A commuter was left speechless after realizing the friendly stranger stroking her dog on a train was none other than The Crown star Josh O’Connor.
The heartwarming encounter was caught on camera, showing the actor casually dressed in an indie-style outfit—a stripy jumper, blue jeans, and trainers—while reaching down to pet the curious pooch. Initially unaware of his identity, the woman captioned her video, “Random man petting my dog looks weirdly familiar.”
Josh, who is best known for portraying a young Prince Charles in the hit Netflix series, seemed to enjoy the unexpected interaction, smiling at the dog as it sniffed around his feet.
Fans quickly reacted to the viral moment, with one person joking, “Josh O’Connor never beating the cutie sweetie allegations.” Another quipped, “Girl, your dog was trying to set you up!!” Meanwhile, a third fan, referencing his latest film, excitedly commented, “Sorry, I know him from Challengers, and my mind got excited.”
Josh has had an impressive career beyond The Crown, recently starring alongside Zendaya in the steamy tennis drama Challengers and sharing the screen with Kate Winslet in the wartime biopic Lee. This year, he is set to appear in Rebuilding as Dusty, a cowboy struggling to recover after losing his ranch in wildfires.
Off-screen, Josh has also made headlines for his personal life. Last November, he was spotted holding hands in Italy with Saltburn actress Alison Oliver, sparking romance rumors. The pair reportedly enjoy a quiet life away from the limelight, preferring library dates over glamorous Hollywood events.
Josh was also seen attending Alison’s sister Lauren’s wedding in Bermondsey, South London, last September, further fueling speculation about their relationship.
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