Challengers star Josh O’Connor and Saltburn actress Alison Oliver have kept their relationship status very quiet—both before they were rumored to be dating and afterward. Neither one has talked much about their dating lives in general, and they have not talked about their potential connection specifically.The pair has made a few appearances together, however, and was photographed kissing during an Italian vacation in summer 2025.In October 2025, Oliver told The Times of London that she has a rule to not comment on her relationships: “Your personal life is your personal life. I’m just choosing not to talk about that.”Still, there’s some public history between the two stars. Here’s what is known about the connection between Josh O’Connor and Alison Oliver so far.Jump to:September 2024November 2024May 2025June 2025September 2025October 2025September 2024O’Connor was reportedly a guest at the wedding of Oliver’s sister, Lauren, held in Bermondsey, South London. It’s not clear if he was there as her plus one or as a guest of the family.November 2024On November 9, the pair was seen in Bologna, Italy, according to The Sun. They were holding hands as they walked, and stopped to take a selfie with a fan. They then headed to a film and photography library.“Josh and Alison have a lot in common and have enjoyed getting to know each other away from the spotlight,” a source told the publication. “Despite their huge roles, they prefer hanging out in libraries rather than big glamorous events.”On November 25, they were spotted in New York City in photos shared by Daily Mail. They were immersed in a deep conversation and drinking kombucha. O’Connor wore a vintage jacket printed with the Coca Cola logo, a T-shirt, and sneakers. Oliver was in a white shirt, a blue vest, and a black leather jacket.May 2025The couple was spotted together at a screening of The Mastermind at the Cannes Film Festival, sharing a sweet moment over Oliver’s dress on the red carpet.Gisela Schober//Getty ImagesThey also posed with his parents, Emily and John.Gisela Schober//Getty ImagesJune 2025O’Connor and Oliver were photographed kissing during a vacation in Portofino, Italy.September 2025In an interview with The Times of London, Oliver declined to comment on her dating life, telling the publication, “I’m not going to answer questions about that, if that’s OK. I’m just setting a little rule for myself, but thank you.” She added, “Your personal life is your personal life. I’m just choosing not to talk about that.”October 2025In his British GQ profile, O’Connor spoke about his “partner,” without directly naming Oliver, and how they navigate their packed schedules. “Me and my partner, we celebrate the days where we’re in the same place for a whole day,” he said. “And maybe we both have bits of work to do in London, we’ll have a cup of coffee in the morning together. She’ll go off, I’ll go off, we’ll come back in the evening and I’ll be able to cook for her. And I’m like, ‘This is a holiday.’”He also revealed what his girlfriend thinks of his driving, saying, “My partner always says that I’m too friendly as a driver. To the point where I think people think that I know them, because I’m waving away.”