Is Richard Madden Gay? The Star Sparked Dating Rumors with Two Male Actors

Many fans and media personnel want to know if Richard Madden is gay. The actor has been cast in queer roles, but he once spoke about not appreciating sexuality as a limitation to actors' roles. However, it has been his close relationships with two confirmed gay actors that have raised the question.

Scottish thespian Richard Madden was born on June 18, 1986, and lived out what many consider an overnight success story. Madden has thirty acting credits to his name, with the 30th being the Amazon series "Citadel," set to be released on April 28 in the United States. He will play Mason Kane, an elite Citadel agent.

Aside from the forthcoming release, Madden has starred in HBO's "Game of Thrones" as Robb Stark. He also played David Budd in BBC's miniseries "Bodyguard" and in the 2019 musical series "Rocketman," Madden played John Reid, Elton John's manager, and lover. Questions are brewing about his sexuality after a recent rumor spike.

Richard Madden Sparked Dating Rumors with Sam Smith's Ex-boyfriend

In May 2019, Madden, who was previously dating Ellie Bamber, was spotted on multiple occasions with Brandon Flynn, an actor who is a former flame of British singer Sam Smith. Madden being sighted with Flynn heightened the rumors of his sexuality, as it is no secret that the American actor has been in confirmed same-sex relationships.

Madden did not reveal much when The New York Times questioned his relationship with Flynn. He said he has not previously discussed relationships and keeps his private life under wraps. The Scot added that he repeats his clothing to demoralize paparazzi who would not want to publish a similar-looking photo daily.

After several months of their close friendship and boarding partnership, Madden and Flynn stopped seeing eye to eye—the reasons are unknown. The tension between the Scot and former LA best friend is so thick that according to a report from The Sun, Flynn, the face of Versace in 2020, got Madden uninvited from the brand's events.

Richard Madden Reportedly Spent COVID-19 Lockdown with 'Teen Wolf' Star Froy Gutierrez

Madden spent parts of the COVID-19 lockdown in expensive luxury in the company of "Cruel Summer" star Froy Gutierrez—12 years his junior. Madden rented his "Game of Thrones" co-star Emilia Clarke's Los Angeles property, which she rents for $20,000 a month. "It really got everything he needs," a source revealed.

In 2021, Madden and Gutierrez were still close friends and were spotted in the UK, reportedly headed to a picnic with shopping bags. They were spotted again on July 25 last year in Italy before the Giffoni Film Festival. Their continuous sightings sparked speculation in the media, but they have not confirmed or denied romance in their alliance.

Gutierrez has a role in 15 different projects, with the latest being "The Strangers," a yet-to-be-released movie starring Madelaine Petsch, who also has a fascinating dating history. Gutierrez's résumé includes appearances in "Teen Wolf," "One Day at a Time," "Hocus Pocus 2," and many others.

Gutierrez is also pursuing a career in music though it is probably secondary to acting. Clarke purchased the Los Angeles house in which Madden spent a period of lockdown way back in 2016. She later decidedly returned to living in the United Kingdom.

His relationships with supermodel Suki Waterhouse, the late Caroline Flack, and actress Ellie Bamber made headlines throughout the second half of the 2010s before his alleged linkage to Flynn and Gutierrez.

The house was purchased for $3.8 million, and the actress has been getting a good return on investment if her rent is something to go by. The Sun joked that Madden should get a friendly discount, considering their "Game of Thrones" linkage. When he moved in, a source said, "since then, he's been living in Emilia's old house because it is really nice and is the perfect place to isolate."

Is Richard Madden Gay? We May Never Know for Sure

Miranda Sawyer of The Guardian had a lengthy conversation with Madden in which they discussed many talking points, including his take on queer casting. The journalist asked for Madden's take on straight actors being cast in queer roles. He responded, "It's a really terrible route to go down if we start restricting people's casting based on their personal lives."

The actor continued to explain that he sees diversity in representation as paramount and believes a role would be given to whomever the suitable actor is. It should not be boxed to whether they are queer or not. His response was pro-acting and not revealing of his stance on sexuality.

Sawyer mentioned that Madden's long dating history—which will be unpacked later—strongly suggests that he is straight. However, the rumors of his relationship with Flynn that followed shortly after their interview could confuse the Scottish actor's critics.

In the past, Madden has been linked to several famous women; his dating history throughout the 2010s has been somewhat stacked. He was in a start-stop relationship with Jenna Coleman from 2012 to 2015. He was reportedly linked to Irish TV presenter Laura Whitmore a year later.

His relationships with supermodel Suki Waterhouse, the late Caroline Flack, and actress Ellie Bamber made headlines throughout the second half of the 2010s before his alleged linkage to Flynn and Gutierrez. However, he has recently kept a tight lip about his personal life, leaving many media questions unanswered.

Without confirmation about his sexuality and walls around his love life, Madden's fans can only look forward to seeing him on screen later this year. He will star alongside Indian actress Priyanka Chopra, who married entertainer Nick Jonas after their romance began in September 2016. The pair have taken the surrogate route in their first pregnancy.