Paris is known for its rich history of being portrayed as a romantic place in many films, books, TV shows, and artworks. These connections help make it famous as the City of Love.
Ashley Park and Paul Forman are the testimony of that!
If you are a fan of ‘Emily in Paris’ you will know that Ashley Park and Paul Forman not only fell in love as them but also as their characters Mindy Chen and Nicolas de Leon!!
It’s a double dose of love! This is a perfect example of romance both on and off the screen, theygossip.com reports.
Their relationship resembles a classic friends-to-lovers tale. It truly has all the elements of a great romance story!
So, before they made it official, Park and Forman were always sharing cute behind-the-scenes pics from the set.
Then in October 2023, the relationship rumors started flying, and now this adorable couple is still thriving!
Ashley Park and Paul Forman
How did this whole love story kick off? When did they finally get a clue about their feelings for each other?
Honestly, their romance deserves its own series! I’m totally here for it because I’m obsessed with Ashley! Let’s get right into the details!
How They Fell For One Another
Ashley shared that her bond with Paul kicked off with a solid friendship. She was really impressed by how respectful he was, both as a guy and a scene partner, plus his intelligence and thoughtfulness really stood out to her.
These traits pulled her in, creating a strong friendship that eventually turned into something more. Their first kiss took place on camera, which was the beginning of their love story.
On the other hand, Paul Forman talked about Park, who’s not just his co-star but also the love of his life.
He mentioned that she’s been a constant source of support and friendship from day one, even before they started dating.
Forman highlighted how generous and encouraging she is, and he feels super fortunate to be working with her, no matter their personal connection. Looking back, he said he feels like the luckiest guy ever.
Ashley Park revealed that her bond with Paul Forman kicked off as a friendship because she was set on avoiding relationships with actors.
When they first crossed paths, Paul mentioned he had never dated an actor either, which put Ashley at ease about their friendship.
Even though there was undeniable chemistry, Ashley was firm about not wanting anything romantic, even telling her bestie Lily Collins there was nothing going on.
But as their connection grew stronger, Ashley found herself falling for Paul, eventually confessing to her friends, including Lily, that they were in love.
This lightbulb moment happened two years ago, changing Ashley’s perspective and leading to a “tour” of love all around the world.
Ashley and Paul’s Social Media Love Story
Their first post together was in January when Ashley had her health scare, she wrote a long tribute to her man for being there with him.
Paul on the other hand posted his own photo and captioned it ‘by your side no matter what’!!
Their first public date was on February 19th and they went on a fashion show date!! How cool is that!!
February 25 seems to be their anniversary and they celebrated a tear of love together almost two now!!!
Every time they post together they make sure to leave a mark in the comment section putting in a few words about how much they love one another.
Mindy and Nicola’s Story
In ‘Emily in Paris’ the relationship between Mindy Chen and Nicolas de Leon transforms from a tricky history to a genuine romantic bond.
Mindy Chen and Nicolas de Leon
Nicolas, who comes from a wealthy family that runs a luxury business, pops back into Mindy’s life as a colleague through Emily’s job.
At first, Mindy is set on keeping things strictly friends because she’s made a promise to steer clear of dating rich guys like Nicolas, but their chemistry is hard to ignore.
As they hang out more, they connect over their experiences and start to open up about their vulnerabilities, which naturally leads their friendship to blossom into something more.
Even though their feelings grow, they encounter challenges like past issues, work-related stress, and outside opinions.
By season 4, their love story becomes a central part of the series, highlighting their support for each other and personal growth.
Mindy and Nicolas’ journey is a blend of glamour, touching moments, and the fine line between friendship and romance, enriching Emily in Paris while exploring themes of self-discovery and connection.
