‘Walking Dead’ Star Lauren Cohan Confirms Romance: ‘I’m Very Lucky’
Lauren Cohan from "The Walking Dead" Shares She’s in Love and Happy
The Big News: Lauren Cohan Has a Boyfriend!
Lauren Cohan, the actress who plays Maggie on The Walking Dead: Dead City, just told PEOPLE magazine something sweet — she’s dating someone special!
At 44 years old, Lauren is opening up about her love life for the first time in a while. She calls her boyfriend "my man" and says "They’re my heart." She didn’t share his name, but she did say he’s "a cocktail of good qualities" — which is a fancy way of saying he’s got a really great mix of awesome traits!
IMPORTANT POINT: Lauren wants everyone to know that being in a relationship doesn’t mean giving up your independence. In fact, she says it makes her career even more meaningful!
What’s Their Relationship Like?
Lauren shared some cute (and relatable!) details about how they make it work:
- He visits her on set — How sweet! He comes to see her while she’s filming Dead City.
- But there’s a funny problem… Lauren is a total early bird!
- Her perfect way to relax after a long day? Going to bed at 7:30 PM!
- After 8 PM, she gets "completely loopy" — that means silly, tired, and not making much sense.
- So when her boyfriend visits, she’s like: "Oh, I love you! So glad you’re here. Good night!"
IMPORTANT POINT: Even super famous actors have normal relationship stuff — like mismatched sleep schedules!
Lauren’s Journey: 15 Years as Maggie!
This October marks a huge milestone: 15 years since Lauren first joined The Walking Dead universe as Maggie.
- She started as a compassionate farm girl
- Now she’s the ultimate apocalypse survivor
- That’s her "longest-running relationship" — with the show and the character!
Her Favorite Season? Season 2!
Even though some fans criticized Season 2 (it mostly took place on Maggie’s family farm), Lauren loves it best.
She says: "You know when you look at old photo albums and can’t tell which is the real memory and which is just the photo? That’s what The Walking Dead is like."
A Sweet Tribute to TV Dad Scott Wilson
In a recent Dead City episode, there was a flashback to Scott Wilson — the actor who played Maggie’s dad, Hershel, on the original show. (He passed away in 2018.)
- Maggie watches her son Hershel (named after her dad!) follow in grandpa’s footsteps as a doctor.
- Lauren says: "Seeing Hershel come into his own in that moment was the most powerful time for that to happen."
What’s Next for Lauren? Directing Movies!
When she’s not fighting zombies, Lauren is super busy behind the camera:
- Producing a feature film
- Writing a feature film
- Planning to direct it herself!
She says: "In between acting, it’s very much my priority. It’s fun."
Quick Recap: The Need-to-Knows
| What Happened | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Lauren confirmed she’s dating | First public relationship talk in years |
| Boyfriend = "my heart" + "cocktail of good qualities" | She’s really happy! |
| She sleeps at 7:30 PM, he visits set | Real couple, real schedule struggles |
| 15 years as Maggie | Huge career milestone |
| Season 2 = her fave | Sentimental value > fan opinions |
| Flashback to Scott Wilson | Honoring TV family history |
| Writing/directing first film | Big new creative chapter |
Summary
Lauren Cohan (Maggie from The Walking Dead) is 44, in love, and thriving! She’s been with her boyfriend for a bit now — he’s supportive, visits her on set, and has "a cocktail of good qualities." Their only hiccup? She’s asleep by 7:30 PM!
She’s also celebrating 15 years as Maggie, loves Season 2 the most, and got emotional over a flashback to her late TV dad, Scott Wilson. Oh, and she’s writing, producing, and planning to direct her first movie — talk about goals!
Catch The Walking Dead: Dead City Sundays at 9 PM ET/PT on AMC.
FAQ
1. Who is Lauren Cohan’s boyfriend?
She hasn’t shared his name publicly — just that he’s "my man" and "my heart" with "a cocktail of good qualities." Privacy respected!
2. How long has Lauren played Maggie?
15 years! She joined The Walking Dead in 2010 (Season 2) and now stars in the spinoff Dead City.
3. Why does she go to bed at 7:30 PM?
Filming is exhausting! She’s an "early bird" and gets "loopy" (silly/tired) after 8 PM. Relatable, right?
4. What happened to Scott Wilson (Hershel)?
The beloved actor passed away in 2018. The show honored him with a flashback in Dead City.
5. Is Lauren leaving acting to direct?
Nope! She’s doing both — acting and working on her first feature film as writer/producer/director.
6. When does Dead City air?
Sundays at 9 PM ET/PT on AMC.
Original article from People