Lara Eyre is a contestant who appeared on the 2022 series of the reality TV show Married At First Sight.

What is Lara Eyre's connection to Charlie Hunnam?

Lara Eyre dated the actor Charlie Hunnam in the late 1990s and 2000s, but their relationship ended when she discovered he was secretly married to another woman.

How did Lara Eyre find out about Charlie Hunnam's marriage?

Lara Eyre confronted Hunnam and his wife after running into them at a hotel, leading her to flee the UK and book a flight to Japan to escape the situation.

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Reality Star's Whirlwind Romance with Hollywood Heartthrob Revealed

15 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Lara Eyre, 53, dated actor Charlie Hunnam in the late 1990s and 2000s
Hunnam failed to mention he was married to another woman during their rekindled romance
Eyre fled the UK after confronting Hunnam and his wife

Reality Star's Whirlwind Romance with Hollywood Heartthrob Revealed

In a surprising revelation, Lara Eyre, a contestant on the 2022 series of Married At First Sight, has shared details about her past relationship with Hollywood actor Charlie Hunnam. The two first met in 1999 when Eyre, then 25, was introduced to the 19-year-old Hunnam by soap star Antony Cotton.

The pair's relationship blossomed, with Hunnam even planning to take Eyre with him to America as he attempted to break into Hollywood. However, their romance hit a snag when Hunnam's phone disconnected, and his agent refused to provide Eyre with his new number, leaving her to "accept this is it."