Back in February, Us Weekly broke the news that Michael Sheen and Sarah Silverman were now a couple. And here’s some photo evidence – Michael and Sarah walking hand-in-hand in NYC on Saturday. Is it just me or is this seriously one of the most random couples ever? It still blows my mind. How did they even meet? What would they even have in common to talk about? And you know it’s love too – you know it’s love because of her sweatpants. That’s a woman who is confident in her relationship. That’s a woman who feels comfortable enough around her man to wear what I’m assuming are her “I’m on my period” sweatpants.
So, I guess I have to say goodbye to my fantasy/belief/I-really-thought-it-was-confirmed-at-some-point idea that Michael Sheen and Lizzy Caplan were banging in real life. They are terrific together in Masters of Sex Season 1, and I can’t wait to see what happens between them in Season 2. I mean, I’ve already looked up the real story/situation between Virginia and Bill Masters, so I know the real-life “spoilers.” But I’m interested in seeing how the show develops the story. And I really, really hope that Sheen doesn’t try to get Sarah Silverman a job on the show. NO. Do not do that.
As for their future together… well, I wouldn’t know. Michael’s previous relationships with Kate Beckinsale and Rachel McAdams ended because he refused to commit to them long-term – this is not a man who wants to get married, ever. I don’t know if he’s completely commitment-phobic or if it’s just marriage that bugs him. You know? Like, if Rachel McAdams was cool with never getting married and they could have just lived together indefinitely like that, would they still be together? So I hope Sarah doesn’t think that she’s the woman who will change him. I hope she’s cool with that.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.
They’re cute, but it’s still really random.
wanted to say the same thing- random, but very cute.
Yes-both random AND cute.
Sarah doesn’t strike me as the “I need to be married” sort of woman…and, for some reason, I’m kind of digging them together…
She’s said that she doesn’t want to get married or make babies–so based on that, I think they’ll be good together. I think his relationship with Kate ended because he didn’t want to get married, and his relationship with Rachel ended because he didn’t want any more kids.
I like him, I’m meh on her (I don’t find her that funny–although I loved the ‘I’m f-cking Matt Damon’ song).
VC..I don’t find her that funny either, but, like you said, that Matt Damon song was hysterical!!!!
+ 1. The Matt Damon Song cracks me up every time I watch it.
I think they make more sense as a couple than he and McAdams ever did.
THIS. I’m a newly converted Sarah fan, and he seems just like exactly what she wants.
It’s nice to see an age appropriate couple for a change. I like the fact that he’s in his 40’s and is with someone around the same age-it’s refreshing.
Too bad she’s made some really racist comments and did blackface, I will NEVER like her.
I like that he obviously has no type.
Yes! I really cannot stand her. She’s obnoxious. I really thought he was a different kind of man. She just bugs. So I cannot make myself like this relationship at all.
Yes. She’s said so many vile things I just can’t listen to her. I feel the same way about male comics who say completely nasty things.
I can’t stand her for the racists comments, and I was watching her show once, for the first and last time, and she just squatted down and peed on the street. She’s a pig.
She’s not on the Handler-level of loathsome, but yeah I don’t find her funny at all.
They’re both hilarious, I bet there’re great dinner party guests. Ever since silverman’s turn in the last waltz her cred as a performer and actor has risen in my books. Good for both in my books!
I’m still mourning his breakup with Rachel — they were perfect, imo — so this just seems very wrong. And it bugs me that he managed to look casual yet cute but she just looks slobby. Sniff.
Yeah, Michael looks casual but classy. Those sweat pants, socks and sneakers are just awful though.
I still hate him for driving away Rachel. What a jerk! 😉
Is it me, or Michael Sheen just the world’s most unlikeliest player?! It makes me laugh every time I see gossip about him and his playering.
I love Masters of Sex, too. I bet S2 takes forever to come to the UK. And I don’t know what happens!
I came to make the same comment.. He had no problem getting the ladies. And he seems to be the one to end it.
Funny how he doesn’t have the same reputation as say a George Clooney.
Hey, non traditionally hot guys have to work harder for the ladies. That ends up, eventually, working in their favor.
@VG: Truth!
I buy it. I’ve always found him magnetic. He’s sexy.
Well, he’s a variation of the “take a Brit, dye him black” rule. He already was dark haired (like Rufus Sewell), so the dye wasn’t necessary. But still – British accent and the fact that he’s really a great actor (even in his crappiest movies). Gets the ladies everytime. I mean, look at Benedict Cumberbatch or even Martin Freeman (although he’s not dark haired). They are not classically handsome either and still the ladies swoon.
lol matching peacoats!
Looks- wise, she’s like a poor man’s Kate Beckinsale. I can’t ever decide if I think she’s funny or not, though.
Sarah isn’t the marriages and baby type, so for him, it’s perfect. From what I’ve heard from her on Howard Stern, men usually leave her because she doesn’t want to go further.
They look good together.
She’s obnoxious.
it it makes him happy..i hope he’s not sorry in the end
I’ve always wondered how he manages to pull the ladies…
He has an incredible mind and a sexy voice. That’s how.
Oh yes!
he seems to be really charming
He and Crown Prince Fredrick of Denmark look like twins
He gets around alright.
I hope he doesn’t break Sarah’s heart, I like her a lot more than I like him. But cute couple.
They still make more sense that Gosling and Mendes tho.
She’s barely one step up from Chelsea Handler – her shtick is obnoxious humour which seems to me like she’s trying to be in a man’s world of humour. I’ve seen lots of female comics who don’t have to resort to race-bashing or shock tactics to be funny. It elevates them from the male pack.
Random and not cute.
+100
Noooooo, Sarah and Kimmel foreveeeeeer!!! I’m kidding! This couple still seems random to me, but I guess they’re O.K.
What do they talk about. And yes, I am being serious.
I don’t think you understand who Sarah Silverman is… a) I really don’t think she cares about a job on Masters of Sex and b) she definitely doesn’t care about getting f-cking married. Hilarious.
They make a great couple. Love that they are together. I hope they last.
This girl. Ugh. I bet she leaves the bathroom door open.
Michael was dating the woman who plays his wife on Masters of Sex, not Caplan. Some sources turned that into him dating Caplan, I guess because like me they couldn’t be bothered to look up the other actresses name.