Cooper Hoffman and Nico Parker Make Their Relationship Official

Actor Cooper Hoffman, the 23-year-old son of the late Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Nico Parker, the 21-year-old daughter of Emmy-winning Westworld actress Thandiwe Newton and director Ol Parker, are officially in a relationship, according to an interview Cooper Hoffman gave to The Hollywood Reporter. The confirmation follows months of speculation after the pair were spotted looking cozy at the Toronto International Film Festival.

How Cooper Hoffman and Nico Parker Met

The couple met in late 2024 on the set of Poetic License, a directorial debut by Maude Apatow, according to Cooper Hoffman’s interview with The Hollywood Reporter. Their relationship progressed shortly after filming wrapped. “We didn’t officially start dating until a few weeks after filming, when she came to New York to meet my mom, and I asked her to be my girlfriend,” Cooper Hoffman told the site, adding, “It was very sweet.” Prior to the confirmation, the pair sparked public interest at the Toronto International Film Festival, where they were photographed cuddling puppies. During the festival appearance, video captured Cooper Hoffman telling Parker, “No, we’re not getting a dog.” Both actors feature in Poetic License, and Parker will also appear alongside him in the upcoming project.

Navigating the Industry and Nepotism Discourse

Parker spoke about industry access in a 2023 interview with The Cut. “I think it’s incredibly important to recognize that with your parents being prevalent in the industry, it’s way easier to get in the room,” Parker told The Cut. “It’s so important to know how many people would dream of being in that room, and how lucky you are to be there. Especially when you start, your parents know people, and you’ve known people since you were small, and they want to give you a chance because they like you. That is a reflection of your parents.” Parker’s mother, Thandiwe Newton, recently appeared in the 2025 action film Anaconda and Season 2 of Netflix’s Wednesday, while her father, Ol Parker, released the romantic comedy Office Romance starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein in June. Parker also stars in 2019’s Dumbo and the 2025 release How to Train Your Dragon, and she will reprise her role as Astrid Hofferson in How to Train Your Dragon 2.

Cooper Hoffman’s Growing Film Career

Cooper Hoffman began acting following the death of his father, Philip Seymour Hoffman, in 2014 at age 46. “As much as I would love him to be here and talk to him about acting, I also would be terrified to have him see my stuff and judge my stuff,” Cooper Hoffman told GQ last year. Addressing industry nepotism discussions in April, Cooper Hoffman mentioned that he and fellow actor Michael Gandolfini—son of the late James Gandolfini—frequently joke about the topic. According to Cooper Hoffman, they joke, “’We gotta get rid of those nepo babies,’” but rationalize that “If one of your parents is dead, it’s fine.” Alongside his Golden Globe-nominated role in Licorice Pizza, Cooper Hoffman starred in the 2024 Saturday Night Live film Saturday Night. His upcoming projects include starring alongside Olivia Wilde in I Want Your Sex and portraying OpenAI president Greg Brockman in an upcoming Sam Altman biopic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Cooper Hoffman and Nico Parker meet?

According to Cooper Hoffman’s interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the pair met in late 2024 on the set of Maude Apatow’s directorial debut, Poetic License.

Who are Nico Parker’s parents?

Nico Parker is the daughter of Emmy-winning actress Thandiwe Newton and film director Ol Parker.

Who are Cooper Hoffman’s parents?

Cooper Hoffman is the son of the late Oscar-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman.

What films have Cooper Hoffman and Nico Parker starred in?

Cooper Hoffman has starred in Licorice Pizza and Saturday Night, while Nico Parker has appeared in Dumbo, The Last of Us, and How to Train Your Dragon. They both appear in the upcoming film Poetic License.