Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe Dating: ‘Outlander’ Star Admits Being Away From Rumored Girlfriend Is ‘Hard’
Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe are in the middle of production for "Outlander" Season 3. Given that their characters, Jamie Fraser and Claire Randall, are divided by time and space following the Season 2 finale, Heughan admits that being away from his co-star and rumored girlfriend is "like having a death in the family." Are they dating?
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Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe dating news have been filling up the online web, as many fans continue to surmise that there is more between them than friendship. Their statements, as well as public appearances, often give out the idea of a romantic relationship, which goes beyond the Starz drama, "Outlander."
As filming for "Outlander" Season 3 has already commenced, Heughan told Vanity Fair that it was difficult for him. Heughan explained that it was "hard" to be away from Balfe since their characters will be spending a significant time away from each other.
"It's always hard when we're apart, actually, because she's a great person, great to come to work with, and a very good actress," he said.
It can be recalled that in the Season 2 finale, Jamie and Claire went on their separate ways to save their daughter, Brianna. Their reunion in the print shop, which was one of the highlights of Diana Gabaldon's third book "Voyager," will be featured in "Outlander" Season 3.
Despite these dating rumors between Balfe and Heughan, the "Outlander" Season 3 star explained in an earlier interview with Herald Scotland that they try to "live each moment and see where that takes us." Heughan admitted that he appreciates fans' desire to see him and Balfe date in real life.
Heughan also played coy when asked about the matters of the heart. Heughan gave a subtle "I might be" response when the published inquired if he was already in a relationship.
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