How Old Is Bjorn From Vikings And Who's He Dating In Real Life?
If you were a fan of The Hunger Games movie when it first came out in 2012 (or have watched it any time since), then you likely remember actor Alexander Ludwig as Cato, a youth with deadly skills who competed alongside characters played by Jennifer Lawrence and Amandla Stenberg. Or you may have seen him as Dorn in 2020's Bad Boys for Life, which brought back Will Smith and Martin Lawrence to reprise their roles as Miami detectives. But if you're the type of person who enjoys action-packed historical dramas, then you likely watched Ludwig as Bjorn on the television show Vikings.
You may also be the kind of fan who's interested in what a star is up to when they're not on-screen, which is why you may know that Ludwig formerly dated his Vikings co-star Kristy Dawn Dinsmore. The actress who played Amma was introduced to the show's viewers in the fifth season, according to Metro U.K. The occasion was reportedly marked by an Instagram post from Ludwig in which he wrote, "It was one of the greatest gifts of my life to get to work with my woman @_kristydawndinsmore over the past two years on #vikings I love this character and everything you bring to it. CONGRATULATIONS Baby!"
However, while Ludwig and Dinsmore never confirmed that they had broken up, he eventually started popping up on social media with someone else and made it very clear that the new woman was the focus of his romantic intentions.
Alexander Ludwig has fallen hard for Lauren Dear
While Alexander Ludwig's storyline on Vikings spanned years and years, in real life, the actor was born on May 7, 1992, which meant that he starred on the show while in his 20s. (He's 28 years old as of this writing.) However, the star had apparently already experienced at least two serious romances before turning 30. Not only did he date his former co-star Kristy Dawn Dinsmore, but he also seemingly fell hard for Lauren Dear.
In another relationship that Ludwig hasn't directly addressed in the press, the star has again used social media to confirm his status with Dear (who doesn't list her occupation on Instagram, but does seem to be from Canada's British Columbia just like Vancouver's own Ludwig). According to the Express, in September 2020, the actor took to Instagram to share a Story showing him sneaking up on his supposed girlfriend. "Was it worth ruining our relationship? Probably not ... But did I win? Oh yes," he captioned the moment.
Ludwig has also shared shots of them getting kissy, getting cozy, and seemingly having a lot of fun together. Dear has also used social media to post images with Ludwig doing couple-ish things, like taking a ride on a boat and hanging out in a cornfield while "being cute and stuff." These two may not have walked a red carpet yet together yet, but they're definitely not shy about giving the world a glimpse at their adorable relationship.