When we first saw Sam Heughan as strapping Scottish solider Jamie Fraser in Outlander, fans around the world couldn’t help but wonder if the heartthrob was single.
Being one of the most recognisable faces on television, Sam has naturally been the subject of rampant dating rumours throughout the years. So, understandably, he tries to keep his personal life pretty private. Yet, here and there, over the past few years, reports have surfaced linking the actor to various women.
Read on as we delve into Sam Heughan’s dating life in full detail.
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Does Sam Heughan Have a Girlfriend?
Currently, all signs point to no.
While there have been fleeting rumours and speculation around potential partners, he is keeping his relationship status somewhat ambiguous. Heughan has not yet spilled any details of a secret romance and has not publicly confirmed that he is in a relationship.
Last year in an interview with Hello Magazine, Sam described himself as a “romantic at heart,” and shared that he is still actively looking for “The One.”

Who Has Sam Heughan Dated?
Although the heartthrob has never been married, Sam has had some public flings and semi-serious relationships in recent years.
2014-2015: Cody Kennedy
Cody and Sam were linked in 2014, however, not much is known about the depth of their relationship as the pair were only believed to have been dating for 4 months.
2016-2017: Mackenzie Mauzy
Speculation that Sam was dating The Bold and The Beautiful actress Mackenzie Mauzy began in 2016. The two attended events together, and later shared pictures that featured one another on social media the following year. Mackenzie was also photographed with Sam’s arm around her on multiple occasions whilst the pair were out in New York City. They reportedly split in late 2017.
2018-2021: Amy Shiels
US Weekly broke the news that Sam and Amy Shiels were an item in 2018, after the Twin Peaks star,was seen supporting Sam at the premiere of his movie, The Spy Who Dumped Me. The pair were also papped together at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood 48 hours later.
2022: Monika Clarke
Sam and Australian model, Monika Clarke were linked in March 2022 after they were spotted going for a walk together and having a cuddle. Shortly after they were photographed kissing while grabbing coffee.
Aside from this sighting of the Scotsman with a potential new flame, there were no other reports regarding any developments of the pair’s relationship.
Is Sam Heughan Dating Jessica De Gouw?
Rumours that Sam was dating Australian actress Jessica De Gouw began to circulate after he posted some charming photos of the two to his Instagram.
The pair star in the British series The Couple Next Door, as married couple Danny and Becka Whitwell. Unfortunately for fans of the show who ship these stars IRL, De Gouw is in a long-term relationship with editorial hairstylist, Sophie Roberts.
So from what we could gather, Sam is still very much on the market and isn’t opposed to finding a lover down under—yippee!
