IDK about you, but I currently can’t stop thinking about Odessa A’zion, whose recent breakout roles in I Love LA and Marty Supreme have catapulted her into super-stardom. That said, if you’ve been paying attention, then you know Odessa has been around for a minute now…and she’s even been romantically linked to a few high-profile celebs. Most recently, people have been speculating about her relationship with Outer Banks and Queer star Drew Starkey, and I’m here to explain why.
Odessa and Drew first crossed paths when they starred in Hulu’s 2022 Hellraiser reboot together, and while they’ve been close ever since, some fans suspect these two are more than just very, very, very good friends. So…what’s their deal? Let’s take a moment to review Odessa and Drew’s rumored relationship timeline from the very beginning, because it’s kinda confusing.
October 2021
The cast for a Hellraiser reboot is announced, with Odessa and Drew starring as love interests Riley and Trevor.
November 2022
Not long after Hellraiser premieres, Odessa drops a (very sweet) birthday tribute for Drew on IG, sparking dating rumors for the first time.
“Happy Birthday Joseph,” she captions the post. “Keep eating that pb n j once a day, it’s really good for ur bones.”
February 2023
Odessa shows up to support Drew at the Outer Banks Poguelandia event, where a fan catches the two looking pretty cozy:
January 2024
British Vogue publishes a profile on Drew during Paris Fashion Week in which they mention “his relationship with Odessa A’zion.” Iiiiinteresting!
February 2024
Odessa casually includes Drew in an Instagram photo dump. Ahem:
January 2025
The two pose for a pic together at W Magazine’s Annual Best Performances Party.
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March 2025
A few months later, the maybe-couple attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party.
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May 2025
Nothing to see here, just two maybe-more-than-friends posing at a Netflix Tudum event.
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October 2025
Drew and Odessa attend Alex Gruszynski and Stella Banderas’ wedding in Spain along with a bunch of other friends. (Swipe below to see for yourself!)
December 2025
During an interview with Bustle, Odessa’s I Love LA costar Josh Hutcherson accidentally lets it slip that she’s in a relationship, saying, “Odessa’s on a rocket ship. She’s not ready for it. We’ve had many conversations of her having near panic attacks about all the press, photo shoots, and travel she has while also trying to maintain her relationship.” Oh???
Soon after, a source for DeuxMoi claims that Drew showed up in support of Odessa for an I Love LA event.
Meanwhile, another DeuxMoi insider says, “Drew and Odessa are an item. They were at Antonio Banderas’s daughter’s wedding in Spain before jetting back to Croatia for OBX.”
January 2026
Another year, another flirty W Magazine Best Performances Party appearance.
This veeeery cute clip from the event also makes the rounds online:
In conclusion, I have no idea what is going on with these two, but I <3 them regardless!