How Henry Cavill Met His Girlfriend Proves Workplace Romances Simply Aren’t Dead
Henry Cavill did what's considered somewhat politically incorrect and started dating a semi-colleague.
Ever since British actor Henry Cavill rose to fame in the early 2010s thanks to his portrayal of Clark Kent / Kal-El / Superman in the superhero movie Man of Steel, his love life has also been in the spotlight. Fans across the globe have been carefully investigating every photo of the actor — whether it’s a paparazzi pic of him with a lady or a selfie he posts on social media.
Today, we’re taking a closer look at his current girlfriend. Who has Henry Cavil been dating over the past year, and just how did he meet the lucky girl? Keep on scrolling to find out!
Who Is Henry Cavill’s Girlfriend?
The actor’s girlfriend is Natalie Viscuso and while that doesn’t necessarily sound familiar, some may recognize her from an episode of the popular MTV reality television show My Super Sweet 16. Henry Cavill’s girlfriend participated in a season one episode of the show which aired in 2005. The description of the episode said:
“At 15 years old, Natalie is now living in a $5 million house and cruising around town in her dad’s Bentleys and Ferraris. What more could she want? How about being the most popular girl at school? Natalie has just moved from dull Roswell, New Mexico to glamorous La Jolla, California to live with her wealthy dad and stepmom.”
In the episode, young Viscuso certainly bragged about her wealth which makes fans believe that she is quite spoiled. “Money really is not an object to me, I’m really spoiled,” she admitted. “Sometimes I feel guilty for that but I deserve everything I have because I’ve always been just the nice girl, never the rich girl.”
Natalie Viscuso was born in Roswell, New Mexico, but she spent the majority of her life in Califorina. A quick search through her Instagram account will reveal that Viscuso has a French Bulldog named Meat whom she loves sharing pictures of with her (as of writing) 110,000 followers.
As of writing, Natalie Viscuso is 32 years old while Henry Cavill just turned 39 last month. According to Who’s Dated Who, prior to Natalie Viscuso, the famous actor was linked to actresses Kaley Cuoco and Alexandra Daddario, martial arts professional Gina Carano, as well as bodybuilder Marisa Gonzalo.
How Did Henry Cavill And Natalie Viscuso Meet?
Considering that Natalie Viscuso grew up in a welathy family and knows her way around California’s rich and famous, it’s not surprisng that her path crossed with the famous actors. While neither of the two revealed just how they met yet — it’s safe to say that it was through Natalie Viscuso’s work.
After giving up on a career in reality televsion, Natalie Viscuso became the vice president of television and digital studios at Legendary Entertainment, and those who are really familair with Henry Cavill’s career might notice that it is exactly Legendary Entertainment that is behind the actor’s projects Man of Steel (2013) and Enola Holmes (2020).
Of course, this hasn’t been confirmed but considering that rumors of the two dating first hit the news in early 2021, some believe it is thanks to Enola Holmes that Cavill and Viscuso. The timing certainly matches. After April 2021, the couple was frequently spotted together, especially on dog walks.
Speaking of April 2021, that was also the month the couple went Instagram official. Henry Cavill posted a photo of him and Natalie Viscuso playing chess, and since then the two have shared glimpses into their life on social media. However, the actor is known for keeping his personal life private, and he told The Hollywood Reporter. “I tend to slip off the radar when not working,” Cavill admitted. “I’m a private person and a family person. The spotlight is beneficial, but it can also be exhausting. I like to put my feet up without being concerned with how I’m being perceived or what I’m putting out there, and I can do that in a private space with friends and family.” Of course, as fans of the actor know by now, Henry Cavill is really good at avoiding tricky questions from the media.
After the interview, Natalie Viscuso took to Instagram to praise her boyfriend. “I am so, so proud of you, Henry. You truly are the greatest man I have ever known,” Viscuso wrote on the popular social media platform. “The Hollywood Reporter did an incredible job with this cover story – it really is a great read. SO PROUD I’m literally crying.”
