Ed Westwick’s girlfriend Tamara Francesconi has shared insight into their one-year relationship in an Instagram Q&A on Tuesday.
The model, 23, who has been dating the Gossip Girl actor, 33, since October last year, revealed he first approached her via her DMs as she treated her followers to a rare peek at their romance.
South African beauty Tamara also touched on whether she’s jealous about his on-screen kisses, his love for her native country and being co-dependent during the coronavirus lockdown.
Rare: Ed Westwick’s girlfriend Tamara Francesconi has shared insight into their one-year relationship in an Instagram Q&A on Tuesday
Fans were curious to find out how the handsome pair crossed paths, and the influencer didn’t hold back in revealing the details.
Shedding light on their virtual encounter and their first date, the brunette said: ‘Going to answer this first because it’s my most asked question, and probably the reason a lot of you follow me.
‘He direct message me out of the blue saying Hi and I nearly fell off my chair, we then chatted for a while and he asked me on a date, which I assumed would be a dinner but instead he took me to a butterfly sanctuary in Mayfair, we thereafter spent the whole day exploring London together, and the rest is history.’ (sic)
The social media personality went on to admit how she’s become more dependant on the screen star as they spend more time together during the global crisis.
Caught his eye: The model, 23, revealed he first approached her via her DMs as she treated her followers to a rare peek at their romance (pictured at their home)
‘And the rest is history’: Fans were curious to find out how the handsome pair crossed paths, and the influencer didn’t hold back in revealing the details
‘I think we all have’: South African beauty Tamara went on to admit how she’s become more dependant on the screen star as they spend more time together during the global crisis
‘Not at all’: The fashion star was quizzed about whether she grows envious over Ed’s on-screen kisses with others – including the likes of Leighton Meester (pictured in 2009) and Zhu Zhu
Tamara admitted: ‘I feel like we have all become codependent with our partners this year (I know I have) I think it’s really important to do things alone and for yourself, read a book, go for a walk, chat to a friend.’ (sic)
The fashion star was also quizzed about whether she grows envious over Ed’s on-screen kisses with other women – including the likes of Leighton Meester and Zhu Zhu.
A confident Tamara cheekily replied: ‘Not at all happy for his co-star, he’s a great kisser.’
Close: Alongside a shirtless image of the thespian, the bombshell joked Ed ‘believes he’s South African’ as another follower asked whether he was a fan of her home country
‘God made you perfect, baby!’ The Romeo & Juliet star was also asked about whether he had seen his partner without make-up
‘I thought about it last year’: The social media personality, who split her time between London and South Africa, also spoke about relocating to Los Angeles
Alongside a shirtless image of the thespian taking a scenic photo, the bombshell joked Ed ‘believes he’s South African’ as another follower asked whether he was a fan of her home country.
The Romeo & Juliet star was also asked about whether he had seen his partner without make-up, to which he declared while showering: ‘God made you perfect, baby!’
On relocating to Los Angeles, Tamara, who split her time between London and South Africa, shared: ‘I thought about it last year when Ed was still living there but I think it’s London or South Africa for me.’
Support: Lottie Moss’ pal also admitted she was a fan of Gossip Girl, in which Ed played Chuck Bass between 2007 and 2012
TV and film star Ed endured a tumultuous period in 2018 after he split from girlfriend Jessica Serfaty and was cleared of past sexual assault charges.
The Freaks of Nature star is believed to have found happiness with Tamara, with a source telling The Sun last year: ‘Tamara’s head over heels with him.
‘Ed is proud to tell everyone Tamara is his girlfriend. His friends and family all approve and think they’re a great match.’
