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Austin Butler Says He and Emily Ratajkowski Are Just Friends in Vanity Fair Interview

He describes feeling pressured by speculation after their September dinner, confirming he is currently single.

Overview

  • In a new Vanity Fair interview, Butler says of Ratajkowski, "we're friends and we had dinner," directly denying dating rumors.
  • They were photographed in September at the Waverly Inn in New York and were also seen together at an August afterparty for his film Caught Stealing.
  • Butler says scrutiny over the outing made him "just wanted to hide," though he rejects limiting his life to avoid rumors.
  • Accounts of their dinner differed, with Deuxmoi calling the pair "very giggly and cute" while TMZ reported little PDA.
  • He characterizes his status as single and reflects on preparing to be a better partner following his 2024 split from Kaia Gerber.