SoulmatesCole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart: Complete Relationship and Breakup Timeline

March 2016

So although we’re not sure of the exact day that they first met, we can guess it was sometime in March 2016. How do we know? Well, that was when filming for Riverdale Season 1 began!

June 2016

In June 2016, the blonde beauty sent us all into a frenzy when she posted this cute selfie with Cole and his brother, Dylan Sprouse.

“This picture was taken before I got the worst sunburn of my life,” she captioned it. “Thanks for looking out, boys.”

August 2016

And in August 2016, she shared this super sweet selfie with her costar in honor of his birthday!

“Wishing the happiest of birthdays to my pal, Cole,” she wrote.

July 2017

But despite all the time they were spending together, it wasn’t until July 2017 that rumors first started swirling that they were more than friends. During a trip to San Diego for Comic Con, fans claimed they spotted the couple kissing and holding hands.

September 2017

In September 2017, the fab four — Cole, Lili, Camila and KJ Apa — appeared on the cover of Entertainment Weekly together, and do you see the way Lili was touching Cole’s hand? Definitely flirty.

October 2017

When Halloween rolled around, the duo sparked more rumors that they were dating when they rocked matching Halloween costumes. Plus, Cole admitted that he wanted to kiss the actress even more in the next season of Riverdale during an interview on Live with Kelly and Ryan!

“A little bit more of that, which is going to be good,” he said, referring to the #Bughead smooches. “They’re contractually obliged to give me as many kiss scenes as possible this season. I wrote it into my contract.”

November 2017

In November 2017, the Suite Life of Zack and Cody star talked about the rumored relationship to People Magazine.

“The core four of the Riverdale [cast] are now engaged in dating scandals beyond our wildest anticipation,” he said. “Everyone has something to say about one of us dating our costars, I’m rumored to be dating KJ, Cami, Lili, Madelaine, everyone on this show. And I am flattered! If I were to talk to my own self about this it would be like, ‘No way.’ Lili and I are constantly talked about in the public eye, and for me I think that it is being deeply informed by the love of the characters and wanting to see us together. I think that in many ways it’s offensive and an invasion of privacy, but it’s also a badge of honor because it means you’re creating a chemistry onscreen that is so understandable that people want to see it in real life, which is flattering from a professional perspective.”

December 2017

In December 2017, Lili couldn’t help but gush over how cute Cole was when he was little. She posted a screenshot from the movie Big Daddy, which he starred in when he was only 6 years old. How sweet?

January 2018

In January 2018, Cole and Lili’s relationship was definitely heating up because they were spotted on vacation together in Hawaii! Wow, talk about romantic. But Lili explained in an interview with V Magazine that she still wasn’t ready to talk about their love publicly.

“People are just dying to know information about if I’m in a relationship or not. I understand the interest, but it’s called a private life for a reason,” she said. “And it’s not something that I owe the world. People are going to say anything and everything. They’re going to say that I love KJ, they’re gonna say that I love Cami, and they’re gonna say that I love Cole: it’s inevitable. But I’m not at a point in my life where I’m ready to openly confirm, deny, or talk about a relationship that I’m in, because I think it’s brutal to have a relationship in the spotlight where I can be scrutinized by anyone and everyone. Being in a relationship with someone, it’s a relationship between those two people, and I feel like when you let enough people in, it’s not about those two people anymore. It’s about everyone.”

March 2018

In March 2018, Cole was caught off guard during a Q&A with fans when someone asked him point blank, “Are you and Lili dating?” The actor gave a big grin and replied, “No comment.” Hmmm…

May 2018

In May 2018, the couple finally went red carpet official! They attended the Met Gala arm in arm, and us Cole and Lili shippers were living for it.

July 2018

Although Lili posted a bunch of selfies with Cole to her Instagram Stories in July 2018, she told Harpers Bazaar, ”I’m not okay talking about my relationship. I’m not going to tell you my love story. That’s just not appropriate right now.”

