Brandon Sklenar, the talented actor who has taken on the role of Atlas Corrigan in the highly anticipated film adaptation of It Ends With Us, has done an impressive job of keeping his personal life under wraps. But, as fans of the booktok phenomenon eagerly await more news about the movie, many are also curious about Brandon himself. Who is he, really? And more importantly, is there someone special in his life?
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Brandon Sklenar: From New Jersey to the Big Screen
Before we dive into the details of his love life, let’s take a moment to get to know Brandon a little better. Hailing from northern New Jersey, Brandon was born to a carpenter father and a hairdresser mother. His early life in the Garden State laid the foundation for what would become a successful acting career. In an interview with Esquire, Brandon revealed that he had always known he wanted to be an actor, stating, "I loved just building these characters that weren’t necessarily me."
Interestingly, Brandon also shared that acting helped him overcome challenges in school, including social anxiety, dyslexia, and a stutter. Creating characters became his way of fitting in and finding his place in the world.
The Role of a Lifetime: Atlas Corrigan
On April 20, 2023, Deadline announced that Brandon Sklenar had landed the coveted role of Atlas Corrigan in It Ends With Us, based on Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel. Atlas is the childhood friend and first love of the lead character, Lily Bloom, played by Blake Lively. Fans were thrilled with the casting, and Colleen Hoover herself expressed her excitement on Instagram, calling the cast a "dream."
Brandon’s role as Atlas comes after his standout performance as Spencer Dutton in the Yellowstone prequel, 1923, where he starred alongside Hollywood legends Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford. He’s also appeared in Vice, Emily the Criminal, and Westworld.
Is Brandon Sklenar Married?
Now, the question on everyone’s mind: is Brandon Sklenar married? Despite extensive digging, it seems that this is one mystery we can’t fully unravel. Brandon has managed to keep his relationship status under tight wraps, and there’s no information online that definitively confirms whether he’s tied the knot. His social media presence is minimal, making it even harder to get a glimpse into his private life.
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Brandon’s Rumored Romance
While we may not know if Brandon is married, it appears that he is off the market. Brandon has been linked to Courtney Salviolo, who identifies herself as a nutritionist and personal trainer on Instagram. The two were spotted together on August 6, 2024, at the world premiere of It Ends With Us. Although Courtney isn’t very active on social media these days, she does have a few throwback videos from 2022, where the two seem quite close.
As It Ends With Us hits theaters on August 9, 2024, fans will undoubtedly continue to follow Brandon Sklenar’s career—and perhaps his love life—with keen interest. Whether he’s single, dating, or married, one thing’s for sure: Brandon Sklenar is a name we’ll be hearing a lot more of in the future.
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