Nico Parker met boyfriend Cooper Hoffman on a movie set — Here’s how he made it official

Nico Parker and Cooper Hoffman have one of our favorite romances. The pair, who are the children of some of the most talented actors in Hollywood, are building their acting careers and are some of the major talents of their generation. In a new interview, Cooper revealed how the two ultimately got together. 

In a profile published on The Hollywood Reporter, Cooper opened up about the moment the two met on the set of “Poetic License,” where the two star. Hoffman revealed that while they met and liked each other while making the film, it wasn’t until later that they confirmed the relationship. 

“But we didn’t officially start dating until a few weeks after filming, when she came to New York to meet my mom, and I asked her to be my girlfriend. It was very sweet,” he said. 

Nico is the daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, a pair of British filmmakers, with Newton being a prominent actress starring in shows like “Westworld,” and Parker directing films like “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.” 

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In the case of Cooper, he’s the son of the late Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Mimi O’Donnell. Hoffman is an Academy Award winner, while O’Donnell is a costume designer. 

More details about Cooper and Nico’s relationship

“Poetic License” began production in 2024, starting the rumors of Cooper and Nico. The two took their time to confirm their relationship, but people who paid close attention likely knew, with them sharing stories on Instagram. In an interview with The Sunday Times, Nico revealed that she was dating someone. She didn’t reveal the name but she called him “sweet.” 

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Over the past year, Nico starred in numerous films, including “Suncoast,” alongside Woody Harrelson, and “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” alongside Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Leo Woodall. She also starred in “How to Train Your Dragon,” a major blockbuster adaptation which has been greenlit for a sequel. 

In the case of Cooper, he’s one of the most exciting young actors. He starred in “The Long Walk,” and recently, in “I Want Your Sex,” alongside Olivia Wilde. He’s also a part of the cast of “Artificial,” based on Sam Altman and the AI industry, starring alongside Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, and Ike Barinholtz. 

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