dining with a mystery woman on a sunny balcony, which sparked rumors that he might be dating TikToker Hailey Kalil. However, Hailey has since denied the rumors, telling TMZ on September 4, “It’s not me, but I wish it was. Austin, my DMs are open.” When they previously crossed paths at the New York City Caught Stealing premiere, Hailey posted a video of Austin walking past her on the red carpet, quipping in the Instagram caption, “@austinbutler has no idea I even exist.”

Austin has been in the romance rumor mill before, particularly after it was reported in January that he and model Kaia Gerber broke up after three years of dating. However, the Bikeriders star has always been private about his love life, telling GQ in 2022, “I go, ‘If I don’t see the picture, then it doesn’t really exist to me.'” He added, “I don’t want to be really negative, but there’s hardly any job I despise more than paparazzi.”

For a look back at Austin and Kaia’s romance, let’s take a trip down memory lane. The 2022 Met Gala on May 2, 2022, was one of their highest-profile dates yet, with Kaia donning Alexander McQueen and Austin wearing Prada. They also made a striking pair at the May 25, 2022, premiere of Elvis at the Cannes Film Festival, where they only had eyes for each other. Other notable appearances include the February 24, 2023, W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party, and the Vanity Fair afterparty, where Austin didn’t get an Oscar but got the girl.

The couple also visited young patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in April 2023, showing their compassionate side. They made a stylish entrance at the TIME 100 Gala on April 26, 2023, in New York, with Austin making TIME’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2023.

As for Austin and Emily’s relationship, it’s unclear what’s next, but one thing is certain – they’re definitely making waves in the celebrity gossip world. With their recent public appearances and Austin’s history of private relationships, fans are eagerly waiting to see what’s in store for this Hollywood couple.

Hopefully that wasn’t *too* complicated, and now you have a better understanding of the latest celebrity gossip.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, TMZ
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