August 2018

August 2018 was definitely a big month for the couple. Our hearts were practically melting when the Riverdale actress posted an adorable picture of Cole for his birthday. And get this — she even called him her “love.”

“It seems as if the world would still be a stranger to me, if not for you,” she wrote. “I’m so thankful that our paths intertwined to from this beautiful adventure. Happy birthday, my love.”

August 2018

And their Riverdale costars were just as obsessed as we were! A bunch of them left sweet comments, but it was Casey Cott‘s that caught our attention.

“Are you guys dating?” he wrote, to which Lili replied with the “shhh” emoji.

August 2018

In the same month, the two posed for a photo together at the 2018 Teen Choice Awards, and the internet pretty much lost it. Plus, Riverdale stars Skeet and Mädchen Amick couldn’t help but gush over the couple during an interview with Entertainment Tonight.

“It’s great. I mean, they didn’t talk about [their relationship] the entire time, until just recently,” Mädchen told the outlet. “So, it’s nice that they’re able to now, like, be public with it, so it’s not so under wraps. But at the same time, they’re in complete control of what they want to share and how they want to share it. Behind the scenes, they’re so sweet with each other and they’re both just exceptional people.”

And Skeet chimed in, adding that he’s “really glad” that they found each other.

“It’s nice. They really keep each other grounded and supported. Their friendship is beautiful,” he said.

October 2018

In October 2018, Lili shared this swoon-worthy, shirtless photo of Cole to her Instagram. Of course, he couldn’t help but leave a hilarious comment, writing, “Are you guys dating?”

She also opened up about the relationship to Who What Wear.

“I think it’s just that I’m so protective over it,” she said. “It’s not something the world needs to know about, because if you give them anything, they are just going to want more. I’m not going to hide away from my relationship or hide away from what’s going on in my life, but what does happen in my relationship is so private, and I cherish it a lot. He does as well. A relationship is a very intimate thing, and I want it to be between me and him, not me, him, and the world.”

The 22-year-old even raved over Cole’s photography.

“I think he is such an incredible photographer, really. Sometimes he’s inspired by a location, and he’s like, ‘I want to shoot you here.’ Other times, I’m inspired by a dress, and I’m like, ‘I want you to shoot me in this.’ Our photo shoots are very intimate, just him and me; no one else is there ever,” she said.

December 2018

In December 2018, Cole took to his own Instagram Stories to gush over Lili. He posted a snap of her and captioned it, “Someone let this girl know I’m interested.” How cute?!

Lili also revealed via her Instagram Stories that she’s destined to marry the 26-year-old! That is, at least according to a Buzzfeed quiz. She posted a screenshot of her results to a quiz titled, “Which Sprouse Is Destined to Be Your Spouse?” She got Cole, and she was definitely relieved.

“Oh thank God,” she wrote alongside the snapshot.

February 2019

In February 2019, Lili shared and adorable selfie of her and Cole for Valentine’s Day! “You make me very happy. Happy Valentine’s Day, my love,” she captioned it.

Cole posted a tribute to Lili in honor of the holiday too.

“Quite actually the only thing keeping me sane is @lilireinhart,” he wrote alongside a photo of the blonde beauty.

March 2019

In March 2019, the two sent us all into a frenzy when they packed on the PDA during the red carpet premiere of Cole’s new movie, Five Feet Apart. Lili also gushed over the film and her man on Instagram.

“I am so in awe of @colesprouse and @haleyluhoo for their work in this film,” she wrote. “The last few days have been hard on all of us… And this film touches you in a way that makes you feel incredibly grateful to be with the people you love. I can’t express enough how moved I was by @fivefeetapartfilm — I can’t wait for the world to see it.”

March 2019

And in an interview with LA Times, Cole revealed that he and Lili “legitimately could not stay away from one another.”

He also opened up about the most romantic thing he’s ever done for the actress.

“I took my girlfriend on a date where we drove to this location deep into Canada, and I surprised her with a big hot-air balloon adventure, which was quite a bit of fun,” he told Glamour. “I like traveling quite a bit. I like road-tripping. Those grand experiences always end up yielding the greatest memories— and the greatest romances.”

