Madelyn Cline Just Debuted Her New Romance In The Most PDA-Packed Way Possible — And We're OBSESSED

Stop everything, because Madelyn Cline just went Instagram official... in real life.

The Outer Banks star was caught on camera enjoying the most romantic dinner date of the summer with luxury real estate executive Michael Reyes in Los Angeles on August 5, and the PDA was OFF THE CHARTS. We're talking kisses across the dinner table, hand kisses, affectionate touches — the whole nine yards.

The couple was spotted at Italian eatery La Cava, where they shared plenty of laughs along with their meal, according to E! Online. The 28-year-old actress and the SoCal native (his hometown is Montecito, California) looked absolutely smitten with each other, exchanging sweet touches throughout the evening.

And at one point? He literally kissed her hand across the table. Yes, really. We are NOT okay. 😭

And There Was a Surprise Cameo 🐶

After glasses of wine and what looked like the perfect Italian meal, the new couple took things to peak cuteness levels by going for a walk with Cline's Cavapoo, Rodney Dangerfield. (Yes, that's the dog's actual name, and we're obsessed.)

The whole vibe? Total rom-com energy.

The Tea ☕

• Madelyn Cline, 28, debuted her new romance with real estate exec Michael Reyes during a dinner date in L.A.
• The couple shared kisses, hand-holding, and plenty of PDA at Italian restaurant La Cava
• Reyes has been a licensed real estate agent since 2017 and is a UCLA graduate from Montecito, California
• They capped off the date by walking Cline's adorable Cavapoo

She Just Got Out of Another Relationship

This new romance comes just weeks after Cline split from TikToker Henry Smith (known by his handle henryhenryhenryhenryhen) after nearly four months of dating. Clearly, the I Know What You Did Last Summer actress didn't waste any time getting back out there — and honestly? Good for her.

Cline's dating history includes some pretty high-profile names. She famously dated her Outer Banks co-star Chase Stokes from 2020 to 2021, and has been linked to Zack Bia, Jackson Guthy, Pete Davidson, and even Prince Constantine-Alexios over the years.

She Learned Her Lesson About Going Public

After her very public relationship with Stokes ended, Cline opened up about wanting to keep her love life more private going forward.

"I think at the time I didn't realize what the repercussions of inviting so many people into something," she said on the Therapuss podcast. "Something that's intimate."

"I was just so in love. And, you know, people loved it," the actress admitted. "I think they loved it because of us, but they also loved John B and Sarah, first and foremost."

So will this new romance stay under wraps? Based on these very public dinner pics, it seems like Cline might be okay with letting people see some of her happiness — and we're here for it.

But She's Not Afraid to Fall in Love

Despite wanting more privacy, Cline maintains a fearless attitude when it comes to romance. Her best advice, as she told People in 2025? "Fall in love, don't be afraid of it."

And it looks like she's taking her own advice. The Glass Onion actress and Reyes looked completely comfortable together, like they'd been dating way longer than just a few weeks. That kind of chemistry? You can't fake it.

The real question now is: Will we be seeing Michael Reyes on any Outer Banks red carpets this fall? Because we would LOVE to see more of these two together.

Are you loving Madelyn's new romance, or do you miss her and Chase Stokes together? Sound off in the comments! 👇

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Sources:

• E! Online