From reel life to real life: Home and Away stars Patrick O’Connor and Sophie Dillman’s relationship in pictures
Their chemistry is sizzling on and off-set.
Making the most of a break from filming, the cute couple headed off on a holiday together in April 2022.
(Image: Instagram)Just a few days earlier Patrick shared this snap with the caption: "My numero uno in melbourno."
(Image: Instagram)This lucky duo get to spend plenty of time together at work too, Sophie sharing this snap of her and Patrick on set for Home And Away... if you can call this stunning beach backdrop a set.
(Image: Instagram)Sophie and Patrick shared this happy snap from a date night in January and we have to say 2022 looks like it's off to a good start for the duo.
(Image: Instagram)Dressed up to the nines! We're not sure what's going on in this picture, but it sure looks chic.
(Image: Instagram)The couple rang in the new year together, Sophie sharing this smiley snap with the caption "HNY!"
(Image: Instagram)Talk about a relatable moment! Patrick shared this goofy snap with Sophie and captioned it: "She's secretly a ballerina 💃"
(Instagram)"Happy birthday to this young stud! You make every day better. ❤️❤️❤️," wrote Sophie for her beau's big day.
InstagramThese two Queenslanders love a good water activity.
InstagramDate night at a classy establishment in Sydney!
InstagramFor Sophie's birthday Patrick penned this touching tribute: "Happy birthday to my number one ❤️ so proud of you and couldn't imagine doing this crazy life without you, thank you for everything xx."
InstagramThese two are happiest near a beach, but not more than when they're together.
Instagram"That's amore bro."
InstagramDate night at the races!
InstagramJust a goofy little facetime between the couple...
InstagramTaking their romance to the next level! The loved up pair welcomed a perfect puppy called Winnie into their family in March 2021.
(Image: Instagram)We love watching this colourful pair joke about on and off screen.
(Image: Instagram)"Thankfully, Ziggy and Dean are very different to Patty and Sophie," the actress explained to TV WEEK of their off-screen dynamic.
(Image: Instagram)"We were work buddies first, and it's helped us work well together now, so we're lucky in that regard. It's nice to have a relationship built on friendship. At the core we are best mates first and we treat each other like that, but it's also made our relationship stronger starting out that way," the actress has mused.
"I think Sophie's an amazing actress and it's a good feeling on set to know you're comfortable with each other," Patrick has said of his leading lady.
(Image: Instagram)The loved-up pair rung in the festive season together with Patrick sharing this sweet beach selfie with his girlfriend in the days after Christmas.
(Image: Instagram)The couple, who were both born in Queensland, now live together in Sydney and have worked closely on set for years.
(Image: Phillip Castleton/TV WEEK)During lockdown 2020, Patrick posted this snap captioned, "dreamin of simpler times."
Image: InstagramIf the shoe fits! Sophie and Patrick aren't afraid to have a little fun.
Image: InstagramThe Home and Away Christmas special saw festive fever for the couple.
Image: InstagramWhen life imitates art: Patrick and Sophie's characters Dean and Ziggy have a complicated relationship.
Image: Channel SevenThe look of love!
Image: InstagramWith rigs like that, we can't blame these two for being attracted to one another.
Image: Channel SevenNothing like a little country air to bring these two closer together.
Image: Instagram"She's trying to stop me getting on the horse," Patrick joked during a day out at the races.
Image: InstagramSteamy scenes can sometimes be awkward, Sophie admits.
Image: Channel SevenMatchy matchy! Patrick fits right in with Sophie's family after donning this Christmas-themed outfit.
Image: InstagramPatrick joked that he's always capturing Sophie's best side.
Image: instagramJust another day at work!
Image: Channel Seven"Beauty knows no bounds," Patrick wrote alongside this shot.
Image: InstagramThese two scrubbed up well for the 2019 TV WEEK Logie Awards.
Image: InstagramWe'll just leave this one here...
Image: InstagramAh, young love.
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