Sam Reid and Philippa Northeast: A Low-Key Love

Sam Reid, known for his role as Vampire Lestat in AMC's 'Interview With the Vampire,' is in a private, long-standing relationship with Australian actress Philippa Northeast. The couple first worked together on the 2018 rom-com 'Standing Up for Sunny,' with speculation suggesting their romance began around that time. They later reunited on screen for two seasons of the Australian drama 'The Newsreader.'

Northeast, who began her acting career on the soap opera 'Home and Away,' also recently starred in Netflix's critically acclaimed 'My Brilliant Career.' While the pair maintains a low-profile romance, Northeast shared in a 2025 interview that they divide their time between Sydney and a rural property. They are devoted dog owners to a blue heeler named Rani, whom they consider family.

Both Reid and Northeast value their privacy. Reid notably avoids social media, and Northeast explained their decision to keep personal details quiet, stating, "We keep the personal details of our life pretty quiet, because it's just for us." The couple acquired their country home during the COVID-19 pandemic, describing it as a "blissful experience" that allowed them to focus on their relationship and domestic life.