Summary

• Emma Roberts and Evan Peters had a tumultuous 7-year romance before mutually deciding to break up in 2019.
• Their engagement lasted 6 years, despite multiple breakups, and they were often engaged or broken up.
• Despite intense media scrutiny, Roberts and Peters have moved on, with Roberts dating Cody John and Peters now with Haley Lu.

Emma Roberts and Evan Peters, who is now dating Haley Lu, had a complicated love story. The couple’s romantic liaison was in the limelight, which may have added some pressure, but some details weren't common knowledge. For example, the pair went through several ups and downs after they began to date in 2012. They dated after they worked together on the film, Adult World.

Roberts even commented on how awkward the onset of their relationship was. On an episode of Chelsea Lately, she said that everyone on the set of the indie movie thought they were dating, though they actually didn't get together until later!

Despite several scandals and breakups, they had a seven-year-old romance. The American Horror Story stars somehow managed to hold onto the relationship for as long as they possibly could, but it did not last. In 2019, Roberts and Peters mutually decided to call it quits.

Updated March 2024: After dating Evan Peters, Emma Roberts would get into a relationship with Garrett Hedlund. The two would remain together for three years and welcome a son together before breaking up in 2022. Later in 2022, Roberts would begin dating Cody John, who she is still with today. Given their private relationship, it is unclear if John will accompany Roberts for any appearances as 'American Horror Story: Delicate Part 2' premieres April 2, 2024.

15 Emma Roberts And Evan Peters Were Dating Other People When They Met

Emma Roberts was dating Chord Overstreet and Evan Peters was dating Alexia Quinn

When they first met each other, Emma was in a relationship with fellow actor, Chord Overstreet, while Evan was seeing actress, Alexia Quinn. However, Emma’s relationship with Chord was not a very stable one, and reportedly, the couple had a lot of difficulties. Sources said that Emma had (or has) a thing for rocky relationships!

14 Emma Roberts Was Arrested For A Domestic Abuse Incident

Emma Roberts was released after getting into a "heated argument" with Evan Peters

In 2013, Robert was arrested on domestic abuse charges, after a “heated argument” she had with Peters. The episode left Evan with a bleeding nose. According to her rep, the matter was “an unfortunate incident and misunderstanding”.

Roberts was quickly released after some questioning, and the couple tried to get over it together.

13 Emma Roberts Was Allegedly The Center Of A Love Triangle

Emma Roberts may have been responsible for the break-up of Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen

In September 2017, the breakup of a fellow famous couple, Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen, made tabloid headlines. According to insider sources, Roberts was the cause of the 10-year relationship coming to an end, as she had allegedly gotten close to Christensen on the set of their film, Little Italy. It was believed that inappropriate texts were exchanged between the two.

Bilson found out and left her beau immediately.

12 Emma Roberts And Evan Peters Turned The AHS Set Into A Nightmare

Emma Roberts and Evan Peters were either arguing or kissing on set

The couple allegedly drove the cast mad with their tumultuous relationship, “constantly kissing or fighting” on set. This makes it quite evident that they failed to keep their personal and professional lives separate.

An insider revealed, “as soon as the director yells Cut!, Emma and Evan are making out. That is if they are not screaming at each other."

Oops, that sounds close to a romantic horror story, indeed.

11 Was Emma Roberts At All Ready For A Serious Relationship?

Emma Roberts jumped into a new relationship shortly after breaking up with Evan Peters

Throughout all their ups and downs, it looked like whenever the couple was on the brink of giving up, Roberts seemed to bounce back quite fast. After her second split with the Dark Phoenix actor in 2016, Roberts was already spotted with a new man, Christopher Hines, the very next month.

Shortly after Roberts and Peters called off their second engagement in 2019, there was a hook-up story about Emma and Garrett Hedlund, whom she eventually dated for three years and had a son with before breaking up.

10 Emma Roberts And Evan Peters Shared A Toxic Relationship

The relationship between Emma Roberts and Evan Peters had high highs and low lows

A source close to Peters has revealed to the media that Evan was so much in love with Emma that their relationship slowly verged into toxicity. They would have the best of times and then wouldn't speak for days.

It is also believed that starring in American Horror Story may have contributed to the couple’s toxic chemistry. Peters would be way too carried away by the creepy character he played. He would get into a dark mindset, which took a toll on his personal life.

9 Is Emma Roberts A Diva?

Emma Roberts has a reputation for being a diva on set

Julia Roberts’ niece is known for being dramatic and getting ‘wound up’ during arguments. She may have trouble handling his own temper in her professional life and personal life.

Roberts' diva tendencies have often caught the notice of fellow A-listers. She is rumored to throw a lot of tantrums on set, complain about the silliest of things, and ignore crew members.

8 Emma Roberts And Evan Peters Had Too Much Glare From The Spotlight

Roberts and Peters felt the pressure of always having the paparazzi follow them

Post their breakup in 2019, Roberts mentioned in an interview that it is always challenging to have fans paying too much attention to her personal life.

Fan-made, altered photos of the couple also did the rounds on the Internet, much to Evan and Emma's displeasure. Though cyberbullying was not the leading cause of their breakup, celebrities surely have to deal with too much social media interference these days.

7 Emma Roberts And Evan Peters' Engagement Lasted Way Too Long

Emma Roberts and Evan Peters were engaged for nearly six years

Minus the time spent apart during their numerous breakups, the pair stayed together for a remarkable six years.

Considering that Peters popped the question back in 2013, it was a long time indeed. What’s more, the engagement was also a pricey affair for both parties.

6 Engaged Or Not Engaged, Emma Roberts And Evan Peters Kept Their Fans Guessing!

Emma Roberts and Evan Peters called off their engagement more than once

The duo got engaged in 2013, a year after they started dating, but then they called it off and got back together several times in 2015 and 2016. The actress started wearing her engagement ring again in September 2016, but two years down the line, they ultimately decided to part ways.