Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Winona Ryder's Heartfelt Confession: 'In Love' with Al Pacino but Rejected for Being 'Too Young'

Winona Ryder has opened up about her past crush on Al Pacino and how he once rejected her for being 'too young' in a new interview

Winona Ryder Spills the Beans on Her Steamy Past Crush on Al Pacino - And It's a Major Throwback!

Get ready for a blast from the past, folks! The one and only Winona Ryder is dishing out all the juicy details about her secret crush on none other than Hollywood legend Al Pacino. Yes, you read that right - the 53-year-old actress had a major soft spot for the 85-year-old acting icon back in the day.

According to an exclusive interview with ELLE UK, Winona revealed that she was "actively in love" with Al during their time working together on the 2002 comedy Simone. And if you thought things couldn't get any more romantic, just wait - it gets even better!

The actress, 53, starred alongside the legendary actor, 85, in the 2002 comedy Simone (pictured together in 2007)

The actress recalled how they'd do workshops for Richard III together, and Al would take her on coffee dates all over New York City. We can only imagine the butterflies she must have had as a 22-year-old Winona sipping lattes with one of Hollywood's most revered stars.

But alas, it wasn't meant to be - at least not then. Winona shared that she confessed her feelings to Al, saying: "I love you, you know. I really am completely in love with you." And Al's response? A gentle "Aw, honey, noooo," followed by a rejection that left our girl heartbroken.

Fast forward 10 years, and Winona met Al's then-girlfriend, who was significantly younger than her (talk about an awkward encounter!). But despite the past, the two have remained friendly - even playing poker together from time to time. Talk about a clean slate!

Al is no stranger to dating women significantly younger than him. His last public relationship was with with 31-year-old Noor Alfallah, with whom he welcomed a son in June 2023 (pictured together in 2024)

Now, you might be wondering what Al's been up to in recent years. Well, let's just say he's still got a thing for younger women. His last public relationship was with Noor Alfallah, the 31-year-old mother of his son (born June 2023). The couple got together in April 2022 but split shortly after the baby arrived.

Before that, Al dated actress Lucila Solá, who's a whopping 49 years his junior. Yeah, we're talking serious May-December vibes here!

Meanwhile, Winona has been going strong with her fashion designer beau, Scott Mackinlay Hahn, since 2011. The couple met at the premiere of her film Black Swan and have been inseparable ever since. In fact, Winona gushed to UsWeekly in 2022 that Scott is her "soulmate" - but don't get too excited, folks; they're not planning on tying the knot or starting a family anytime soon.

Meanwhile Winona has been in a relationship with fashion designer Scott Mackinlay Hahn since 2011 (pictured together in 2022)

"We love what we have and are perfectly content," a source shared with TheScholarlyNote.com. And honestly, who can blame them? They seem like the ultimate power couple!

But before Scott came along, Winona had quite the illustrious dating history. Remember her engagement to Johnny Depp back in the early 1990s? Or those steamy romances with Matt Damon (2000), Val Kilmer (2005), Pete Yorn (2001), Jimmy Fallon (2000), David Duchovny (1996), David Pirner (1994-1996), Christian Slater (1988), and Rob Lowe (1986)? Yeah, we're talking a veritable who's who of Hollywood heartthrobs!

And now, with Scott by her side, it seems like Winona has finally found her happy ending. As the source added: "Winona has found her soulmate in Scott, who's a real gentleman and super successful but loves flying under the radar and enjoying his success in a low-key way just like her." Ah, love is in the air (and possibly on the golf course, given their shared passion for the game)!