Who is Glen Powell?
Glen Powell is an American actor, screenwriter, and licensed pilot. He is best known for his roles in the action film “Top Gun: Maverick” and the romantic comedy “Anyone but you.” Powell has also starred in films like “Hit Man,” “Everybody Wants Some,” and “Twisters” alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones.
Glen Powell’s full name is Glen Thomas Powell. He was born to his parents on October 21, 1988, in Austin, Texas, US. As of February 2025, Glen Powell is 36 years old.
About Glen Powell’s parents
Glen Powell’s parents are Glen Powell Sr (father) and Cyndy Powell (mother). His mother, Cyndy, is a homemaker, while his father, Glen Sr, worked as an executive coach. The “Hit Man” actor shares a close bond with his parents, often bringing them on set for his movie projects.
Glen Powell Sr and Cyndy Powell got married in 1984 and started their beautiful family with the birth of their eldest child, Lauren Powell Whatton. Powell’s parents have been together for four decades.
About Glen Powell’s siblings
Glen Powell has two siblings – an older sister and a younger sister. The American actor was born as the second of three children. Glen’s older sister, Lauren Powell Whatton, is a lifestyle and motherhood content creator. She often documents her life as a mother of twins on her Instagram page. Powell Whatton is married to her husband Will Whatton and they share two kids.
Glen Powell’s younger sister, Leslie Powell, is a songwriter and artist based in Los Angeles. She frequently shares her music on her social media pages. In October 2024, Leslie Powell got engaged to her boyfriend.
About Glen Powell’s marriage and wife
As of the time of publishing this article (February 2025), Glen Powell is unmarried and has no wife. While the “Twisters” actor is not married yet, he has dated a couple of high-profile celebrities over the years. Glen Powell’s most recent relationship was with his ex-girlfriend, model Gigi Paris.
Despite his on-screen romances, Glen Powell is reportedly single in real life, following his breakup with Gigi Paris in April 2023. In an interview with CBS Mornings in June 2024, the actor shared that he is single while expressing his desire to have a family and kids.
In his words:
“I’m not chasing love. If love comes and hits me in the face and knocks me over I welcome it with open arms ’cause that’s something I really want, you know … I really want kids. I really want that phase of life.”
About Glen Powell’s girlfriends and dating history
Although Glen Powell is not yet married to anyone, here’s a look at his full dating history and the women he has been romantically linked to:
- Glen Powell and Nina Dobrev were in a relationship in 2017.
- Glen Powell and Renee Bargh dated briefly in 2018.
- Glen Powell and Gigi Paris dated for about 3 years (2020-2023).
- Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney were rumored to be in a relationship in 2023.
- Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones were romantically linked in 2024 after starring together in the movie “Twisters.” However, there is no official confirmation that the actors are dating.
- Glen Powell and Lily James sparked dating rumors in February 2025, after they were spotted leaving the pre-BAFTA party in the same car. However, the nature of their relationship remains unclear as of the time of writing.
About Glen Powell and Gigi Paris’ relationship
Glenn Powell and Gigi Paris’ relationship reportedly began in early 2020, but they made it public in February 2021. The couple were first spotted together while on vacation in Punta Mita, Mexico. Glen Powell and Gigi Paris dated for over three years before calling it quits in April 2023. While the reason for their breakup is unknown, reports say Gigi wasn’t comfortable with Powell’s long-distance filming schedule. She reportedly ended the relationship after visiting him on the set of “Anyone but you” in Australia. Despite their three-year romance, Glen Powell and Gigi Paris never got married.
Gigi Paris is an American model and designer. She was born in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida, US. Gigi has worked as a model since she was 14 and has appeared in campaigns for brands like Nordstrom and Revolve. Glen Powell’s ex-girlfriend Gigi also launched her clothing line, Jijou Paris, in 2021.
About Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney’s relationship
In 2023, Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney sparked dating rumors while promoting the romantic comedy “Anyone but you.” Their on-screen and red-carpet chemistry turned out to be a promotional stunt for the movie.
In an interview with The New York Times, Glen Powell shared that the romance was staged to promote their movie.
He told The New York Times in April 2024:
“Sydney and I have a ton of fun together, and we have a ton of effortless chemistry. That’s people wanting what’s on the screen off the screen, and sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit—and it worked wonderfully. Sydney is very smart.”
Sydney Sweeney is an American actress famous for her role in the TV series “Everything Sucks!” She has been engaged to her fiancé, businessman Jonathan Davino, since 2022.
About Glen Powell’s kids
As of the time of publishing this article (February 2025), Glen Powell does not have any children. However, the actor shared in an interview with CBS Mornings that he has plans of getting married and having kids even though he is not actively seeking love.
