Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch reveals secret 9-year relationship with co-star she met on set

Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch once revealed that she had a secret nine-year relationship with a co-star from the franchise.

Lynch, who played the dreamy Hogwarts witch in the Harry Potter films, once dated Robbie Jarvis, who portrayed young James Potter.

The pair met on the set of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in 2007, and their relationship remained largely private until Lynch made it Instagram official in May 2015.

Luna Lovegood actress shared a birthday post on Instagram for Jarvis, calling him her “sweetest boy” and expressing affection for him.

The couple dated until 2016, during which time they kept their romance out of the public eye despite being part of one of the most famous film franchises in history. 

Lynch confirmed their breakup in a statement, noting that they remained friends and shared interests, particularly in veganism. 

She told US magazine, “We’re still friends.”

She also added: “We’re both vegans, so we go to a lot of vegan events together.”

“So yeah, we’re good friends.”

Lynch’s casting as Luna Lovegood came when she was just 14 years old, after beating out 15,000 other girls for the role.

She appeared in four of the eight films in the series, while Jarvis made his debut as James Potter in the fifth instalment.

After Harry Potter, Lynch has appeared in various projects including Dancing with the Stars, where she reached the grand final.

She also released her memoir titled The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting in 2022, detailing her struggles with fame and an eating disorder.

Recently, she has been linked to a mystery French man whom she met in London.

Following his role in Harry Potter, Jarvis has acted in several TV shows including Waking the Dead and The History Boys. He is currently in a relationship with professional volleyball player Zoe Fleck.