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Oliver Stark's relationships, dating history, and current partner

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Oliver Stark's relationships all lead back to one person: actress and model Hannah Gottesman. The 9-1-1 star has never married, and the pair have been dating since 2016. Speculation about his own sexuality followed Buck's on-screen kiss in 2024. Stark has never publicly discussed his orientation, but he did answer the critics.

If one other character finding a new facet to his sexuality and realizing his bisexuality is your deal breaker, I fear you've missed the entire point of the show.

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Key takeaways

- Oliver Stark has dated Hannah Gottesman since 2016, and the couple live in Los Angeles.

- He has never been married and has no publicly confirmed children.

- Stark was born on 27 June 1991 in London, making him 35.

- The dark mark near his left eye is a real birthmark, not screen makeup.

- He plays Evan "Buck" Buckley in 9-1-1, which moved to ABC in 2024.

Oliver Stark's profile summary

Full name | Oliver Leon Jones |

Stage name | Oliver Stark |

Gender | Male |

Date of birth | 27 June 1991 |

Age | 35 (as of 2026) |

Zodiac sign | Cancer |

Place of birth | London, United Kingdom |

Current residence | Los Angeles, California, USA |

Nationality | British |

Height | 6'2" (188 cm) |

Hair colour | Dark brown |

Eye colour | Blue |

Education | Hendon School, London |

Profession | Actor |

Relationship status | In a long-term relationship |

Partner | Hannah Gottesman |

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Who is Oliver Stark?

Oliver Stark is one of the renowned British actors known for their exceptional skills and success. His famous roles include playing Ryder in AMC's Into the Badlands and Evan "Buck" Buckley in 9-1-1. Oliver registered with the UK acting union as "Oliver Stark" because "Oliver Jones" was taken, borrowing his late grandmother's maiden name.

Who is Oliver Stark's partner?

Oliver Stark is in a long-term relationship with Hannah Gottesman, also known as Hannah Harlow. She is an American actress and model, born on 15 May 1992 in New York City.

Gottesman modelled on Project Runway and played the Sovereign Chambermaid in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. She made her television debut in a 2016 episode of NCIS: Los Angeles.

How did Oliver Stark and Hannah Gottesman meet?

They met on Instagram. Stark told People in March 2018 that he spent a long time admiring her posts first.

"Basically, I'd been stalking her for about an entire year, liking photos — totally creepy."

Gottesman eventually broke the deadlock with a direct message. She asked whether he planned to keep liking her photos or actually say hello. They texted and video-called before meeting face to face. The relationship became serious the moment Stark left London for Los Angeles.

"I came here for about three weeks and never went home. We met at the airport and moved in together."

By that March 2018 interview, the couple had already passed their second anniversary. That places the start of Oliver Stark's relationship with Gottesman in early 2016, roughly a decade ago.

Is Oliver Stark married?

No. Stark has never married, and there is no public record of an engagement. He remains notably private, and the couple rarely post about each other.

Is Oliver Stark gay or bisexual?

Stark has never publicly discussed his own sexuality. He has been in a relationship with a woman for around ten years. In 9-1-1 season 7, episode 4, Buck Bothered and Bewildered, Buck kissed Tommy Kinard, played by Lou Ferrigno Jr., sparking debates of his sexuality.

The episode was the show's 100th and aired in April 2024. Buck's bisexuality has remained part of the TV series since.

What did Oliver Stark say about the backlash?

Stark used his Instagram Stories to answer fans who said the storyline ruined the show. His full statement defended the character and the series. Part of his statement said.

If you are one of the smaller group of people commenting on my posts about how this has ruined the show. I would like you to know that I truly don’t care. This is a show about love and inclusion.

He also said he was "humbled and overwhelmed" by the positive response. He has continued to discuss Buck's bisexuality in later interviews, including with Deadline in January 2026.

Does Oliver Stark have any children?

Stark has no publicly confirmed children in real life. Some confuse with his character Evan "Buck" Buckley who becomes a foster parent in the hit drama series 9-1-1.

Off screen, Stark has spoken about raising a cat and several dogs with his partner. Fans of other stars' private lives may also enjoy Jonathan Roumie's love life.

Does Oliver Stark have a twin?

No credible source confirms that Oliver Stark has a twin. He has not publicly discussed his siblings.

Is Oliver Stark's birthmark real?

Yes, the dark patch near Stark's left eye is a genuine birthmark, not makeup added for Buck. He covered it for auditions early in his career on his team's advice.

He declined to have it removed and has said it never made him insecure. Since 9-1-1 began, parents of children with birthmarks have contacted him regularly.