New Hollywood's Nepo Baby Romance: Nico Parker and Cooper Hoffman Steal Hearts
NEPO BABY ROMANCE HEATS UP: Nico Parker and Cooper Hoffman Spotted Getting Cozy at Christian Dior Fashion Show
The internet is abuzz with the news of a budding romance between two of Hollywood's most promising young stars, Nico Parker and Cooper Hoffman. The 20-year-old daughter of Thandiwe Newton and Ol Parker, and the 22-year-old son of Philip Seymour Hoffman and Mimi O'Donnell, were spotted looking utterly smitten as they stepped out for the Christian Dior fashion show during Paris Fashion Week.
In a photo that has sent fans into a frenzy, Nico was seen sweetly placing her hands on Cooper's knee and lovingly tilting her head towards his. The couple seemed to be in their own little world, oblivious to the cameras and adoring fans surrounding them. But it wasn't just their body language that caught everyone's attention - they were also holding hands under the table, a subtle yet telltale sign of a blossoming romance.
The internet is going wild over the nepo baby couple, with many fans taking to social media to gush about their love for each other. "I'm so serious I love these two nepo babies and their love," wrote one excited fan on X (formerly Twitter). Another user raved, "Such a lovely classy young couple, I'm enchanted." A third declared, "Nepo couple to end all nepo couples."
But what's even more fascinating is the couple's history. Nico and Cooper recently starred alongside each other in the comedy film Poetic Licence, directed by fellow nepo baby Maude Apatow. It seems that their on-screen chemistry may have translated into real-life romance. Although neither of them has publicly confirmed their relationship, Nico did share a loved-up snap of the two of them together on her Instagram Story, complete with a red heart emoji.
As fans continue to obsess over the nepo baby couple, it's worth taking a closer look at Cooper and Nico's individual careers. With a string of impressive roles under his belt, Cooper is fast becoming one of Hollywood's most sought-after young actors. He made his acting debut in Paul Thomas Anderson's 2021 film Licorice Pizza, playing the lead role of Gary Valentine. More recently, he starred alongside David Jonsson, Charlie Plummer, and Mark Hamill in the 2025 film The Long Walk, based on the novel by Stephen King.
Meanwhile, Nico has been building her own reputation as a talented young actress. She made her first appearance on screen in Tim Burton's 2019 film Dumbo, followed by roles in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and How to Train Your Dragon, both of which premiered this year. And with her impressive turn as Pedro Pascal's daughter Sarah in the hit HBO show The Last of Us, it's clear that she's following in her mom's footsteps (Thandiwe Newton is a talented actress known for her roles in Westworld and Mad Max: Fury Road).
So, are Cooper and Nico the ultimate nepo baby couple? Based on their adorable romance, impressive individual careers, and undeniable chemistry both on and off screen, it certainly seems that way. And as they continue to make waves in Hollywood, one thing is clear - this nepo baby power couple is here to stay.
Cooper Hoffman's Acting Resume:
- Licorice Pizza (2021) - played lead role of Gary Valentine
- The Long Walk (2025) - starred alongside David Jonsson, Charlie Plummer, and Mark Hamill
- Artificial (upcoming comedy drama) - will star alongside Andrew Garfield, Monica Barbaro, Zosia Mamet, and Chris O'Dowd
Nico Parker's Acting Resume:
- Dumbo (2019) - made first appearance on screen in Tim Burton's film
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2023) - played a role in the comedy-drama
- How to Train Your Dragon (2023) - starred in the animated film
- The Last of Us (HBO show, 2022) - played Sarah, daughter of Pedro Pascal's character
The Scholarly Note: We reached out to Nico and Cooper's reps for comment on their supposed romance. While they haven't publicly confirmed anything just yet, we're certainly excited to see where this nepo baby power couple goes from here!