Speculation Mounts Over Actors’ Relationship Status
Recent social media activity has reignited speculation about a potential relationship between actors Madelyn Cline and Lukas Gage. The Outer Banks star, 28, sparked curiosity with her public interactions involving Gage, 30, who recently discussed his queer identity in podcast interviews.
Social Media Sparks Dating Theories
Cline first drew attention last October when she commented “I love you forever” on Gage’s Instagram post celebrating his book event. The pair were subsequently photographed leaving Paris Hilton’s Infinite Icon after-party in Los Angeles on January 21.
Fuel was added to the fire this week when a popular gossip account described the actors as having transitioned from “friends to flames.” Cline responded to the report with an incredulous “[Oh my f***ing god]” comment before playfully referring to Gage as the “[love of my life]” while criticizing the published photograph.
Gage’s Recent Comments on Sexuality
The relationship speculation comes two months after Gage discussed his sexual orientation on the In Your Dreams podcast. The actor described himself as “10 percent straight” while explaining he’s had sexual relationships with women but struggles with emotional connections.
“I’m definitely queer and will end up with a guy for sure,” Gage stated, while acknowledging past romantic involvement with women. “I think everyone’s beautiful and hot. I genuinely loved my girlfriend,” he clarified during an October interview, referencing a previous relationship.
Career Updates for Both Actors
Cline is currently filming the fifth and final season of Netflix’s Outer Banks, where she plays Sarah Cameron. She’s reportedly in negotiations for a pop star role in an upcoming Judd Apatow comedy and will appear in the yacht thriller Day Drinker alongside Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz.
Gage is preparing for the Berlin International Film Festival premiere of Rosebush Pruning, featuring alongside Riley Keough and Elle Fanning. His upcoming projects include Hulu’s Prison Break reboot and a Jean-Michel Basquiat biopic titled Samo Lives.
Previous High-Profile Relationships
Both actors have notable dating histories. Gage’s seven-month marriage to celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton ended in divorce in 2024. Cline previously dated Outer Banks co-star Chase Stokes, along with musician Jackson Guthy and comedian Pete Davidson.
As the rumor mill continues, neither party has issued an official statement regarding their relationship status. Industry observers note the actors appear to be maintaining a playful approach to the speculation through their social media exchanges.
