Chord Overstreet's Girlfriend: 'Falling for Christmas' Star Is Dating Suzanne Somers' Granddaughter
Chord Overstreet captured the hearts of movie fans as Lindsay Lohan's charming love interest in the Netflix romantic comedy movie "Falling for Christmas." In real life, the dashing actor's heart belongs to his girlfriend, Camelia Somers, whom he has been dating since 2020.
Before appearing in "Falling for Christmas," Chord Overstreet was known for his role on the television show "Glee," where he played the character of Sam Evans, a transfer student who became a football team member from 2010 to 2015.
Born in Nashville, Chord grew up in a musical family. He also entered the music scene, dropping his first single, "Homeland," in 2016. Aside from his successful acting and music career, the actor also has a thriving love life.
Chord Overstreet attends the Mercedez-Benz USA's Official Awards Viewing Party at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills on March 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Chord Overstreet Had Several High-Profile Relationships in the Past
With his handsome looks and charming personality, it may come as no surprise that Chord has had several high-profile relationships. He famously had an on-again-off-again relationship with actress Emma Roberts from 2011 to 2012.
They were first spotted kissing in April 2011 at a carnival in Indio, California. Their relationship received much attention from the media, with their breakups and reconciliations often making headlines. But their romance was ultimately short-lived.
Chord is dating Camelia Somers, an actress and the granddaughter of TV legend Suzanne Somers.
Chord Overstreet and Emma Roberts pose in front of the entrance to Tomorrowland at Disneyland on August 15, 2010, in Anaheim, California. | Source: Getty Images
In 2018, news broke that Chord was dating "Harry Potter" star Emma Watson after they were photographed together at a Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats concert at the Troubadour in Los Angeles.
After a reported six-month romance, the two stars called it quits in May 2018, only to be spotted getting back together and packing on the PDA just less than a month later.
Additionally, Chord has also been rumored to have dated Halston Sage, Lily Collins, Elsa Hosk, and "Pretty Little Liars" actress Ashley Benson.
Chord Overstreet Is Dating the Granddaughter of TV Legend Suzanne Somers
Chord is dating Camelia Somers, an actress and the granddaughter of TV legend Suzanne Somers. Rumors of their romance began in October 2020 after the actor and singer appeared in a photo that Camelia posted from her 25th birthday celebration.
She captioned the post, "FEELING SO LOVED." Their relationship was confirmed by People that same year and was made public after Camelia appeared in Chord's music video for his song "Sunkissed" in 2021.
In the sweet clip for the upbeat song, Chord and Camelia appear as a loved-up couple as they cozy up and dance together. This is the actor-singer's first known relationship since his split from Watson in 2018.
Growing up in a Hollywood family in Brentwood, California, Camelia was interested in performing arts from a young age. She appeared in her first commercial at two years old and has had lead roles in several musicals.
Camelia also danced on a competitive dance team for seven years and has been acting on the TV soap opera "The Bold and the Beautiful" since 2015. She graduated from the University of Southern California, majoring in Chinese language and culture.
Chord Overstreet Felt an 'Immediate Chemistry' with Lindsay Lohan
Chord recently starred in the Netflix film "Falling for Christmas" alongside actress Lindsay Lohan. The romantic comedy marked Lohan's return to showbiz after taking a break from acting, and it also gave Chord a chance to show off his acting skills.
He was formerly known for playing Sam Evans on the 2009 TV musical series "Glee" with actors Lea Michele, Mark Salling, and the late co-stars Naya Rivera and Cory Montieth.
Chord said he felt connected to Lindsay due to their shared experiences of taking a lengthy break from acting and exploring other passions. In his case, he spent a long time working on music before going back to filming.
Chord Overstreet and Lindsay Lohan attend Netflix’s "Falling For Christmas" celebratory Holiday fan screening with cast & crew on November 9, 2022, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
He said music played a significant role in his upbringing, leading him to pursue it as a career after his time on the TV show. His father, Paul Overstreet, is a country musician who has won a Grammy and been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Chord felt no pressure while working with the "Parent Trap" actress and ensuring fans enjoyed their on-screen chemistry. On the contrary, he found the former child actress open and eager to collaborate. He added:
"I've done several table reads, and I'd never really done a table read like that with somebody to where I felt there was immediate chemistry."
According to Chord, Lindsay was very generous about sharing her creative process. He said they initially filmed the scenes as written, but they also made adjustments and tried to improve them together.
Looking towards the future, Chord is excited to see what projects come his way. Overall, his recent return to acting has solidified his place in the industry and opened up new opportunities for his career.