Who Is Ellie Goulding's 'Young' Boyfriend, Beau Minniear? Age, Career And Relationship Timeline

Beau Minniear is quickly becoming a name of interest, not just for his growing list of indie film credits, but for his reported romance with British pop singer Ellie Goulding. The pair made waves over the weekend after being spotted sitting side-by-side at a high-profile boxing match in London, with reports confirming what fans had already begun to suspect.

The relationship first sparked speculation when Goulding posted a now-deleted TikTok last week, gently stroking a man's arm with the cryptic caption: 'Just a little something to take the edge off.' Fans were quick to spot that the man's watch matched Beau's known style, and it wasn't long before internet sleuths discovered that both had recently stayed at the same luxury hotel in Florence.

New Chapter For Ellie

An insider shared: 'Ellie is into Beau and they have a lot of shared interests like exercise and art. They've been having fun together and they certainly make for an attractive couple.'

For Ellie, 38, this marks a fresh chapter in her personal life. She separated from her husband, art dealer Caspar Jopling, in February 2023 after three years of marriage. The two share a son, Arthur, born in 2021.

A brief romance with Costa Rican surf instructor Armando Perez followed, but fizzled out by the end of last year. Her spark with Beau is believed to have ignited earlier this year, though neither has publicly confirmed when or how they met.

Who Is Beau Minniear?

Beau Minniear, 28, may be new to the celebrity dating spotlight, but he's no stranger to the screen. His film credits include The Beekeeper (2024) alongside Jason Statham, Inside Man (2023), and Dig (2022), where he carved out a niche with intense, brooding performances. Often cast in thrillers and indie dramas, he's slowly becoming a familiar face in the independent film scene.

Raised on a ranch near Park City, Utah, Minniear recalls a childhood shaped by nature, Craigslist animals, and wild imagination. 'Maybe performing for [those animals] in the woods is where it all started for me,' he once mused. He admitted to feeling out of place in school, bouncing between crowds and often getting into trouble, until a mentor helped steer him toward acting.

'Meeting acting coach Jordan Chappelle made me realise that the director-actor relationship was something I craved... a safe space for emotions that used to get me in trouble,' he shared.

Now based in New York full-time, Minniear says acting remains a work-in-progress. 'I don't have a hold on the process—it just feels like something I breathe in and carry with me depending on where I am in life,' he added.

What's Next?

• With Ellie now publicly spotted sweetly with Beau at Wembley, speculation around their relationship will only intensify.
• While Ellie's representative has yet to comment, their video debut confirms that their romance extends beyond cryptic social media signals.
• Fans will be watching closely to see if their bond deepens—and whether Beau, an indie actor on the rise, will step more frequently into Ellie's pop universe.

For now, Minniear's rising star continues to intersect with one of Britain's most recognisable music names - and it seems the spotlight has only just begun to turn their way.