Sebastian Stan Opens Up on Private Romance with Annabelle Wallis After Golden Globe Triumph
In a rare on‑record moment, Sebastian Stan candidly acknowledged his partner Annabelle Wallis while accepting his first Golden Globe, putting a spotlight on the low‑profile love affair they’ve nurtured for nearly three years. Sparked by Vanity Fair’s May 2025 cover story, Stan, 42, broke his usual silence and reflected openly on the challenges of preserving intimacy in the public eye. “I feel like it’s really difficult nowadays to be able to have any privacy whatsoever,” he told Vanity Fair, underlining why this relationship remains off‑limits for media deep dives (Vanity Fair, People Magazine).
The couple’s journey began in May 2022, when paparazzi captured them laughing together at Robert Pattinson’s New York birthday bash. Sources confirm they were first linked romantically that evening, though neither has formally acknowledged the status—until Stan’s effusive Golden Globe shout‑out: “Annabelle, I love you.” That proclamation instantly ricocheted across social media, fueling renewed curiosity about Wallis, best known for her dramatic turns in Peaky Blinders and the horror hit Malignant.
After months of stealth mode, Stan and Wallis incrementally eased into red‑carpet appearances throughout 2024. They debuted as a duo at the Berlin Film Festival in February for A Different Man, and later walked Cannes together in May for his Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice. Observers noted their coordinated styling and discreet hand‑holding, a subtle signal that this partnership is both personal and professionally supportive.
Stan’s awards season high point came with his Golden Globe win for A Different Man, followed by an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor—an achievement he described to Vanity Fair as “massive,” a moment that forced him to “reflect on everything and everyone that contributed to you getting there.” Though he ultimately lost the Oscar to Adrien Brody for The Brutalist, the dual recognition has cemented Stan’s status among Hollywood’s most versatile leading men.
Industry insiders point out that Stan’s next spotlight arrives on May 2 with Marvel’s Thunderbolts, where he reprises his fan‑favorite role. Fans and critics alike will be watching not just his on‑screen heroics but also how he and Wallis navigate fame’s glare moving forward. Will they maintain their guarded dynamic or step into full view as Hollywood’s most intriguing private couple?
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Vanity Fair
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