mason thames confirms relationship after Paris Valentine's Day photos
Mason Thames has publicly confirmed a romantic relationship with his Regretting You co-star McKenna Grace after sharing photographs from a Valentine’s Day trip to Paris on Feb. 14, 2026 (ET). The images—featuring café outings, city walks and a kiss in front of the illuminated Eiffel Tower—appeared to settle months of fan speculation about the pair.
How the confirmation unfolded
The set of images Thames posted this week traced a brief romantic getaway. Scenes of the couple strolling through Parisian streets and pausing at cafés gave a private feel to the snapshots, while a single photograph of Grace kissing Thames beneath the landmark’s lights drew the most attention. The post followed a string of public appearances and shared moments that had already put the two young actors at the center of dating chatter.
Timeline of rumours and public sightings
Rumors about a possible relationship first intensified in April 2025 (ET) while the actors were filming the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You. Over the following months, fans noted several instances that fed speculation: the pair were seen holding hands in SoHo, they marked Thames’s 18th birthday together in Texas, and they repeatedly appeared in one another’s online posts. The film, released in Oct. 2025 (ET), pairs McKenna Grace as Clara Morgan and Mason Thames as Miller Adams; the on-screen chemistry between the leads was widely remarked upon after the debut.
Fan reaction and the publicity question
Responses from viewers and fans split between celebration and skepticism. Supporters praised the apparent real-life romance that mirrored the couple’s on-screen relationship, while others wondered whether the closeness was partly strategic for promoting the film. That debate has been a recurring theme whenever co-stars demonstrate a warm off-screen rapport, and the Paris photos have only intensified those conversations.
Industry observers note that actors starring together often face heightened scrutiny when their characters are romantically involved. In this case, the progression from set friendship to frequent public appearances and now a confirmed relationship in a high-profile location has made the pair a focal point for both fans and critics. The personal milestone of Thames’s 18th birthday and the film’s post-release cycle added additional moments for the young stars to be seen together.
For now, the images provide the clearest public acknowledgment of their relationship to date. The couple’s next public moves—whether joint appearances, interviews or continued private posts—will likely shape how fans and industry watchers interpret the connection between their personal lives and professional collaboration.
