Just days after its release on October 18, “Smile 2” is already positioning itself as one of the most successful horror movies of 2024. The sequel to Parker Finn’s 2022 hit is making an impact both domestically and worldwide, opening the door not only for a third installment but also for a potential long franchise.
This time, the story revolves around pop star Skye Riley, played by Naomi Scott, who becomes haunted by the smile curse and is determined to put her life at great risk to get rid of it.
While Scott is the main protagonist, another cast member who has been drawing considerable attention is Ray Nicholson, who plays Skye’s ex-boyfriend. Viewers have grown quite curious about the love life of Jack Nicholson’s son and are wondering whether he is single or dating in 2024. Check all the details about his current relationship status.
Ray Nicholson: Single or taken?
When Smile 2 began releasing teasers and promotional pictures of Ray Nicholson smiling eerily, the world collectively said, “We’ve seen that grin before.” How could anyone mistake it? It was an almost identical copy of Jack Nicholson’s signature smile, which made him famous in various films, especially in Stanley Kubrick’s masterpiece “The Shining”.
Ray Nicholson attends the Global Premiere of “Smile 2” at Paramount Pictures Studios on October 14, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Source: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
Since then, interest in Ray’s personal life has surged, with many diving into the available information to find out whether he has a girlfriend. This has proven quite challenging, as he does not have an Instagram account.
According to gossip media outlets like Hello! and Today, Ray Nicholson started dating Victoria’s Secret model Sara Sampaio in July 2023. The pair have been spotted together on multiple occasions, with their most talked-about appearance being at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party red carpet earlier this year. However, months have passed since then, leaving everyone wondering: are they still together?
Speculation first arose when some noticed that the actor was not photographed alongside Sampaio during the promotional activities for “Smile 2,” sparking breakup rumors. Additionally, the model has not posted any recent pictures with him. However, there are some hints suggesting they are still very much together.
First of all, we know that they were still in love after the Oscars, as she posted about them vacationing together in Portugal in August. While there haven’t been any public updates about the couple since then, the fact that she follows Ray’s older sister, Lorraine Nicholson, and is followed back, suggests there has not been any changes in their bond. All things considered, Sampaio has not deleted any photos or stopped following Ray’s relatives, indicating that the pair is still an item!
