Since Season 4 of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ hit Netflix last week, fans can’t stop talking about Robert Sheehan’s portrayal of the eccentric Klaus Hargreeves. The ending of this wonderful show may have drawn mixed reviews, but this has not deterred fans’ interest in the beloved stars.
Off-screen, Robert’s life is just as intriguing as his character, especially when it comes to his dating endeavors and exploration of sexuality, something the actor himself admitted to. So, what’s the latest on his relationship status? Does he have a romantic partner? We’ve got you covered.
Robert Sheehan Appears to Be Flying Solo Without a Partner
Robert Sheehan’s most notable, public relationship was with ‘Kingsman’ actress Sofia Boutella. They were together for a little over four years before going their separate ways in 2018. Fast forward six years, and there’s nothing to suggest Robert Sheehan is a married man in 2024. While ‘The Umbrella Academy’ fans wonder about his wife, some even his husband (maybe because he admitted to experimenting in the past), the Klaus star appears to be single, at least in the public domain.
Some eagle-eyed fans, however, claim to have noted that the actor is keeping his relationship low-key. An online rumor on Reddit alleges that Sheehan is dating a non-celebrity girlfriend, a blonde woman who had been seen alongside him a few years back. While the lady can’t be confirmed, the consensus is he is in a relationship and they’re keeping it under wraps because they prefer their privacy.
If this is true, and he is indeed dating someone, it seems like he doesn’t want his relationship to go public and that’s completely understandable. Having said that, we must emphasize these are just speculations with no credible evidence to support them.
In the past, Sheehan has been pretty candid about his journey with sexuality, and whether he might be gay or bisexual. Speaking in an interview with Jason O’Toole, he mentioned that he felt it would be irresponsible of him not to question his sexuality, which naturally led to a few experiments when he was young. He had a couple of experiences with men but found out he was forcing it and it just wasn’t for him.
Robert has also opened up about his past when he used to get intimate with fans and enjoy casual flings, but he’s not that man anymore. He’s over the whole friends-with-benefits and one-night-stand scene, leaving those days firmly behind him.
Robert Sheehan Split From His Girlfriend Sofia Boutella in 2018
Robert Sheehan and Sofia Boutella started dating in March 2014, and it looked like they were perfect for each other looking from the outside. However, the couple announced they had split in October 2018.
The breakup was largely caused by their struggle to maintain a long-distance relationship. This took a toll on them, especially when Robert was filming ‘Bad Samaritan’ in Portland. The movie was quite intense, and being away from home for long periods made things even tougher. The actor started practicing meditation to deal with the overwhelming sadness, but it didn’t instantly make a difference. Eventually, though, it did help, and he found a way to deal with his emotions and find some peace.
Robert and Sofia are no longer together, but they’ve kept things really amicable, and are still good friends. The ‘Misfits’ star admitted, “We still love each other a lot. We still acknowledge that, you know.”
The 36-year-old is fond of kids and has always been open about wanting to start a family, and the breakup with Sofia hasn’t changed this desire at all. He’s had baby fever since he was dating Sofia, and it does not seem to have gone away. The actor joked about his “ovaries glowing” after he held a friend’s baby and said there’s not a chance he won’t start a family someday.
Robert Sheehan does not have any children yet, but you can count on him to become a wonderful dad in the future.
