Leo Woodall is a force to be reckoned with on the small screen. Having shot to fame on the second season of The White Lotus, playing Essex lad Jack, 27-year-old Leo appears to be the man of the moment thanks to his portrayal of Dexter Mayhew in Netflix's adaptation of David Nicholls' rom-com novel, One Day.
Much to the delight of fans, he's also set to star as Roxster in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy alongside actress Renée Zellweger who is reprising her role as the titular character.
As the TV star continues to charm viewers, join HELLO! as we take a deep dive into his private life, covering everything from his famous dad to his dating history.
His early life and career
Leo was born in 1996 in Hammersmith, West London. He has an older brother and an older sister, making him the self-proclaimed "baby" of the family. Speaking to The Guardian about his early life, he explained how he was born into a "fairly posh, middle-class family" and had been "a bit spoilt" growing up.
© NetflixLondon-born Leo attended Arts Educational School in Chiswick before graduating in 2019. The school also counts Julie Andrews, Bridgerton’s Simone Ashely and Les Misérables actress Samantha Barks as alum.
© Getty ImagesSharing a glimpse inside his early life, Leo told Vulture: "I'm from West London, but there are definitely a lot of people I know from Essex [like his White Lotus character]. My step-sister's from Essex, so it was fun to lean into that."
After graduating in 2019, Leo made his screen debut in a short film titled Man Down. Prior to starring in HBO's The White Lotus, he also played roles in crime drama Cherry alongside Tom Holland, science fiction film Nomad, fantasy horror TV series Vampire Academy, and medical drama, Holby City.
© Getty ImagesDuring a candid interview with The Guardian, Leo touched on his newfound fame and how he doesn’t consider himself to be famous. "To be honest, I don't consider myself to be famous," he revealed, before adding: "I've experienced crumbs of what famous people experience."
His family life
Leo's father is actor Andrew Woodall. He has starred in a plethora of films including Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Count of Monte Cristo and The Man Who Knew Too Little.
His stepfather, meanwhile, is actor Alexander Morton who is best known for his roles in Monarch of the Glen, Taggart and Second Sight. Leo's mother, Jane, went to drama school but chose not to pursue a career in acting.
Speaking about the pressures of growing up surrounded by actors, Leo told The Guardian: "I was so nervous about what my family would think of me as an actor… Just, was I any good? I've always felt this personal pressure to make it. And they've always been wonderful and supportive."
His dating history
Leo is dating his White Lotus co-star, Meghann Fahy, 34. Romance romance started swirling after the actress was spotted supporting Leo at a Netflix screening earlier this year.
© Getty ImagesDuring an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Meghann was quick to squash rumours, insisting the pair share a friendship. At the time, she said: "Oh, I don't kiss and tell. Come on, guys… For you, I'll say sure. I'm just kidding, just because you wanted me to say it, so I said it." She added: "We're friends."
© InstagramSpeculation nonetheless continued to mount when they appeared on the red carpet together at the 2023 South Bank Sky Arts Awards ceremony in London.
And in November that year, they confirmed romance rumours after they were spotted sharing a passionate kiss in New York City.
© @meghannfahy/InstagramThe pair made their relationship Instagram official in February this year, with Meghann opting to share a snapshot of the duo strolling down a cobbled street with their arms wrapped around one another.
The actress captioned the post with a string of emojis, including a smiley face, pizza and blue heart. In the comments section, meanwhile, Leo quipped "Who is he?!".
