Ansel Elgort has stepped into a new chapter as a father. The actor was recently spotted with his new partner and their newborn as they took a subway in New York City.
Ansel Elgort has been rarely seen in recent times, and we might know the reason now. After months of limited public appearances, the 31-year-old actor stepped out for a stroll in New York City, officially debuting his newest role as a dad. The Baby Driver star was recently photographed riding the NYC subway with his partner and their newborn, as they enjoyed a relaxed family moment in Manhattan.
On Tuesday, January 14, 2026, Ansel and his unnamed new partner were spotted enjoying a casual stroll on the streets of Manhattan before taking the subway. In photos obtained by TMZ, the actor appeared relaxed and content, dressed in a blue sweater and black leather pants as he held his baby close in a snuggly papoose carrier. The newborn was tucked cosily in a grey fuzzy hoodie sweater.
Ansel's new partner, whose identity remains unknown, walked alongside him in a comfy pair of denim pants and a sleek Prada jacket. The couple looked relaxed as they walked together, marking a rare and quiet family moment under the bustling NY streets.
After the subway ride, the new parents were later seen strolling through Manhattan, joined by what looked like Ansel's partner's parents. The rare family outing, marked by warm smiles and easy conversations in a low-key moment, has captured the internet's attention, especially considering the actor's limited public appearances over the last few years.
The NYC outing with a new baby suggests that a beautiful new chapter has quietly unfolded in Ansel's personal life, which had been a matter of curiosity since his split from his long-time girlfriend and dancer, Violetta Komyshan. The curiosity surrounding the actor's new partner has spiked after one of the photos revealed a diamond ring on her finger. Given Ansel's hiatus from acting and his limited public appearances, the new photos have ignited speculations that he may already be a married man. The family moment, especially with his partner's parents, has left fans with more questions than answers. Ansel has not made any public statement regarding this.
Before this new life, Ansel had been in a decade-long relationship with a ballet dancer named Violtta Komyshan. They reportedly met as teenagers while attending LaGuardia High School in NYC and began dating in 2012. Violetta remained a constant presence by Ansek's side, attending numerous red carpet events together, including his 2020 Golden Globes nomination for Baby Driver and the 2021 premiere of West Side Story.
Their romance witnessed significant ups and downs over the years, including a breakup buzz in 2020 when Ansel was accused of sexually assaulting a minor (which he strongly denied). Towards the end of their relationship, the pair maintained a low profile and kept their dating life private, avoiding social media, before splitting in 2022.
Ansel had largely steered clear of the media ever since, especially after TMZ spotted him vacationing with a "mystery woman" in Italy following the split. And now, the recent appearance as a new father has marked a major shift in the West Side Story actor's personal life.
Ansel Elgort, a New York-based actor and musician, made his acting debut in 2013 with a supporting role in Carrie, before landing his breakout role as 'Augustus Waters' or 'Gus' in The Fault in Our Stars (2014), co-starring Shailene Woodley. He went on to star in notable projects, appearing in The Divergent Series (2014-2016), the Golden Globe-nominated film Baby Driver (2017), and Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (2021). He also performs pop tracks and has signed to Universal Records as 'Ansølo'.
For fans who have followed Ansel Elgort, his simple NYC outing marks the beginning of an entirely new role. What are your thoughts on his recent outing?
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