Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris Step Out Together at Exclusive Oscars Event

Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris Make 1st Public Appearance as a Couple at Oscars Party

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Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris have officially confirmed their relationship after months of speculation. The couple, who have been rumored to be dating since October 2023, made their first public appearance together at the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s annual Oscars viewing party on Sunday, March 10.

Bush, who is 41 years old, and Harris, 38, were seen with actor Eric McCormack at a party held at West Hollywood Park.

This was the first time the couple posed for photos together in public since news of their relationship became known. They have been spotted together in public before this event.

On Thursday, March 7, a witness told us that Bush and Harris were seen having drinks and dancing together at the season 3 premiere of Netflix's Girls5Eva in New York City.

They were also joined by Bush's former One Tree Hill costar Hilarie Burton Morgan at the premiere. The three of them spent most of the afterparty in the back booth of the bar.

Ashlyn was dancing with Sophia, holding her close and giving her kisses on the cheek. The source mentioned that the couple looked completely comfortable and happy in that moment.

They decided to leave the party at 11 p.m. and as they did, Bush couldn't hide his happiness, beaming from ear to ear all night.

Bush and Harris were first connected in October 2023 following their breakups with Grant Hughes and Ali Krieger. After being married for 13 months, Bush decided to file for divorce from Hughes, who is 41 years old, in August 2023.

Harris and Krieger, who were teammates on the United States Women's National Team, got divorced in September 2023 after being married for almost four years. They have two children together, daughter Sloane, 3, and son Ocean, 18 months.

Harris and Bush first met in June 2023 at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. However, according to a source, their relationship remained platonic for several months before developing further.

According to the source, Sophia and Ashlyn claimed they were only friends, but everyone could see there was immediate chemistry between them. The insider also mentioned that the women connected over their recent breakups and the challenge of beginning anew.

Once they started seeing each other, another insider shared with us about how Bush and Harris were figuring out their new relationship.

According to the insider, "They enjoy each other's company. They share a passion for sports and have a desire to make a positive impact in the world."

Reflecting on the past year, Bush took to Instagram on January 1 to share her thoughts on the new year ahead.

In a heartfelt post, she expressed gratitude for the lessons learned in 2021. She acknowledged the challenges that humbled her, the experiences that shaped her, and the moments that ultimately set her free.

Looking forward, Bush embraced a new mindset of prioritizing self-care and self-love. She vowed to no longer shrink herself or ignore her own needs. With a sense of optimism, she welcomed the opportunities that lay ahead in the coming year.

This year, Bush expressed a new mindset - no longer accepting less and questioning if they deserve more. They realized they had disconnected from their body, forgetting how it feels to truly be present in their own skin. But now, they feel alive and whole, from head to toe. It's an incredible, life-affirming experience.

Editor's P/S:

The public confirmation of Sophia Bush and Ashlyn Harris's relationship is a heartwarming testament to the resilience and new beginnings that can emerge from life's challenges