Is Richard Madden gay? All about his love life
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Richard Madden, who is best known for playing Robb Stark in the television series Game of Thrones, has kept his love life private. However, fans couldn’t help but wonder about his sexual orientation.
Here is everything you need to know.
Richard Madden was linked to Brandon Flynn
Richard Madden was previously linked to his openly gay former roommate Brandon Flynn. Moreover, the rumors began after sources discovered that the two men were roommates.
However, it is important to know that neither Madden nor Flynn has confirmed this as of yet.
Meanwhile, after portraying a gay character as John Reid in Rocketman, journalists have often questioned Madden about his sexuality.
Brandon Flynn dated Sam Smith and he's gay?? AND how did i never realize he was the guy they were connecting Richard madden with?? WHY TF NO ONE EVER TOLD ME THISSSSS?? ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
— Meer Kat (@butbutbuddy) April 9, 2023
However, the Scottish actor has managed to remain tight-lipped whenever he was asked the question.
Besides that, Madden was asked during an interview with The Guardian about his views on straight actors taking the part of gay characters.
Madden on the other hand replied by saying, ‘We have to focus more on diversity and having everyone represented, but I’m also a firm believer in the best actor for the part.’
Furthermore, The New York Times also once questioned his private life.
The Cinderella actor answered simply with, ‘I just keep my personal life personal. I’ve never talked about my relationships.’
Richard Madden e Brandon Flynn 👌 pic.twitter.com/Txeuse5EoX
— CINEMA 505 (@CINEMA505) June 1, 2019
Richard Madden’s dating history explored
Richard Madden began dating Doctor Who actress Jenna Coleman around the time he was cast in Game of Thrones.
However, the pair ended their relationship in 2015 allegedly due to Madden’s increasing coziness with Cinderella co-star Lily James.
In addition, Madden reportedly had a brief relationship with English model Suki Waterhouse and Irish model Laura Whitmore in 2016.
Madden then started going out with Love Island reality star Caroline Flack. Besides that, it was reported that Whitmore and Flack fought due to the latter’s budding relationship with Madden.
thinking about how jenna coleman has fictionally dated sebastian stan in the mcu and has real life dated sebastians scottish twin richard madden. miss coleman really won this round pic.twitter.com/TeEjJtuANw
— jen (@tobaccosunbrst) June 10, 2019Advertisement
An unknown insider revealed, ‘Caz and Laura had a big bust-up and they’re not talking right now. Basically, Laura thinks Caroline broke the girl code and Caroline didn’t even tell her about Richard.
They added, ‘Laura found out through mutual friends. When she saw on social media they were hanging out, Laura was really upset.’
Madden started dating English actress Ellie Bamber in 2017 but the couple eventually called it quits in 2019 when he went solo at the Golden Globe Awards.
A source informed at that time, ‘They were arguing almost daily towards the end and, despite considering couples’ therapy, it became evident there were far too many issues that could not be fixed.’
