Actress Aimee Lou Wood first became famous as Aimee Gibbs onSex Education, but her dramatic role on HBO'sTheWhite Lotusspurred an even deeper interest in the star's personal life. Woods, however, prefers to keep her personal life private.
In 2021 she toldGrazia, "I find it hard when I'm in relationships to maintain my sense of who I am. I'm very independent, but I'm also quite impressionable. I can be taken away from myself quite easily, I kind of start betraying myself and compromising my integrity, to keep someone else happy. That's why it's really important for me to have time alone."
Wood did previously date herSex Educationco-star Connor Swindells, but they broke up amicably after a few years together. She also toldGrazia,"We'd had some time apart and then we realized that maybe the relationship wasn't serving us both. We still really love each other and respect each other. It was an okay breakup, it wasn't dramatic. I felt like a dam burst, then all of a sudden I was hurting, but I needed to be there, because I'd become a bit numb and it was nice to suddenly feel everything again."
In June 2025, it was reported there was a new love in her life: actor Adam Long. By July, Wood was making things Instagram official with a photo in her Stories of a night out with her co-star. Here's everything we know about the new couple so far.
Who is Adam Long?
The 34-year-old actor is best known for his role on British detective series,Happy Valley, where he plays convict Lewis Whippey. His other credits includeSpike Island,Bancroft,Dunkirk,The Thirteenth Tale,Vera,The Kill Team, Masters of the Air,Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue,andDay of the Jackal.
Long doesn't post a lot on Instagram, but he is into long-distance running and working out.
He even did the Ironman competition:
How did the couple meet?
Long and Wood are starring in the BBC's seriesFilm Clubtogether, where they were actually cast as a couple. The show is about a girl named Evie who is navigating saying goodbye to her best friend after they get a job across the country. Wood actually co-wrote the show with real-life friend Ralph Davis.
How long have they been together?
It's unclear when they first started dating, but they've been working onFilm Clubfor the past year. The couple was first seen sharing a kiss in June, per theDaily Mail.
In July 2025, Wood made her relationship with Long Instagram official when she shared a picture of him in her Stories from their recent trip to the Glastonbury musical festival. In the nighttime photo, Long is laying in Wood's lap with his arms up and wrapped around her. The star is wearing sunglasses and a jean jacket with pink bottoms. She has her hair styled in two braids.
Have Adam and Aimee made appearances on each other's Instagram?
On September 6, Long shared anInstagramcaptioned, "End of summer digital dump." Among the photos was a solo shot of Wood, as well as another featuring her alongside someone else.
In January 2026, Long publicly showed support for Wood after she received an Actors Award nomination. On January 7, Long reposted Wood'sInstagram announcementabout her nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series forThe White Lotusto his Instagram Stories. He added a row of red heart emojis over the image.
Did Long join Wood at the 2025 Emmys?
Wood and Long attended the 2025 Emmy Awards together on September 14. They were photographed sitting side by side inside the ceremony, where Long held Wood's leg as she rested her hand on his arm.
Wood, who was nominated for her role in season 3 ofThe White Lotus, wore a strapless pink Alexander McQueen gown, while Long chose a black suit. The two were later seen at the HBO Max after-party with Michelle Monaghan.
They attended the BAFTA Tea Party together in January 2026.
The couple was seen on Jan. 10, 2026, in Los Angeles at the BAFTA Tea Party. Wood wore a matching skirt and corset top of white satin with black polkadots, black tights, and a pair of black sunglasses. Long wore a black pinstripe suit with a blue button down shirt open at the collar.
He joined her at the 2026 Golden Globes.
On Jan. 11, Long and Wood posed on the red carpet for the Golden Globes. Wood was nominated for Best Actress for her role in season 3 ofThe White Lotus. They were both dressed in black with Wood wearing a dramatic brocade ball gown.
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