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What to Know About Kaia Gerber's Marvel Actor Boyfriend, Lewis Pullman

Kaia Gerber has a new project out in the world, and it's arguably her biggest acting showcase yet. The Shards, an FX and Hulu teen thriller series created by Ryan Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, premiered on August 5, 2026, adapting Ellis's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the series follows a group of privileged high schoolers at an elite prep school as they navigate identity, obsession, and a darker undercurrent lurking beneath their seemingly glamorous adolescence. Gerber, 24, stars alongside Homer Gere — son of Richard Gere and Carey Lowell — as well as Igby Rigney, Hayes Warner, and Graham Campbell, marking one of her most substantial roles since her supporting turns in Bottoms and Saturday Night.



With Gerber back in the spotlight, it felt like the right moment to answer the question a lot of readers have been asking: what's the story with her and 33-year-old boyfriend Lewis Pullman?




Who Is Lewis Pullman?


Lewis Pullman is an American actor and the son of veteran actor Bill Pullman. He's built a steadily rising career in recent years, with roles in Top Gun: Maverick, the series Outer Range, the Marvel film Thunderbolts*, and The Testament of Ann Lee, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2025.


How Did Kaia Gerber and Lewis Pullman Meet?


The two run in overlapping social and industry circles — both are, notably, children of famous parents, with Gerber the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber. According to sources close to the couple, they'd known each other for a while through similar friend groups before anything romantic developed, which several outlets have pointed to as part of why the relationship reportedly feels unusually low-pressure for both of them.



When Did They Start Dating?


The couple were first linked in January 2025, shortly after news broke that Gerber had ended her three-year relationship with Austin Butler. Reports at the time indicated Gerber and Pullman had actually been quietly seeing each other since early December 2024, keeping things private until her split from Butler became public. Pullman was spotted at the opening night of Gerber's play, Evanston Salt Costs Climbing, later that January, and the pair were seen together at his birthday celebration around the same time.




When Did They Go Public?


Gerber and Pullman made their relationship red-carpet official at the Venice Film Festival on September 1, 2025, walking hand-in-hand to the premiere of Pullman's film The Testament of Ann Lee, where they were photographed sharing a kiss. It was widely described as one of the season's more memorable celebrity "hard launches."



What Has Kaia Gerber Said About the Relationship?


Gerber addressed the relationship directly during an appearance on the Therapuss with Jake Shane podcast, describing it as having started from a genuine friendship. She's spoken about the relationship feeling different from her past ones, noting a level of built-in respect and ease that comes from dating someone she already considered a friend, and has said the connection has helped her heal patterns from previous relationships.




Do Kaia Gerber's Parents Approve of Lewis Pullman?


By multiple accounts, yes. Sources close to the family have described Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber as fully

supportive of the relationship, with Pullman reportedly already folded into the family dynamic.


Who Did Kaia Gerber Date Before Lewis Pullman?


Gerber's more high-profile past relationships include a three-year relationship with Austin Butler, as well as earlier links to Jacob Elordi and Pete Davidson.

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