Pedro Pascal addressed speculation about his love life in a recent Vanity Fair interview, shedding light on the line he draws between his public persona and personal relationships. Discussing the topic of
“Pedro Pascal romance and privacy interview,”
the acclaimed actor explained his approach to privacy as curiosity around his relationships continues to swirl.
Despite being frequently labeled as reserved, Pascal described himself as open in his private life, but careful about sharing details given the challenges of navigating romance under public scrutiny.
“I always feel perplexed when I’m identified in whatever form of media as a ‘highly private person,’ because that’s the opposite of me,”
he told Vanity Fair.
“I’m very unprivate in my private life. I just know that personal relationships are such a complex thing to navigate even without having this enormous lens on them.”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
Clarifying Relationship Speculation and Friendly Dinners
Rumors about Pascal’s romantic life escalated after he was seen having dinner with Jennifer Aniston. Social media rapidly circulated the speculation, prompting Pascal to set the record straight during the Season 2 premiere for The Last of Us. He clarified that he and Aniston have a close friendship, not a romantic involvement.
“Jennifer and I are very good friends,”
he stated in an Entertainment Tonight interview.
“And I got to have dinner [with her] on Saturday, and it was a fun martini dinner.”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
He added humor about the attention he receives alongside Aniston, joking,
“That’s her starlight. I’m just basking in it!”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
The Complexities of Dating as a Public Figure
Pascal admitted that maintaining privacy is particularly challenging for celebrities, as their relationships can easily become subjects of public fascination. Though he enjoys being outgoing with his friends and family, the celebrity spotlight has made romantic involvement considerably more complicated.
Throughout his career, Pascal has been rumored to be linked with various celebrities, including Lena Headey of Game of Thrones fame and Maria Dizzia from Orange Is the New Black. The supposed romance with Headey received notable attention in 2014, especially after she posted a photo of them together on social media. However, Pascal later clarified that the two were nothing more than close friends, never confirming any romantic connection.
Mixed Feelings on Parenthood
When asked about starting a family, Pascal offered a candid perspective. He admitted he has not felt a strong desire for children but sometimes dreams about the experience of fatherhood.
“I’ve had dreams of taking my kids to the movies the way my parents took me,”
he said in the interview.
“So I guess I want a shortcut to an interesting human being who is my child who will go see something that I want to see.”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
Reflecting on Heartthrob Fame and Social Media Attention
Despite being dubbed a heartthrob and enjoying significant attention across social media, Pascal expressed a humble, at times conflicted, perspective on this status. Recounting his experience at the 2024 Critics’ Choice Awards, he referenced a joke by Chelsea Handler:
“I was in a sling, I was overweight, and when the camera cut to me, I didn’t think anything could be further from the truth,”
he shared about his reaction to Handler’s remark that
“2023 was the year everyone became horny for Pedro Pascal.”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
Physical setbacks impacted his confidence while recovering from an injury during the making of his upcoming film Materialists.
“It was the oldest I’d ever felt in life,”
Pascal recalled.
“It was the weakest I’d ever felt. It was such a scary, fraudulent thing to feel like I could play somebody who was the catch of Manhattan.”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
The interviewer assured Pascal that he looked appealing in the role. He replied with relief,
“You think I’m hot in it? Thank God!”
—Pedro Pascal, Actor
Mixed Reactions from Friends and Co-Stars
Not everyone in Pascal’s circle celebrates his popularity as “the internet’s daddy.” Bella Ramsey, who stars opposite Pascal in The Last of Us, voiced concern over the online joke and the potential toll it might take on him.
“I want to protect him from that whole joke of becoming the internet’s daddy. I was like, ‘I don’t want everyone to refer to you as that and see you as that. You’re so much more.’”
—Bella Ramsey, Actor
These comments from friends and colleagues reinforce the ongoing intensity and complexity of Pascal’s experience as both a beloved public figure and a person eager to preserve his sense of self. As speculation and interest in his personal life remain high, Pascal continues to approach both romance and fame with practicality, humor, and a measure of reserve, setting important boundaries that protect his private relationships while still connecting with his audience.
