Glen Powell, the 37-year-old star of Top Gun: Maverick and Anyone But You, has kept his love life almost entirely private for years — until now. During a fan encounter in New York City on September 3, Powell was asked about girlfriend Michelle Randolph — and this time, he didn't dodge: "I'd say it's very serious." Here's everything you need to know about Powell and Randolph's relationship, from their first Texas two-step to this week's big admission.
Quick Facts
- Glen Powell called his romance with Michelle Randolph "very serious" during a fan encounter on September 3, 2026.
- The pair first sparked dating rumors in November 2025 after dancing together at an Austin, Texas honky-tonk.
- Powell and Randolph went Instagram official on July 7, 2026, sharing a kiss photo from a Fourth of July party.
- Randolph, 28, plays Ainsley Norris on Taylor Sheridan's Landman opposite Billy Bob Thornton.
- Powell declined to confirm or deny whether an engagement could be next.
Before Michelle: Glen Powell's Single Era
Powell wasn't exactly rushing toward a relationship before Randolph came along. The actor split from model Gigi Paris in 2023 after a three-year relationship, and he spent the next couple of years focused almost entirely on work — from Twisters to his Hulu comedy Chad Powers. Speaking with CBS Mornings co-anchor Gayle King in 2024, Powell explained why he wasn't in a hurry to date again.
"I'm not chasing love," he told King, though he added that he'd welcome it "with open arms" if it ever came along. It's the kind of candid, unbothered answer that's become a hallmark of Powell's off-screen persona — and it makes his current relationship feel like a genuine surprise to fans who assumed he'd stay single a while longer.
That changed last November.
How the Romance Rumors Started in Texas
On November 23, 2025, a college student posted a TikTok from Broken Spoke, a legendary dance hall in Powell's hometown of Austin — and fans quickly spotted Powell and Randolph swaying together on the floor. The 17-second clip showed the pair holding each other close, with Powell spinning his dance partner at one point. His mom, Cyndy Powell, was reportedly right there with them, two-stepping along.
A source told PEOPLE the group was "super cute together and looked quite happy," adding that Powell and Randolph already seemed like "two-stepping experts." It was a low-key start for a couple who'd go on to become one of Hollywood's most talked-about new pairings — and it set the tone for a relationship that's mostly played out far from paparazzi flashbulbs.
The sightings only continued from there.
A Timeline of Sightings, From Broken Spoke to the Red Carpet
Just weeks after the Broken Spoke video surfaced, Powell and Randolph posed together at a Los Angeles party celebrating Brad Pitt's racing movie F1 on December 13, 2025, wrapping their arms around each other for photos. A source told Us Weekly the following week that the relationship was "very new" and that the pair had "started seeing where things would go around October."
"Glen is very into her, and they are having a lot of fun," the insider added, noting the two bonded quickly over their shared industry background. Powell wasn't looking for anything serious at the time, per the source — but that would soon change.
By late December, the romance had picked up speed. Randolph and Powell were photographed leaving Miami's 1 Hotel South Beach together on December 27, then jetted off to St. Barts for a New Year's getaway with friends including Miles Teller and Keleigh Teller. The pair rang in 2026 together before Powell stepped out — not entirely solo — at the Golden Globe Awards in January, where he was nominated for Chad Powers.
Randolph, dressed in an all-black two-piece with a matching bag, was photographed with Powell in Los Angeles hours after the ceremony on January 12, 2026, alongside his mom. By then, the pair had reportedly met each other's immediate families — though they still weren't rushing to put a label on things.
Powell Goes Instagram Official
On July 7, 2026, Powell shared a carousel of photos captioned "Hell of a Fourth," recapping an Independence Day celebration full of beer pong, bunny hats and backyard dancing. Slide nineteen, though, was the one fans couldn't stop talking about: a photo of Powell kissing Randolph, both of them smiling mid-celebration.
Randolph's family was clearly part of the party. Her sister, Bachelor alum Cassie Randolph, and Cassie's husband, Brighton Reinhardt, were both there, along with Michelle's brother, Landon Randolph, and his girlfriend, Saige Davis. Randolph herself liked the post, which fans took as the closest thing to an official confirmation the couple had given. "I was unprepared for slide 19," one commenter wrote, echoing a wave of similar reactions.
Two months later, Powell went even further.
Glen Powell Calls the Romance 'Very Serious'
On September 3, 2026, Powell was approached by TMZ cameras outside an event in New York City and asked directly about his relationship status. When a producer asked if hard-launching the romance on Instagram had felt scary, Powell said no — not when you actually believe in what you have.
Asked point-blank how serious things had gotten, he didn't mince words: "I'd say it's very serious." It's the clearest, most direct comment Powell has made about his relationship since the dating rumors began nearly a year ago — a notable shift for an actor who once said he wasn't in any rush to find love.
TMZ also asked whether an engagement might be on the horizon. Powell kept that answer to himself, neither confirming nor denying that a proposal could be next — a fitting move for a couple that's taken its time with every step of going public.
So who exactly has captured Glen Powell's heart?
Who Is Michelle Randolph?
Randolph, 28, was born September 11, 1997, and grew up mostly in Northern California after starting out in Huntington Beach. She's the middle of three siblings, and her older sister is Cassie Randolph, who won season 23 of The Bachelor.
Randolph graduated from Arizona State University in 2023 with a degree in film and media studies, filming her breakout role on 1923 while still finishing coursework. She currently plays Ainsley Norris, the headstrong daughter of Billy Bob Thornton's character on Landman, and she recently joined the horror franchise Scream 7.
Before Powell, Randolph dated actor Gregg Sulkin; the two split in 2023, the same year Powell and Paris called it quits. Randolph has previously said she prefers to keep her personal life separate from her career, which may explain why the couple kept things so quiet for the better part of a year.
Bottom Line
Nearly a year after that first Broken Spoke video, Glen Powell and Michelle Randolph have gone from rumor to red carpet to a "very serious" relationship — all without losing the low-key energy that defined their early months together. Neither star has confirmed engagement plans, but if their track record is any indication, they'll share that news on their own terms, too. Keep checking back with Bigwritehook for the latest on Powell and Randolph's romance.
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