Austin Butler and Emily Ratajkowski Spotted in NYC: Just Friends or More?
Emily Ratajkowski and Austin Butler, known for their modeling and acting careers respectively, were recently seen enjoying an evening out in the heart of New York City. Choosing the Waverly Inn as their rendezvous, the pair were situated in a large, semi-private booth, very much visible to the other patrons. Throughout the evening, Butler appeared to be engaged in Ratajkowski’s conversation, subtly reinforcing their interaction by non-verbally expressing his agreement with slight nods and gestures.
This was not an event shrouded in secrecy—quite the opposite. The duo chose a prime location at the Waverly Inn for their night out last Friday, making no effort to avoid the public spotlight. Whether planned or purely coincidental, their choice ensured they were a center of attention to those around them.
The scene looked like a picture of relaxed enjoyment, with the two 34 year olds casually savouring their cocktails at the charming West Village restaurant. Onlookers noted that the atmosphere between the pair, while certainly friendly and familiar, did not suggest overt romantic involvement.
Known for his role in ‘Elvis’, Austin Butler, and the acclaimed model, Emily Ratajkowski, embodied an air of lighthearted enjoyment throughout the night. Whilst maintaining a subtle physical closeness, neither of them seemed to engage in conspicuous displays of affection during their extended interaction.
Their gathering was not an isolated event; the duo has caught the attention of onlookers before. Both spectators and fans were intrigued when Butler and Ratajkowski were seen together at an afterparty for ‘Caught Stealing’, the New York City premiere starring the actor and Zoë Kravitz.
The appearance of the two together fuelled quite a buzz in the realm of celebrity gossip. The fact that Butler was linked romantically to Kravitz around the same time further fanned the flames of speculation about a potential budding romance between Butler and Ratajkowski.
Despite the flurry of rumors, the duo was spotted at the Waverly Inn for a relatively long duration – close to two hours. The actor, fresh off his co-starring role with Zoë Kravitz in ‘Caught Stealing’, seemed at ease in the company of the renowned model, Emily Ratajkowski.
Reminiscently, prior to these events, Butler found himself in the spotlight due to his romantic connection to another co-star, Kaia Gerber. Their relationship, however, came to an end last year, making way for new developments in his personal life.
On the flip side, speculations at the time suggested that Zoë Kravitz, Butler’s co-actor in ‘Caught Stealing’, was merely a friend, and their interaction didn’t hold any romantic inclination. There were no signs of anything beyond friendly camaraderie between the pair, according to close sources.
The plot further thickens with Emily Ratajkowski’s recent link to music icon Harry Styles. They garnered attention when sighted together in Rome in the month of August, sparking yet another set of romantic rumors in the world of celebrity dating.
Meanwhile, Zoë Kravitz’s love life also took a dramatic turn. After breaking off her engagement with actor Channing Tatum last year, she’s now reportedly in a relationship with One Direction singer, Harry Styles. The pair seemed to confirm these whispers when they were seen holding hands in New York City, earlier on a Wednesday.