Richard Madden is once again becoming the talk of the town thanks to his starring role in The Marvel Cinematic Universe's Eternals movie. The former Game of Thrones star has always been seen as a heartthrob but now there's a renewed interest in everything about him. This isn't exactly unique to Richard. After all, other stars of the movie are getting a bump in their popularity and trendiness due to the November 2021 Chloe Zhao directed movie. Nearly everyone wants to know about Kumail Nanjiani's incredible body transformation for the film and those remaining have found a new love for Angelina Jolie because of the film. But given that Richard appears to be the main character in the film, and his dashing good looks, he seems to be the focus.
Richard's love life has been a hot topic of debate ever since his debut role as Rob Stark in Game of Thrones. He's been tied to a few notable stars. Right now, fans are wondering what's really going on between him and his Cinderella co-star, Lily James. But fans can't forget about Richard's relationship with the much younger Ellie Bamber, a beautiful model, and actor who he broke up with in January 2019. Here's what really went on between him and the young woman who is almost 11 years his junior.
Everything We Know About Richard's Relationship With Ellie
Fans had raised eyebrows when Richard Madden started dating Ellie Bamber in 2017. At the time, Ellie was barely 20-years old and Richard was 30. While the age gap is certainly not the most extreme in the history of Hollywood, it did seem noticeable. Their height difference also didn't help matters as it just made it look like he was walking around with his little sister. Addionally, Richard's relationship history has shown that he's mostly been into women that are closer to his age. But clearly, he saw something special in Ellie.
Ellie Bamber, of course, is undeniably gorgeous. Her doe-eyes and model physique have certainly helped her in the fashion industry. But her acting talent has also landed her some coveted roles in projects like Nocturnal Animals, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and the BBC version of Les Mis. Not to mention the multiple upcoming projects that Ellie is a part of. Clearly, this is a star about to break.
While we're not exactly sure how the two met, a source told The Standard that the pair were "inseparable" from the day they met. Not only that, but each other's families became entwined with the other. it was clear that everyone was on board with this relationship and Ellie and Richard themselves were smitten. After all, the press had a field day following them around and catching them engaging in some major PDA. Most notably, the pair were spotted snogging while showing off their incredible beach bodies in Ibiza. In fact, it was this trip to Ibiza that first announced their relationship to the world.
The Truth About Richard And Ellie's 2019 Split
After 18 months of dating, the two decided to call it quits. While some news publications claim that Richard was the one to dump Ellie, the vast majority claim it was the other way around. As for the reason for their breakup, well, it just seems the two were on completely different paths. On top of this, Wonderwall found out from a source that the two would argue almost every single day. The pair even went to couple's counseling in order to try and work things out but they found that they were just miles from where one another was at.
Thanks to The Bodyguard, Cinderella, and Game of Thrones, Richard's star power was increasing and this meant that he was busier and busier. And yet, it was Richard who wanted to try and relax into a relationship with Ellie while the young British model was more and more focused on increasing her own star power. A difference in career goals and work/life balance tends to be a roadblock in relationships with an age difference.
Even though things ended, the pair have remained quiet about one another. This tells fans that there was quite a bit of respect between the two after their breakup. At the very least, both Richard and Ellie have shown a lot of class and grace by not badmouthing each other to the press. Both have moved on with their lives although remain single... at least, that's what we know at the moment. Given how desirable both of these hotties are, it shouldn't be long until they are off the market.