You star Victoria Pedretti, 28, CONFIRMS romance with White Lotus alum Fred Hechinger, 24, as they share a kiss in NYC before her Broadway debut

Victoria Pedretti confirmed her budding romance with fellow actor Fred Hechinger as they shared a sweet kiss during a romantic walk in New York on Monday.

The actress, 28, who was previously linked to her former You co-star Dylan Arnold, was seen spending quality time with The White Lotus alum, 24, ahead of her Broadway debut in An Enemy Of The People.

The beauty opted for chic comfort for the outing, slipping into a pair of jeans with patchwork details.

Additionally, he was wearing a tan-colored coat that had a belt made of the same material tied loosely around his waist.

Victoria slipped on a pair of black heeled boots and, for the finishing touch, also wore a vibrant red scarf that offered a pop of color to the look.

Her locks were pulled back into a half ponytail, allowing the strands to fall naturally behind her back.

Pedretti added a pair of delicate hoop earrings to complement the outfit, but decided not to wear any other statement pieces of jewelry.

Fred also kept it casual as he sported a pair of black pants, as well as a gray sweatshirt and blue blouse underneath.

The Pale Blue Eye actor paired the ensemble with a black coat to help keep him warm in the colder temperatures.

To complete the look, the star donned a pair of white sneakers secured with laces and added a gray knit hat to the top of her head.

Both Victoria and Fred were seen getting some fresh air on a walk in the Big Apple, and kept smiles on their faces as they carried on a light-hearted conversation with each other.

At one point, the couple paused to share a passionate kiss before continuing their stroll through the bustling city.

The Haunting Of Bly Manor actress was previously linked to her. Your co-star, Dylan Arnold, back in November 2021.

The two stars had been seen on a few outings together, such as running errands and enjoying coffee in Los Angeles.

A source had reported Entertainment tonight at the time that both Pedretti and Arnold had been dating for “a few months.”

“Victoria Pedretti and her You co-star Dylan Arnold are dating and have been for a few months,” the source told the outlet.

While previously speaking with she About her role in Netflix’s You, the actress spoke about relationships and discussed whether she is “romantic.”

‘I don’t know if I believe in soulmates; I am certainly romantic. I think any artist should be romantic. I hope my representations of the world are hopeful. Even if [You] It’s one of the shows.’

He added: “I think many of us vibrate at very different frequencies and it feels miraculous when we are able to find people who we can vibrate alongside us even for a little while.”

Because we are always going to have moments of difficulty with communication and connection, because we define language differently…’

‘But it feels special and precious to find and then cultivate friendships and relationships that enrich our lives. It may seem magical. I think it’s very special,” Pedretti continued.

Although it’s unclear when Victoria and Fred first crossed paths, the two attended the 2024 Sundance Film Festival last month in January, according to Vulture.

He starred in the film Ponyboi, alongside River Gallo and Teen Wolf star Dylan O’Brien. And Hechinger also appeared in a project called Thelma, with Nebraska actress June Squibb.

Fred is also known for starring in projects such as the hit HBO series, The White Lotus. In 2021, he played the character Quinn Massbacher, the younger brother of Sydney Sweeney’s Olivia role.

Pedretti and Hechinger’s appearance on Monday comes shortly before the actress makes her Broadway debut in An Enemy Of The People, which begins previews on Tuesday, February 27.

Opening night begins March 18 and performances will run for 16 weeks at the Circle in the Square Theatre.

Victoria will appear alongside Succession’s Jeremy Strong and Michael Imperioli, known for his roles in The Sopranos and The White Lotus.

The premise is this: ‘A small-town doctor (Strong) considers himself a proud and honored member of his tight-knit community. When he discovers a catastrophe that puts the lives of everyone in the city at risk, he raises the alarm.’

“But he is moved to his core when those in power, including his own brother (Imperioli), not only try to silence him, but also try to destroy him,” according to the official website.

Pedretti has been chosen to play the daughter of Strong’s character: Dr. Thomas Stockmann.