While the curiosity about Oliver Jackson-Cohen's wife grows, it is unknown if the actor is now married. However, he reportedly dated actress Jessica de Gouw, who became his fiancée in 2013. What happened between them is unclear, as she has moved on and is in a same-sex relationship.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen, commonly known for his role in "The Haunting of Hill House," became a hot topic among fans following his starring role in the hit spooky Netflix series. In particular, viewers were interested in knowing more about his love life.
The last time Oliver Jackson-Cohen's girlfriend made headlines was when he was in a relationship with actress Jessica de Gouw, who was also rumored to be the British actor's soon-to-be wife. However, the actor has since kept details about his dating life private.
Oliver Jackson-Cohen at the UK premiere of "Emily" on October 4, 2022, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Jessica de Gouw Were Rumored to Be Engaged
According to reports, Jackson-Cohen and de Gouw began dating in 2013 after meeting on the set of "Dracula." Like the actor, de Gouw has succeeded as an actress, producer, and writer in the entertainment industry.
One of her earliest acting credits was in 2006 when she landed a role in the television series, "Sleepover Club." Her career was on a steady incline for nearly a decade before she hit her big break in 2019, playing Lucy Lindsay-Hogg in "The Crown," co-starring Matt Smith, Olivia Colman, and Clair Foy.
De Gouw and Jackson-Cohen were reportedly engaged, and their relationship became Instagram official in August 2015. The actor shared a photo planting a kiss on de Gouw's head and captioned the post, "#FINALLYHOME."
In 2016, de Gouw turned to Instagram to celebrate Jackson-Cohen's 30th birthday and shared, "Happy dirty 30 to one of the best that there ever was. Ever. In the world. 🍾@ojacksoncohen."
However, one of the couple's last social media posts together was in 2018, when she celebrated his birthday again. "Happy Oliver Jackson-Cohen Day everyone!!!!! HBD @ojacksoncohen I thank my lucky stars for you," the caption read.
Jessica de Gouw Is Queer and Now Dating a Woman
In early February, de Gouw turned to Instagram to reveal that while she usually enjoyed keeping her life private, she opened up about her new romance to Vogue magazine in honor of Sydney World Pride. "I love you @sophierobertshair," she wrote to her new partner.
During their candid interview, de Gouw and her partner spoke about their accidental meet-cute and how they maintained their long-distance relationship. The actress said:
"We're at a point in our lives where we choose each other. [...] We just make the best decisions for each other and ourselves, and what we want, and what makes us happy, and see where the wind blows us. It's really exciting to be able to be that open about the future."
Oliver Jackson-Cohen at the dunhill & BSBP pre-BAFTA filmmakers dinner & party on February 15, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Oliver Jackson-Cohen Revealed He Was a Very Emotional Man
Following his relationship with de Gouw, Jackson-Cohen has kept his love life private and has left no trace of a significant other on his social media.
However, aside from talking about his career — which includes sharing the silver screen with Elisabeth Moss, Storm Reid, and Carla Gugino — Jackson-Cohen has shared more about his personality and revealed that one of his greatest life battles has been being an emotional man.
"I am very sensitive, and I always have been — I'm aware that I am a man, and I am supposed to be non-emotional, and I've battled that my whole life [...]" Jackson-Cohen said. The actor also humorously recalled his first kiss, revealing it was "just wet and a lot of tongue."
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