Inside ‘The Umbrella Academy’ Star Robert Sheehan’s Love Life (2024)

Robert Sheehan has kept his love life private, leaving many fans to wonder if he has been dating or already found a wife. Aside from his relationship with Sofia Boutella, Robert's sexual orientation has also piqued public curiosity, with some fans suspecting he is gay.

From his humble beginnings in Ireland, handsome actor Robert Sheehan has made it to the top of the entertainment world, where he is now surrounded by all the glitz and glamour of show business.

However, like many of his peers, he has faced intrigues regarding his personal life. In particular, fans have been curious about Sheehan's sexuality and dating status.

Robert Sheehan attends a photocall for "Jet Trash" at the 70th Edinburgh International Film Festival at Cineworld on June 24, 2016, in Edinburgh, Scotland. | Source: Getty Images

Sheehan was born in January 1988 in Portlaoise, County Laois, Ireland, and has always been interested in acting. This passion was sparked when his mother took him to audition for the 2003 drama film "Song for a Raggy Boy."

Sheehan has been in many movies and TV shows throughout his career, but his role as Klaus Hargreeves in the hit Netflix show, "The Umbrella Academy" made him a household name.

Despite being famous, Sheehan has managed to maintain his privacy regarding his personal life and past relationship. Although he values his privacy, he once had a relationship with an actress.

Robert Sheehan attends the Mortal Engines panel during New York Comic Con 2018 at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on October 5, 2018, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images

Robert Sheehan Used to Date Sofia Boutella, but a Long-Distance Relationship Didn't Work Out for Them

Sheehan once said he was with French-Algerian dancer and actress Sofia Boutella for a long time. The pair starred in the "Jet Trash" film and reportedly began dating in 2014.

Sheehan debuted their relationship in 2015 at an honoring ceremony at Trinity College in Dublin, where he was honored with the Burke Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Discourse Through the Arts.

Since their publicized romance, the couple has attended several red-carpet events. Sheehan even graced the premiere screening of Boutella's film "Tiger Raid" in 2016.

Like many other famous couples, Sheehan and Boutella have had both good and bad times in their relationship. This can be attributed to their busy acting careers and time constraints.

In 2017, the Irish actor opened up and said their busy filming schedules often kept them apart, the longest being six weeks. Despite this, they still found themselves quarreling between work commitments. However, they were able to work things out.

Robert Sheehan and Sofia Boutella attend the premiere of "The Road Within" at the 2014 Los Angeles Film Festival at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 18, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

However, Sheehan viewed their misunderstanding as common occurrences. He emphasized that when two individuals are deeply in love, they tend to argue the most because they are most likely the most sensitive to each other's feelings and emotions.

After dating for four years, the couple finally split in 2018. According to Sheehan, the long-distance nature of their relationship was the cause of their breakup. Despite this, their split was cordial. He said:

Robert Sheehan and Sofia Boutella attend the 2015 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival at Fremont Theatre on March 10, 2015, in San Luis Obispo, California. | Source: Getty Images

Since their separation, Sheehan has kept his dating life private. In 2020, he revealed he started practicing meditation and writing shortly after their breakup.

Sheehan and Boutella's breakup is one of Hollywood's most unexpected separations. Similarly, Leonardo DiCaprio and Camila Morrone, and Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey, also shocked fans by ending their relationships after a few years of dating.

Robert Sheehan Is Not Married and Appears to Be Not Dating Anyone

It seemed that Sheehan had been single for a long time. In a 2021 Independent interview, he admitted that while fame makes it easier to make connections, sustaining a relationship becomes more difficult.

He has observed that many of his friends are settling down and getting married, which he described as "deeply irritating." However, he has yet to take the same step.

Is Robert Sheehan Gay? The Actor Once Opened Up About His Sexuality

Many people assumed Sheehan was gay. In a 2018 Hot Press interview, Sheehan shamelessly revealed he once explored his sexuality.

Sheehan admitted that he explored a few male relationships in his younger years to understand his sexual preferences. However, he eventually realized that it wasn't for him.

While Sheehan is a straight actor, he doesn't mind taking on challenging roles, like playing a gay character in intimate scenes. He is most renowned for his performance as BJ, a male prostitute, in the movie "Red Riding Trilogy."

Sheehan initially stated that he wouldn't engage in sexual acts with a fan but later confessed that it was untrue. He was aware of the "imbalance" between him and his admiring fans.

In his view, if he were to engage in intimate relations with a fan, it would be seen as exploiting their admiration and taking advantage of the situation. To avoid this, he steers clear of such scenarios.

Robert Sheehan attends the premiere of Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy" at TIFF Bell Lightbox on February 14, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. | Source: Getty Images

Additionally, Sheehan shared his preferences for a partner, saying that he looks for qualities beyond physical appearances, such as a love for life, a good sense of humor, and the ability to have fun.

He also has plans to start a family and have children in the future. He believes that starting a family is a significant aspect of life, and he doesn't want to miss out on it.