Ashley Park Ignored Her Connection with Emily in Paris Co-Star Paul Forman Despite Lily Collins’ Observation: ‘I Wasn’t Interested in Dating Actors’
Ashley Park, known for her role in Emily in Paris, recently discussed her relationship with co-star Paul Forman. The couple, who have been together for over two years, only made their relationship public in January. Park shared details about their early romance and how their co-star Lily Collins helped them realize their chemistry.
Ashley Park and Paul Forman have been in a relationship for more than two years. Despite their strong bond now, Park initially hesitated to pursue a romantic relationship with Forman. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, she admitted that she had sworn off dating actors again. However, she couldn’t ignore the chemistry between them, even though she was resistant to breaking her promise.
“I mean, let’s face it, he’s eye candy. So I was also like, ‘Oh my god, definitely not. I am past that. I would never fall for someone who looks that impeccable.’ So we were just friends. Very platonically, we would hang out,” Park recalled.
Despite Park’s initial intention to keep things platonic, her co-star Lily Collins noticed something more between them. Collins, also a cast member of Emily in Paris, observed Park and Forman’s chemistry early on.
“Lily noticed the chemistry. She was like, ‘Ashley, what is going on?’ And I replied, ‘Nothing. I told you I wasn’t dating actors,'” Park shared. Despite her initial denial, it was clear that they had a strong connection that couldn’t be ignored.
The turning point in their relationship came when Park invited Forman on a volunteer trip to Poland. During this trip, Park witnessed a different side of Forman that deepened her feelings for him.
“Watching him play chess with these children who did not have a home and acting like this father figure to them because their fathers were at war, watching him be so present, it was amazing,” Park said. This experience made her realize the depth of her emotions, leading to a change in their relationship status.
“So I had to do a little loss-of-dignity tour. I had to be like, ‘Lily, everyone, we are so in love.’ That was about two years ago,” she explained.
Park commended Forman for being a generous and kind co-worker and friend. She mentioned that one of the reasons she wanted to be friends with him, and eventually fell in love with him, is because he is such a generous and kind coworker and friend. She also added that she has never worked with a straight white male who was more generous or easier to work with on set.
Forman joined the cast of Emily in Paris in season 3, and Park has enjoyed having him on set. Their relationship has thrived both on and off-screen, further solidifying their bond.
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