Olivia Rodrigo Seen in Brooklyn Picnic With New Partner, Confirming Rumored Romance

Olivia Rodrigo was caught enjoying a bright July afternoon in a Brooklyn park, hand‑in‑hand with private‑equity associate Julian Croonenberghs. The pair, photographed on July 26, 2026, appeared relaxed and affectionate—an image that has tipped many outlets into labeling the relationship as confirmed.

The photos, taken by several paparazzi, show the 23‑year‑old singer in jean‑cutoff shorts and a black tank top, while Croonenberghs—26—sported a red‑striped T‑shirt and brown slacks. They sat close, sharing smiles and a few public displays of affection that suggest more than a casual friendship. The scene, set against the summer sun, was quickly shared across social media, amplifying the buzz around the newly minted couple.

Rumors first surfaced in June when the pair were spotted together in New York City. Since then, paparazzi have captured them in both the city and Iceland, but those outings stopped short of overt affection. The Brooklyn picnic marked the first public appearance where the couple openly embraced one another, prompting most entertainment outlets to declare the romance confirmed.

Rodrigo’s meteoric rise began as a child actress before she broke into music with the 2021 album Sour and the 2023 follow‑up Guts. Her 2026 release, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, is widely believed to draw inspiration from her former relationship with actor Louis Partridge, with whom she dated from 2023 to 2025. Partridge’s departure was reported in December 2025 after a two‑year romance. In a recent Cosmopolitan interview, Rodrigo remarked, “Things happen the way that they’re supposed to happen,” a statement that underscored her personal growth without addressing her new partnership.

Croonenberghs, a Brown University graduate and former U.S. men’s national field‑hockey player, currently works as an associate at the New York‑based private‑equity firm Hg Capital. He has maintained a low public profile, with most public information about him derived from professional networking sites and occasional media coverage.

Neither Rodrigo nor Croonenberghs has issued an official statement about their relationship. However, the couple’s continued public appearances—most notably the intimate Brooklyn picnic—suggest a deepening connection that fans and industry observers are keen to monitor. For now, the public narrative remains that Olivia Rodrigo and Julian Croonenberghs are together in affectionate, private settings, with no further commentary expected.