May 2019

In May 2019, one year after the couple went red carpet official for the first time, they attended the Met Gala together once again.

July 2019

News hit the web that the pair had reportedly called it quits after nearly two years together in July 2019. Yep, according to Us Weekly, the actors were spotted keeping their distance from each other at the Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con party in San Diego on July 21, 2019. An eyewitness told the magazine that they barely spent any time together throughout the night, and that they left the event separately. The outlet also reported that the onlooker overheard the Suite Life of Zack and Cody star telling a pal that he and Lili had split. OMG.

July 2019

But when a new magazine cover featuring the two stars hit stands a few days later, Lili promoted the new photo shoot on Instagram, and she addressed the rumors once and for all.

“BREAKING: A reliable source has confirmed that none of you know s–t,” she wrote. The actress also took to Twitter to clear the air.

“Don’t believe everything you read on the internet, kids. And news sources should try a little harder to be less vile. ‘Reliable sources’ can kiss my a–,” she added.

August 2019

On August 4, 2019, in honor of Cole’s birthday, the blonde beauty posted a heartfelt love poem for her costar.

“I tried to find a poem that I could send to you. Because my words were failing me. But I searched and found nothing that did you justice. All of these love poems can’t get it right. No one else’s words could ever fit. They haven’t known the fortune it is to love you — sappy nighttime birthday poem for @colesprouse,” she gushed.

How cute is that?! It looked like our favorite couple wasn’t over after all! Phew. Cole also spoke out about the rumors during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. When asked how annoyed he was about them, he jokingly replied, “Incredibly,” before adding, “No, I don’t care. That’s the nature of our industry.”

“I think you have to poke fun of it a little bit,” he added. “It’s kind of something you sign up for, but as long as can keep it light and fun, it’s all good.”

Lili also referred to the actor as her “boyfriend” during an interview with Coveteur, so it’s safe to say they’re still going strong.

“I think I’m leaning in towards a character for Halloween,” she said, when asked about her costume for the upcoming holiday. “I think I’m going to do it with my boyfriend, Cole. I don’t want to spoil it.”

September 2019

When the blonde beauty celebrated her 23rd birthday on September 13, 2019, Cole shared the sweetest tribute ever.

“Lil @lilireinhart was born on a Friday the 13th and haven’t I just been so lucky ever since?” he captioned a now-deleted adorable collage of them smooching.

November 2019

The couple was still going strong in November 2019. How do we know? Well, Lili posted some adorable photos of them kissing! She also gushed over her man when he won an award at the 2019 People’s Choice Awards.

“Congrats to my people’s choice best baby,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories.

April 2020

In April 2020, fans first started to speculate that Cole had cheated on Lili, after model Kaia Gerber seemingly posted some photos from what appeared to be inside of Cole’s house. But the stars seemingly shut down rumors that he had been unfaithful.

“Twitter is actually the most toxic form of social media. People are a**holes for the sake of being a**holes. Do you not understand karma? It’s fine if you don’t, you’ll understand when it bites your miserable a**,” Lili wrote in a series of now-deleted tweets on April 23, 2020. “Dear everyone on social media, don’t put down people for the sake of putting them down. Don’t be a f**king a**hole. The world doesn’t need anymore of that sh**.”

Cole also seemingly addressed the situation himself, writing on his Instagram Stories, “I tolerate a lot of rumors and slander from people online claiming to be my fans. Fans who feel entitled to my privacy precisely because I never indulge them. But attacking my friends, baseless accusations, leaking my address and sending death threats are all qualities of insanity and fanaticism.”

“When I first stepped into a public relationship this was one of the foreseeable consequences. And while I truly never intended to indulge any part of my private life to the ravenous horde, it’s clear my restraint in updating them has allowed them to push their own agenda onto my habits and lifestyle,” the 27-year-old continued. “So in conclusion, please eat my delectable plump a**.”

Ugh, we really thought these two were going to be together forever.

August 2020

Cole announced that he and Lili had split.