On a quiet Brooklyn street on September 3, 2025, Zoë Kravitz and Harry Styles sent the celebrity rumor mill into overdrive. The pair, both dressed in understated casual attire—Kravitz in all-black with a baseball cap, Styles in tan pants, a denim jacket, and sunglasses—were spotted holding hands and laughing as they strolled through Williamsburg, New York. According to Page Six, a fan who witnessed the three-minute encounter described the scene as intimate but relaxed: "They were holding hands and laughing together, like, very casual. He was making some joke. He leaned his head back, looked up and she was laughing." The witness added, "They were definitely a couple."
The sighting was hardly an isolated incident. Just days earlier, Kravitz and Styles were seen kissing at Rita’s restaurant in London after a promotional event for Kravitz’s new film, Caught Stealing. The Daily Mail reported that the two were "tucked away in a corner in Rita's and were snogging like teenagers. They seemed really into each other and didn't seem to care if anyone saw them kissing." The source continued, "They walked in together, it was definitely a date, they make a gorgeous couple."
Adding fuel to the fire, a fan video shared on X (formerly Twitter) on August 24 captured the duo walking arm in arm through the streets of Rome. Styles, a Grammy-winning artist and former One Direction member, and Kravitz, the acclaimed actress and director, appeared at ease as they took in the sights, with Kravitz’s arm looped affectionately around Styles. The timing of these outings coincided with Kravitz’s European press tour for Caught Stealing, during which she was frequently accompanied by her co-star Austin Butler. According to PEOPLE, "He’s been spending time with her while she’s been on her press run."
Despite the flurry of public sightings, neither Kravitz nor Styles has commented officially on the nature of their relationship. Their representatives have remained silent, even as speculation has mounted. The intrigue has only deepened thanks to conflicting reports about the seriousness of their connection. While some sources, like an insider who spoke to Us Weekly, insist that "it isn’t serious between them," describing the relationship as "very new" and emphasizing that "Zoë does not want anything serious right now," others suggest a more casual arrangement. TMZ reported that the two are "friends with benefits" and "not exclusive in any way."
The public’s fascination is understandable, given the high-profile romantic histories of both stars. Kravitz, 36, is the daughter of Lisa Bonet and rocker Lenny Kravitz and has been a fixture in Hollywood for years. She was previously engaged to actor Channing Tatum, with the couple calling off their engagement in October 2024 after a year. Before her rumored connection with Styles, Kravitz was linked to actor Noah Centineo, with sightings in New York and Los Angeles earlier in 2025. She has also faced persistent rumors about her chemistry with Caught Stealing co-star Austin Butler, especially after their flirty red carpet interactions in August. The Daily Mail noted, “It’s not quite a fully fledged romance but Austin hasn’t been friend-zoned either.”
Styles, 31, is no stranger to public scrutiny over his love life. The British singer-songwriter’s relationships have often made headlines, from his nearly two-year romance with actress Olivia Wilde, which ended in 2022, to his more recent split with actress Taylor Russell in May 2024. He was briefly linked to model and actress Emily Ratajkowski, and after his breakup with Russell, rumors swirled about a connection with producer Ella Kenny. Styles has made it clear in the past that he values his privacy. In a 2022 interview with Rolling Stone, he said, "I've never talked about my life away from work publicly and found that it's benefited me positively. There's always going to be a version of a narrative, and I think I just decided I wasn't going to spend the time trying to correct it or redirect it in some way."
The September 3 Brooklyn stroll has become a flashpoint for fans and media alike, with photos and videos circulating rapidly online. According to PEOPLE, Kravitz and Styles appeared comfortable and at ease, even as they seemed to avoid drawing attention. The Page Six eyewitness described the atmosphere as low-key: "Williamsburg at this time—it was literally just us on the street. It was a work day and it was kind of a secluded side street and they were just the only two other people on the street with me." The source added that the pair had "not wanting to be seen energy."
Despite their attempts at discretion, speculation about their relationship’s status continues to swirl. While some fans are convinced the pair are a bona fide couple, others remain skeptical, pointing to reports of a more casual arrangement. The Daily Mail quoted an insider who insisted the duo are "just friends with benefits," emphasizing that "the two are merely having fun and are not exclusive in any way." Yet, their public displays of affection—whether in London, Rome, or Brooklyn—tell a story that’s hard for onlookers to ignore.
Meanwhile, Kravitz’s professional life is as busy as her personal one. Her new film, Caught Stealing, has kept her in the spotlight, with promotional events across Europe and the United States. At the film’s premiere, she and Austin Butler sparked their own set of rumors with a playful exchange on the red carpet, further fueling speculation about her love life. PEOPLE reported that Kravitz was seen "fueling romance rumors with her co-star Austin Butler at the film premiere on August 26, 2025."
For Styles, the Brooklyn outing marks another chapter in a long line of high-profile relationships that have captured public attention. His willingness to be seen in public with Kravitz, despite his stated preference for privacy, has only intensified curiosity. As one fan put it on social media, "Well that was not expected. Harry and Zoe weren’t on my 2025 bingo card."
With both stars remaining tight-lipped, the true nature of their relationship remains a matter of speculation. Are they simply enjoying each other’s company, as friends with benefits? Or is something more serious developing behind the scenes? For now, all eyes remain on Kravitz and Styles as they navigate the glare of the public spotlight—hand in hand, at least for the moment.
