The Internet’s Favorite Actor has a man in his life—or so people on social media would have you think.
This month Pedro Pascal was seen walking in New York City’s Lower East Side with Argentine creative director Rafael Olarra. The photos showed how comfortable and close they are, which is not often seen in the actors life. This immediately caused a big reaction online. From going on movie dates on Valentine’s weekend to an appearance in Los Angeles where they were very affectionate people are both celebrating and curious. They are also talking about why we feel the need to label everything.
The Times They Were Spotted
It wasn’t a casual walk. Paparazzi and fans saw the pair during Valentine’s week looking stylish and relaxed as they had lunch and watched a Wuthering Heights movie.. The excitement grew during a later outing in Los Angeles, where they were seen with their arms around each other and Pascal even rested his chin on Olarra’s shoulder.
For a man who has kept his life private these moments felt like a rare look into his life.
Fans React: From Surprise to Support
The reaction on media was immediate and divided. Some fans expressed surprise and playful heartbreak. “I feel like my mom must have felt when she found out Ricky Martin was gay ” one user noted.
However many fans defended the actors right to keep his life private. They pointed out that Pascal’s sexuality has never been a topic even if his support for the LGBTQ+ community is well-known.
“Maybe we should remember that bisexuality exists too ” one fan wrote. Another added, “Sexuality is a spectrum. Why do we care who dates who and why must we label everything?”
Who is Rafael Olarra?
While Pascal is a known actor Olarra works behind the scenes. As the director for the luxury Faena Hotel group he’s a respected figure in art and design. He has also dated high-profile people, like Beauty and the Beast star Luke Evans.
The “Unlabeled” Star
Perhaps the interesting part of this story isn’t the speculation about Pascal’s sexuality—it’s how his fans are protective of his personal life.
In an era where celebrities are expected to share every detail Pascal’s refusal to comment on his relationship feels like a thing to do. He is living his life watching movies and spending time, with people he cares about.
As one Reddit user said: “I love that he hasn’t made any statements. It feels like he’s just living his life without drawing attention to himself. If he’s happy we should be happy.”
In the end whether it’s a romance or a close friendship people seem to agree: Pedro Pascal is still the internet’s person not because of who he’s with but because of how he handles the spotlight. Read More
