Emma Watson and game programmer/former Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe were spotted enjoying a dinner date in Los Angeles, sparking speculation about their relationship status. The 29-year-old actress tried to slip out of Santa Monica’s Via Veneto Restaurant discreetly as she hopped into a black taxi, with the 39-year-old entrepreneur not far behind. According to a source, they have been seeing each other for a while and it’s quite a coincidence that her previous boyfriend was also a tech CEO named Brendan.
Emma Watson, 29, was recently spotted out on a dinner date in Los Angeles with game programmer and former Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe, 39, leading to speculation of a budding romance between the two. The actress looked effortlessly stylish in a leopard print skirt paired with a black coat featuring feathered cuffs and collar. Completing her look with a plain black T-shirt and flats, Emma kept her hair styled in a low ponytail and wore minimal makeup. Brendan, a University of Maryland graduate, looked sharp in a white shirt and dark jeans for the occasion.
Spotted: The actress from the Harry Potter films tried to discreetly leave Via Veneto Restaurant in Santa Monica, slipping into a black taxi after her visit.
According to a source who spoke to MailOnline, they have been in a romantic relationship for a while now. Interestingly, her previous boyfriend was also a tech CEO named Brendan.
MailOnline has reached out to Emma’s team for additional statements.
The genius helped establish Oculus, a virtual reality company owned by Facebook, in 2012, but parted ways with the company towards the end of last year.
Reflecting on his departure, Brendan expressed, “After an amazing six-year journey, I am stepping away. Collaborating with the brilliant minds at Oculus and Facebook has truly changed the course of my career. This will be my first genuine break in over two decades. It’s time to rejuvenate, ponder, and tap into my creativity. I am looking forward to what the future holds.”
On her way out: The actress exuded an effortlessly stylish vibe with her choice of attire, sporting a bold leopard print maxi skirt paired with a black coat featuring feathered cuffs and a coordinating collar.
Brainbox: Alumnus of the University of Maryland, Brendan, co-founded Oculus, a virtual reality company owned by Facebook, back in 2012. However, he decided to leave the company later on last year. He held the position of CEO until 2016, when he was succeeded by Facebook’s VP of VR, Hugo Barra. On the other hand, Emma, known for her role in The Circle, dated Chord Overstreet from Glee last year, but they ended things after a six-month romance. According to a source from The Sun, Emma and Chord initially kept their relationship low-key but eventually became close. The couple spent a significant amount of time together in Los Angeles and were often seen together in photographs just a few months ago.
The former flames: Emma, known for her role in The Circle, ended her romance with Glee heartthrob Chord Overstreet last year after a six-month love affair. Their relationship came to an end but we’re looking forward to what the future holds for both of them.
Colleagues: Rumor has it that the actress from Beauty and the Beast was once romantically involved with producer Roberto Aguire back in 2014 (pictured in the same year).
Emma was previously in a relationship with a fellow Oxford University alum, Will Adamowicz, from 2011 to 2013. However, their relationship didn’t work out, and they are now single. The Beauty and The Beast actress was also rumored to have dated producer Roberto Aguire in 2015 after meeting on the set of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
The breakup with Will Adamowicz in 2013 marked the end of one of Emma’s more public romances. A source revealed to E! News that they had separated the previous summer and had not kept in touch. Additionally, Emma had a brief relationship with male model George Craig after collaborating on a Burberry campaign in 2010. The pair made their relationship public by attending the Glastonbury Festival together and Emma even starred in his band’s music video for Say You Don’t Want It.
Short-lived romance: Additionally, the UN Women Goodwill ambassador had a relationship with male model George Craig following their collaboration on a Burberry campaign in 2010. They were pictured together at Glastonbury in the same year.
Emma has had a variety of former boyfriends, including Spanish musician Rafael Cebrian, financier Jay Barrymore, Made in Chelsea’s Francis Boulle, drama student Angus Willoughby, and Tom Ducker. In a 2017 interview with Vanity Fair, Emma made it clear that she has no intention of discussing her relationships publicly. She pointed out how in Hollywood, your romantic life often becomes entwined with your career, turning it into a part of the showbiz circus.
Emma Watson, Saoirse Ronan, and Florence Pugh star together in the upcoming movie Little Women, set to be released later this year. Emma, known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter series, has taken on the character of Meg March in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott.
In an interview, Emma shared her thoughts on relationships, expressing her desire for her partner not to feel like they are part of a performance. In the movie, Emma’s character Meg March guides her sisters Jo, Amy, and Beth towards independence after leaving their family home.
