Oscar-nominated actor Ralph Fiennes and comedian Chelsea Handler are sparking dating rumors after they were spotted hanging out together at the Oscars afterparty.
The sighting has resulted in people online speculating whether the two stars might be dating or they are simply just platonic friends, but some have expressed excitement on the possibility of romantic sparks between them.
Ralph Fiennes and Chelsea Handler's Romance Rumors Explained in New Report
Photos of Fiennes and Handler leaving together at the Oscars afterparty that surfaced online have made fans speculate on the romantic status between the two stars.
According to TMZ, sources told them that Fiennes and Handler are NOT officially in a relationship at the moment.
The two stars are currently "testing the waters" and "keeping things casual for now."
They allegedly started talking after meeting at the Critics Choice Awards where Handler served as the host and Fiennes attended as a Best Actor nominee for Conclave.
During the ceremony, Handler joked that Fiennes "played a ruthless Nazi, an evil lord, and a celibate cardinal, and somehow you’ve made me want to have sex with you in all roles." They also did a bit where they parodied a scene from Babygirl.
The pair reportedly attended the various Oscar afterparties including the Vanity Fair bash and Madonna's party "where they partied until very late into the morning."
Ralph Fiennes and Chelsea Handler's Past Relationship History
Fiennes was previously married to actress Alex Kingston from 1993 to 1997. They dated for ten years prior to tying the knot.
Afterward, he was in a relationship with actress Francesca Annis until they announced their separation in 2006. Since then, there have been no known reports surrounding Fiennes' romantic life.
Meanwhile, Handler previously dated fellow stand-up comedian Jo Koy from 2021 to 2022.
Days before the dating rumors made waves online, Handler opened up about her dating life in an interview and teased that she is seeing someone.
"I have someone that I'm seeing now that I'm very attracted to and that I like having sex with, and so that's a really good like nice little thing I have going," she revealed.
When asked whether it's a "serious" relationship, Handler responded, "I don't think any relationships that I've been in [have been] serious."
"I think of myself as a purpose person," she continued. "Like my purpose is here, to be here to have conversations like the one we're having right now, to infuse people with optimism, to be there for women, that is my purpose in this life, whether they're more lives or not."
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