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Daniel Radcliffe has been dating his girlfriend Erin Darke for over ten years.
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In 2023, they had a son, and Radcliffe said he never would have believed he would experience such happiness with Darke and their son.
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Radcliffe is nominated for a 2026 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role in "« Every Brilliant Thing.".
Daniel Radcliffe has enjoyed the support of his longtime girlfriend, Erin Darke, for many years. "There were times in my life, in my teens and early twenties, when I was incredibly sad and scared, and I didn't know what the future held or how I would remember my life," he told Josh Horowitz at an event at the 92nd Street Y in New York City in 2026. "I never would have believed back then that I would experience the happiness I feel now with my partner, with my son, and with my life in general.".
The couple met in 2012 while playing lovers in the film «Kill Your Darlings» , where, according to them, they quickly realized that their mutual sympathy continued off the set.
In 2023, they welcomed their first child. Although Radcliffe and Darke are quite private about their relationship, their mutual admiration is evident in the rare moments they share with each other.
When Radcliffe won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Supporting Actor for the musical "Merrily Rolling Along", In his acceptance speech, he offered a rare public ode to his relationship.
«"My love, Erin," he said. "You and our son are the best things that have ever happened to me. I love you very much. Thank you so much.".
So, who is Daniel Radcliffe's girlfriend? Here's everything you need to know about Erin Darke and her relationship with the actor.
Darke is an actress who has appeared in TV series such as «The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel» и «Dietland.
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Darke began her acting career in 2009, first appearing in a short film called «"Obelisk Road"» .
Since then, she has appeared in numerous films and television series, including «The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel» , «Good Girls Revolt» и «Dietland» . She also starred in the Oscar-nominated film «Still Alice» and a biographical film about the Beach Boys «Love and Mercy» .
Like Radcliffe, she has experience in both film and stage. She recently starred in several off-Broadway productions, including «Vladimir» in 2024 and «"Kyoto"» in 2025.
She grew up in the Midwest and attended the University of Michigan in Flint.
Born in Flint, Michigan, Darke grew up in the Midwest before attending the University of Michigan-Flint at just 16 years old. In 2005, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater, which she credits with helping her hone her acting skills and launch her successful career.
«Especially because I was so young when I started, the small and very intimate nature of the theater department at the University of Michigan-Flint was incredibly helpful in helping me grow as a person and as a performer,» Darke said in an interview with her alma mater.
She continued, "They were patient and kind, but they also constantly pushed me to challenge myself, explore new things, and work hard. All of these things are crucial for a career in this industry, and I'm grateful I learned them early on.".
After moving to New York, Darke worked at a casting agency but decided to pursue a full-time acting career.
After graduating from college, Darke moved to New York City to pursue an acting career, eventually landing roles in several small plays. Realizing she still had a lot to learn in the entertainment industry, she interned at a casting agency—and soon became a full-time employee. She subsequently worked as a casting assistant on numerous projects, including «The Carrie Diaries» , «"Wolverine"» и «"Noah"» .
«"I absolutely loved that job. I learned a lot about the industry, learned about auditions, and worked with amazing directors on incredible projects," Darke recalled in an interview with the University of Michigan-Flint. "It was great, but I knew my heart still belonged to acting, so I went back to doing it full-time.".
She met Radcliffe on the set of their film «Kill Your Darlings» in 2012.
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Soon after Darke rededicated herself to her acting career, she landed a role in in the film "Kill Your Darlings"« , where she first met Radcliffe on set. They immediately hit it off, as they were playing lovers onscreen; Radcliffe later told PEOPLE magazine that he wasn't acting during filming because his flirting was genuine.
«"One day we'll tell our kids a really amazing story about what our characters do with each other," Radcliffe told PEOPLE, referring to their love scene. "Our characters meet and flirt with each other, so it becomes this touching story of how we first meet and flirt.".
They like the same geeky things.
After hanging out on set, Radcliffe and Darke bonded over their shared nerdy interests. Radcliffe explained that he always thought he'd have to hide his nerdy side from women, but in reality, he felt completely comfortable around Darke.
«"I did a lot of things as a kid that I thought were too boring. I could never do that with a girl." But that's the beauty of finding the relationship you're meant to have. You realize, "Oh, I can do all this, and it doesn't bother you. And you even find it fun. It's fantastic!" Radcliffe said. Metro publication .
In March 2022, speaking at The Kelly Clarkson Show , Radcliffe explained that Dark is also the reason he watches reality TV "without irony.".
«Erin was the one who initially pushed me into it, but now I have to admit that I’m also thinking, „Hey, do you want to turn it on? „Love is blind “?“ he said.
Radcliffe and Darke are each other's biggest supporters.
Erin Darke and Daniel Radcliffe at the premiere of "Kyoto" on November 3, 2025, in New York City. Photo: Bruce Glikas/WireImage
After more than a decade of dating, Radcliffe and Darke have become each other's biggest fans, supporting every project they decide to take part in.
«"One of the first things that brought us together was our love for what we do, and there's something beautiful and wonderful about being with someone who understands that intuitively," Darke shared with PEOPLE. "He sometimes helps me record auditions. He's a great rapper, by the way. We're both incredibly supportive of each other's careers.".
In 2021, Radcliffe had the opportunity to work with Darke on an episode of his comedy series. «Miracle Workers» . While he admitted they enjoyed their collaboration, he hopes to work together in a different capacity in the future.
«"We definitely enjoy [working together], but it's not something we want to do all the time," he told PEOPLE. "We obviously met on set, so the opportunity to work with her on the film "Miracle Workers"« »Last year was incredibly special and enjoyable.”.
Radcliffe added: "Hopefully we can do more together in the future, but we're also both writers, so maybe we'll write something together someday, which would be great.".
Radcliffe joined Darke to celebrate the premiere of her off-Broadway play «Vladimir» in October 2024 and the premiere of her off-Broadway play «"Kyoto"» in 2025. At both events, the couple were photographed at the premiere party, posing with their arms around each other.
She has a son with Radcliffe.
In March 2023, Radcliffe's representative confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple were expecting their first child, just six months after he announced Newsweek , who hopes to protect her possible future child from fame.
Shortly thereafter, in April 2023, the couple was spotted walking with a stroller in New York City. Radcliffe's representative later confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple had welcomed a child.
In July 2023, Radcliffe announced that Darke had given birth to a boy.
«"It's great. It's crazy and intense, but he's wonderful, and Erin is amazing—it's a real privilege to spend this time with him," Radcliffe said in an interview. Entertainment Tonight . "I was always going to take time off, which not everyone can do, so I can just spend a lot of time with him, and it's wonderful.".
Later that month, Radcliffe gushed about his son in an interview Extra and spoke of the baby's "little smiles and laughter.".
«"The last few months have been absolutely crazy, as anyone who's experienced parenthood will attest," he added. "But they've also been, without a doubt, the best thing that's ever happened, so it's amazing. I'm so lucky to be able to spend this time with him. It's amazing.".
Now that their son is a toddler, explaining "acting" to a three-year-old has proven incredibly challenging, Radcliffe told PEOPLE.
Radcliffe's son recently saw him on TV for the first time in an advert for the show «Every Brilliant Thing» . «I walked out of the room and suddenly this show came on and he had never seen anything I had done and knew nothing about it,» explained the actor, known for «Harry Potter» . "With a tone like I wasn't crazy, he just asked, 'Dad?' Then he thought, 'Did he leave?' because he figured that since I'd left the room, I'd suddenly appeared on the TV screen.".
Read the original article on People.