Lauren Cohan Confirms New Romance: ‘I’m Very Lucky’ (Exclusive)
Lauren Cohan Opens Up About Love, Career, and 15 Years on The Walking Dead
ELI5 Note: Lauren Cohan is a famous actress who plays Maggie on "The Walking Dead" TV show. She just told a magazine that she has a boyfriend, loves her job, and is also making her own movies now.
Quick Summary: Need to Know
- Lauren Cohan is dating someone new — she calls him "my man" and says "They’re my heart."
- She’s 44 years old and stars in The Walking Dead: Dead City.
- Her boyfriend visits her on set, but she jokes she falls asleep by 7:30 p.m.!
- She says love makes her career "more meaningful."
- This October marks 15 years since she joined The Walking Dead as Maggie.
- She’s also writing and directing her own feature film.
Lauren’s New Relationship
Lauren Cohan sat down with PEOPLE magazine and shared some happy news: she’s in a relationship!
What She Said About Her Boyfriend
- She calls him "my man" and says "They’re my heart."
- She didn’t share his name — just that he’s "a cocktail of good qualities." (That means he has a great mix of awesome traits!)
- He visits her on set while she’s filming.
- There’s a funny problem though: Lauren is an early bird. She likes to go to bed at 7:30 p.m. after a long day of fighting zombies.
Lauren jokes:
"Anytime after 8 I become completely loopy… It’s no fun when my boyfriend comes to visit me because I’m like, ‘Oh, I love you. I’m so glad you’re here. Good night.’"
Balancing Love and Career
Lauren used to think being independent meant doing everything alone. Now she sees things differently.
Her Big Realization
Important Point:
"I think maturity has shown me you can [be] ambitious with your career and make time for a relationship and find that it improves your career. For me, it makes my career more meaningful."
In simple words: Having someone you love doesn’t hold you back — it makes your work feel more important and special.
15 Years as Maggie: A Zombie Apocalypse Veteran
This fall, Lauren celebrates her "longest-running relationship" — 15 years playing Maggie on The Walking Dead.
Maggie’s Journey
| Season | What Happened |
|---|---|
| Start (15 years ago) | Maggie was a compassionate farm girl |
| Now | She’s the ultimate apocalypse survivor |
| Current Show | The Walking Dead: Dead City (Season 3 airing now) |
Her Favorite Season? Season 2!
Even though many fans criticize Season 2 (it mostly takes place on Maggie’s family farm), Lauren loves it best.
She explains:
"You know when you look at pictures in life, and you find an old photo album, and then you don’t remember which is the memory and which is the photo? That’s kind of what The Walking Dead is like."
Sweet Moment: Father and Son Named Hershel
In a recent episode of Dead City, there was a touching flashback to Scott Wilson, who played Maggie’s dad, Hershel (a veterinarian and wise father figure).
The Full-Circle Moment
- Maggie watches her own son, Hershel (played by Logan Kim), named after her dad.
- Young Hershel is becoming a doctor — just like his grandfather!
- Lauren says: "Seeing Hershel come into his own in that moment was the most powerful time for that to happen."
What’s Next? Making Her Own Movies!
When she’s not killing walkers, Lauren is building her own film career.
Her Current Projects (In Order)
- Producing a feature film (she’s helping make it happen)
- Writing a feature film (she wrote the story!)
- Directing that film (she’ll be the boss on set!)
Lauren says:
"In between acting, it’s very much my priority. It’s fun."
Watch The Walking Dead: Dead City
- New episodes air Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC.
- You can catch up on previous seasons on streaming platforms.
Summary
- Lauren Cohan is happily dating — he’s supportive, visits set, and has "a cocktail of good qualities."
- She goes to bed at 7:30 p.m. — so late-night visits end with "Good night!"
- Love makes her career better, not harder.
- 15 years as Maggie — from farm girl to fierce leader.
- Season 2 is her favorite — it feels like a family photo album.
- Sweet flashback to her TV dad, Hershel, while watching her TV son become a doctor.
- She’s writing, producing, and directing her own movie — big dreams beyond zombies!
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
1. Who is Lauren Cohan’s boyfriend?
She didn’t say his name! She just calls him "my man" and says he’s got a great mix of good qualities. She wants to keep his identity private.
2. How long has Lauren been on The Walking Dead?
15 years! She first appeared as Maggie in 2010 (Season 2 of the original show).
3. Why does Lauren go to bed so early?
Filming The Walking Dead: Dead City is exhausting! She wakes up super early, so by 7:30 p.m., she’s done for the day. After 8 p.m., she says she gets "loopy" (silly and tired).
4. Is Lauren leaving The Walking Dead?
Nope! She’s still starring in Dead City (Season 3 is airing now). But she’s also making her own movies on the side.
5. What was the flashback about Hershel?
In a recent episode, Maggie remembers her late father (Hershel Sr.) while watching her own son (Hershel Jr.) become a doctor. It was a sweet "full circle" moment — the grandson following in the grandfather’s footsteps.
Original Article: People.com – Lauren Cohan Confirms Relationship
All quotes and details preserved from the original PEOPLE exclusive interview.