Olivia Wilde Spotted Kissing Art Dealer Caspar Jopling Former Husband of Ellie Goulding
It appears Olivia Wilde might have found a new partner in Caspar Jopling, an art dealer and the former spouse of Ellie Goulding.
Images secured by Page Six captured Wilde and Jopling sharing a kiss outside The Pelican eatery in London on Thursday, September 4.
Jopling was previously wed to Goulding, their marriage lasting from 2019 until their separation was revealed in February 2024. They have one child together, a son named Arthur.
“Given the recent coverage, I feel compelled to inform everyone that Caspar and I discreetly went our separate ways some time ago,” Goulding stated in an Instagram Story at the time, also noting that she and Jopling have maintained a “very close friendship” and continue to amicably raise Arthur. “We are dedicated to safeguarding our family’s privacy and appreciate people respecting our wishes in advance — we will not be providing further comments. Thank you.”
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Jopling, in turn, also corroborated their separation on his personal account.
“I feel (with regret) that I must address mine and Ellie’s current relationship status… hoping more than anything this will put an end to any tabloid rumors,” he posted on Instagram. “Ellie and I continue to be the closest of friends, and most importantly, ‘co-parents’ to the world’s most wonderful child, Arthur.”
Continue reading to discover more about the individual reportedly dating Wilde:
He Works in the Art World
Jopling’s LinkedIn profile indicates he earned a BA in History of Art and Architecture and Film Studies from Harvard in 2014, followed by an MBA from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, in 2020.
Following his tenure at Sotheby’s, where he focused on contemporary art development and strategy until 2019, Caspar took on a Strategist role at his uncle Jay Jopling’s White Cube gallery starting in September 2021.
His Past Marriage Was to Ellie Goulding
Caspar and the musical artist began their relationship after an introduction at a New York dinner gathering with friends in 2016, ultimately getting married in August 2019. The couple welcomed their son Arthur in April 2021, prior to publicly announcing their separation in February 2024.
“We continue to be very close friends and have successfully co-parented, always prioritizing our son’s well-being,” Goulding shared on Instagram Story.
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He Has a Child
Caspar is the father of Arthur, his son with Goulding, who was born in April 2021. After his separation from Goulding in February 2024, Caspar highlighted that he and Goulding are committed to co-parenting their son, whom he refers to as the “best kiddo in the world.”
Connections to the British Royal Family
Caspar, a Yorkshire native, is an alumnus of Eton, a prestigious institution also attended by various members of the royal family. As reported by the Daily Mail, his uncle, Jay, operates Paddle 8, an online art platform where Princess Eugenie was employed in New York before her return to London. Furthermore, Caspar’s grandfather, Thomas Michael Jopling, served as a member of the House of Lords.
Through shared social circles, Caspar developed close friendships with Eugenie and her spouse, Jack Brooksbank, alongside Princess Beatrice and her husband, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Caspar and Goulding were guests at Eugenie’s wedding in October 2018, and both Eugenie and Beatrice were present at Caspar and Goulding’s nuptials in August 2019.
His Sister Is Involved in Entertainment
Tamara Meade, Caspar’s sister, is a make-up artist within the entertainment sector, notably receiving an Emmy Award in 2023 for her contributions to the Netflix series Wednesday.
“My sister @tamarameademua recently received an EMMY for her exceptional work on the Netflix production Wednesday,” Caspar announced on Instagram in January 2024. “Immensely proud of her accomplishments. Her remarkable work ethic truly yields results..! I’m confident she’s already at her workstation by the time most are waking up.. And she does it all with a cheerful demeanor !! Xxx.”
