Joe Alwyn and Mary Beth Barone were seen spending time together in New York City on September 17, drawing attention after the pair walked across the Williamsburg Bridge and later stopped at local bars.
The outing has sparked speculation about whether the actor and comedian could be romantically involved. However, neither Alwyn nor Barone has publicly confirmed that they are dating.
Photos reported by TMZ and other entertainment outlets show the two walking together during the evening.
Joe Alwyn and Mary Beth Barone Enjoy NYC Outing
Alwyn, 35, kept his look casual for the evening. He wore a black T-shirt, loose blue jeans, dark sneakers and a baseball cap.
Barone, also 35, opted for a black mini dress paired with metallic blue cowboy boots. She completed the outfit with a pink handbag, gold necklaces and a denim jacket.
The pair were photographed walking across the Williamsburg Bridge while appearing engaged in conversation. Later, they stopped at a local bar.
At one point, Barone was seen wearing Alwyn’s baseball cap while the two chatted at the bar.
Despite the attention surrounding the photographs, the available reports do not establish that the outing was a romantic date.
Why the Sighting Has Sparked Dating Rumours
The latest outing comes after Alwyn was linked to actress Sarah Pidgeon earlier in 2026.
In June, Alwyn and Pidgeon were photographed together in New York City. The pair were seen holding hands and later sharing a kiss during an outing that also included Alwyn’s brother, Patrick.
Later that month, photographs reportedly showed Alwyn and Pidgeon together during a picnic in London. Us Weekly subsequently reported, citing a source, that the two were casually dating.
Neither Alwyn nor Pidgeon publicly confirmed the status of their relationship.
As a result, Alwyn’s September appearance with Barone has naturally generated fresh interest in his personal life. Still, being photographed together does not by itself confirm a relationship.
Who Is Mary Beth Barone?
Mary Beth Barone is a comedian and actress known for projects including Overcompensating and her Netflix comedy special Galaxy Brain.
She also attracted attention earlier this year because of her highly publicised connection with actor Lucas Bravo.
However, Barone later explained the situation in humorous terms during an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers. She joked that Netflix had arranged a “PR relationship” with Bravo as a way to promote her comedy special.
Barone and Bravo had been photographed together, including at a New York Knicks game and during the Cannes Film Festival. Barone later joked that their arrangement lasted only three months.
That history makes the latest photographs with Alwyn particularly interesting to entertainment fans, although there is currently no confirmation that this outing was promotional or romantic.
Joe Alwyn’s Relationship History
Alwyn is also widely known for his former relationship with Taylor Swift. The actor and singer dated for around six years before their relationship ended in 2023.
Since then, Alwyn has generally kept his personal life private.
His reported connection with Sarah Pidgeon became one of his first widely photographed romantic links following his split from Swift.
Now, his appearance with Barone has prompted another round of relationship speculation.
For now, however, the facts are limited to what was publicly photographed: Alwyn and Barone spent an evening together in New York, walked across the Williamsburg Bridge and visited a bar. Their relationship status remains unconfirmed.
What Happens Next for Joe Alwyn and Mary Beth Barone?
There has been no public statement from either Alwyn or Barone confirming a romance.
Therefore, it is too early to describe them as a couple based solely on their New York City outing.
For now, the September 17 sighting remains an interesting celebrity encounter that has generated plenty of online attention.