Actress Sophia Bush, 41, is reportedly dating soccer star Ashlyn Harris, 37, just two months after her split from Grant Hughes. The romance between the two public figures marks a fresh start for both as recent divorcees. According to an insider, Sophia and Ashlyn had been friends for years and had social circles that frequently intersected. They went on their first dinner date only a couple of weeks ago. This budding relationship is recent, and it signifies new chapters for both individuals.
The rumors about their romance began when they were seen together in pictures posted by Canadian soccer player Selenia Iachelli on her Instagram account. The One Tree Hill actress and the former goalkeeper also appeared together on a panel at the Cannes Lions advertising festival in June, where they discussed uplifting women in sports. At that time, Sophia Bush posted a photo from the event, captioned with “love you” directed at Ashlyn Harris.
Sophia Bush is known as an investor in the LA-based Angel City FC and considers herself a lifelong soccer fan. However, their shared love for soccer isn’t the only commonality they share. Both Bush and Harris finalized their divorces from their respective spouses in August and September. Sophia Bush’s marriage to Grant Hughes ended after just 13 months, while Ashlyn Harris is currently dealing with custody matters regarding her two children with her ex-wife, Ali Krieger.
Despite the public nature of their relationships and breakups, sources close to the situation emphasized that “there is no salacious story.” In fact, the respective divorces had been ongoing for months before they became public knowledge.