Sam Nivola and girlfriend Iris Apatow attend the season three premiere of HBO’s “The White Lotus” on February 10, 2025 in Los Angeles.Photo:CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty
CHRIS DELMAS/AFP via Getty
Iris ApatowandSam Nivolaare making a bid for Hollywood’s newest “it” couple.Fans first caught wind of their romance when Apatowmade an appearanceon Nivola’s Instagram in April 2024. A few months later, theUnstableactress andThePerfect Coupleactor were photographed for theirfirst public appearanceat the Burberry 57th Street Store reopening in New York City.Since then, they’ve continued to support each other’s work — even if that means flying to the other side of the world. During the premiere of season 3 ofThe White Lotus, Nivola revealed to PEOPLE that Apatow had visited him on the show’s set in Thailand for a few months.“It was so nice of her to sacrifice that time to come be with me,” theMaestroactor said, “and I’mincredibly grateful to her.“From their first Instagram posts together to their red-carpet appearances, here’s everything to know about Iris Apatow and Sam Nivola’s relationship.They went public with their relationship in 2024Iris Apatow and boyfriend Sam Nivola smile in a photo together in May 2024.Iris Apatow/ InstagramNivola first hinted at their relationship in April 2024 when he shared a collection of black-and-white photos on Instagram featuring Apatow enjoying a boat day with his costars fromThe White Lotus,includingPatrick Schwarzeneggerand Catherine Hook.The following month,The Bubbleactress shared a similar set of images that includeda sweet shotof her cuddling up with Nivola.The couple confirmed their romance when they attended their first event together in October 2024.Apatow visited Nivola onThe White Lotusset in ThailandIris Apatow kisses boyfriend Sam Nivola in a photo.Sam Nivola/ InstagramWhile filming the third season ofThe White Lotus, Apatow visited Nivola on set in Thailand for a few months. Both of them shared snaps on Instagram of their time together, which includedsoaking in a natural pool,dressing up like fairiesandgetting cozy at a local eatery.“I brought my girlfriend for a few months, which was amazing,” Nivola told PEOPLE atThe White Lotusseason 3 premiere in February 2025. “It was so great to have a taste of home because it was 10,000 miles away from home.”Nivola joked about their status as “nepo kids”Sam Nivola and Iris Apatow at Burberry Flagship Store Reopening Cocktail Party on October 16, 2024 in New York.Lexie Moreland/WWD via GettyIn a January 2025 interview withBritish Vogue, Nivola acknowledged that he and his girlfriend both fall into the classic Hollywood stereotype of being nepotism babies.He is the son ofThe BrutalistactorAlessandro NivolaandMary Poppins ReturnsactressEmily Mortimer. Apatow is the daughter ofThis Is 40actressLeslie Mannand prolific comedydirectorJudd Apatow.The younger Nivola jokingly compared his friend group — which includes Apatow — to a “secret cabal of nepo kids who hang out in black robes.”Apatow’s mom has also weighed in on her relationship with Nivola. Manncommented a heart emojion one of Nivola’s May 2024 Instagram posts which featured photos of him and her daughter out and about in Thailand. He responded in turn with, “❤️✌️.”They’ve walked the red carpet togetherIris Apatow and Sam Nivola attend the 2024 MoMA Film Benefit on October 23, 2024 in New York City.Taylor Hill/WireImageSince October 2024, Nivola and Apatow have attended several public events together. They were photographed at theMuseum Of Modern Art’s 16th Annual Film Benefitin N.Y.C. in October 2024, and at the Los Angeles premiere for season 3 ofThe White Lotus.At that event, theyposed for a photowith Apatow’s dad andMike White, who created the series.
Iris ApatowandSam Nivolaare making a bid for Hollywood’s newest “it” couple.
Fans first caught wind of their romance when Apatowmade an appearanceon Nivola’s Instagram in April 2024. A few months later, theUnstableactress andThePerfect Coupleactor were photographed for theirfirst public appearanceat the Burberry 57th Street Store reopening in New York City.
Since then, they’ve continued to support each other’s work — even if that means flying to the other side of the world. During the premiere of season 3 ofThe White Lotus, Nivola revealed to PEOPLE that Apatow had visited him on the show’s set in Thailand for a few months.
“It was so nice of her to sacrifice that time to come be with me,” theMaestroactor said, “and I’mincredibly grateful to her.”
From their first Instagram posts together to their red-carpet appearances, here’s everything to know about Iris Apatow and Sam Nivola’s relationship.
They went public with their relationship in 2024
Iris Apatow and boyfriend Sam Nivola smile in a photo together in May 2024.Iris Apatow/ Instagram
Iris Apatow/ Instagram
Nivola first hinted at their relationship in April 2024 when he shared a collection of black-and-white photos on Instagram featuring Apatow enjoying a boat day with his costars fromThe White Lotus,includingPatrick Schwarzeneggerand Catherine Hook.
The following month,The Bubbleactress shared a similar set of images that includeda sweet shotof her cuddling up with Nivola.
The couple confirmed their romance when they attended their first event together in October 2024.
Apatow visited Nivola onThe White Lotusset in Thailand
Iris Apatow kisses boyfriend Sam Nivola in a photo.Sam Nivola/ Instagram
Sam Nivola/ Instagram
While filming the third season ofThe White Lotus, Apatow visited Nivola on set in Thailand for a few months. Both of them shared snaps on Instagram of their time together, which includedsoaking in a natural pool,dressing up like fairiesandgetting cozy at a local eatery.
“I brought my girlfriend for a few months, which was amazing,” Nivola told PEOPLE atThe White Lotusseason 3 premiere in February 2025. “It was so great to have a taste of home because it was 10,000 miles away from home.”
Nivola joked about their status as “nepo kids”
Sam Nivola and Iris Apatow at Burberry Flagship Store Reopening Cocktail Party on October 16, 2024 in New York.Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty
Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty
In a January 2025 interview withBritish Vogue, Nivola acknowledged that he and his girlfriend both fall into the classic Hollywood stereotype of being nepotism babies.
He is the son ofThe BrutalistactorAlessandro NivolaandMary Poppins ReturnsactressEmily Mortimer. Apatow is the daughter ofThis Is 40actressLeslie Mannand prolific comedydirectorJudd Apatow.
The younger Nivola jokingly compared his friend group — which includes Apatow — to a “secret cabal of nepo kids who hang out in black robes.”
Apatow’s mom has also weighed in on her relationship with Nivola. Manncommented a heart emojion one of Nivola’s May 2024 Instagram posts which featured photos of him and her daughter out and about in Thailand. He responded in turn with, “❤️✌️.”
They’ve walked the red carpet together
Iris Apatow and Sam Nivola attend the 2024 MoMA Film Benefit on October 23, 2024 in New York City.Taylor Hill/WireImage
Taylor Hill/WireImage
Since October 2024, Nivola and Apatow have attended several public events together. They were photographed at theMuseum Of Modern Art’s 16th Annual Film Benefitin N.Y.C. in October 2024, and at the Los Angeles premiere for season 3 ofThe White Lotus.
At that event, theyposed for a photowith Apatow’s dad andMike White, who created the series.
source: people.com
