Actor Eric Dane, known for his role in Euphoria, has sparked fresh buzz about his personal life after making a public appearance at the Countdown premiere with filmmaker Janell Shirtcliff. The two were seen holding hands and looking quite comfortable together, which quickly raised questions about whether they’re officially back together. This wouldn’t be out of the blue—Dane and Shirtcliff have reportedly had an off-and-on relationship for over three years. Sources close to the couple say there’s genuine care between them, and that Shirtcliff showed up to support Dane during what is clearly a challenging time, especially after he recently revealed his ALS diagnosis. She’s also busy in her own right, with two films in the pipeline, but it seems she made this public gesture to stand by him when he needed it most.
However, things got more complicated when fans learned that Dane has also been linked to another woman—27-year-old actress Priya Jain. According to insiders, Dane and Jain started dating last summer and became exclusive by November. The twist? They were reportedly still very much together up until last week, with Jain even spending most nights at Dane’s place. The two are said to have matching tattoos and appeared committed to one another. So, when Dane showed up at a major event with Shirtcliff, it apparently came as a complete shock to Jain, who was left feeling blindsided by the whole situation.
Adding to the emotional tangle is Dane’s relationship with his estranged wife, Rebecca Gayheart. The two have a long and complicated history, including a highly publicized past and a divorce filing that dates back to 2018. Interestingly, Gayheart requested a dismissal of that divorce case earlier this year, though she left the door open to refile. Despite no longer being together officially, Dane recently became emotional during an interview when talking about Gayheart, calling her his strongest support system and saying he speaks to her every day. The two continue to co-parent their daughters and appear to share a deep, mutual respect.
So where does that leave things? At this point, Dane seems to be surrounded by women who each play a different role in his life—Shirtcliff as a long-time companion reappearing in public with him, Jain as a recent and reportedly ongoing partner, and Gayheart as a close confidante and co-parent. With the added weight of his ALS diagnosis, it looks like Dane is leaning heavily on his inner circle for emotional support, even if the lines between friendship, love, and partnership appear a bit blurred at the moment. Whether any one of these relationships becomes more official remains to be seen, but for now, it’s clear that Dane’s romantic and personal life is anything but simple.