Is Emily Bader Dating Her Photographer? Know About 'People We Meet On Vacation' Actress' Love Life

Actress, Emily Bader has been enjoying significant spotlight following the release of her latest movie, People We Meet on Vacation, on Netflix on January 9, 2026. The feel-good rom-com with cliche tropes is absolutely the kind of movie people love to watch on lazy winter afternoons. Emily's on-screen chemistry with Tom Blyth has also been greatly loved by fans, leading to the actors making headlines. As the movie's popularity continues to grow, an interest has been generated in the lead stars' personal lives. Emily Bader's relationship status is particularly dominating the search bar. Here's everything we know about it.

Is Emily Bader single or dating?

Although fans wish the gorgeous Emily Bader was single, she might have already found her one. The People We Meet on Vacation actress currently seems to be dating Martin Tob, a Swedish cinematographer and photographer. It was reported by the YouTube channel, Premiere Date in August 2024, when Emily was trending for her role of 'Lady Jane' in My Lady Jane. Notably, there is no official confirmation regarding the information from the concerned individuals. Emily Bader and Martin Tob's relationship remains highly debatable, as several conflicting reports by Spoiler Bolavib and others were published at the time, which stated that Emily was single.

When did Emily Bader and Martin Tob first meet?

Emily Bader and Martin Tob reportedly first met while attending Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. Tob, who is from Sweden, often takes professional photographs of Emily. They have also appeared together at public events, such as the premiere of Prime Video's My Lady Jane, where Emily planted a kiss on Martin's cheek, almost confirming their relationship. Martin is reportedly younger than Emily, with her being 29 and him being 27. As they are almost the same age, this facilitated the growth of their bond, allowing them to relate to each other better.

Emily Bader was linked to her My Lady Jane co-star

During the My Lady Jane era (mid-2024), Emily Bader was not just linked to her photographer but also to an actor. Following the premiere of My Lady Jane, fans and media outlets heavily shipped Emily Bader and her My Lady Jane co-star, Edward Bluemel. The dating speculation began because of Jane and Edward's believable on-screen romantic scenes. Reports in July and August 2024 noted that their "bonfire chemistry" led fans to speculate about a real-life romance. In July 2024, Bader acknowledged the fan reaction, stating she was all for the shipping because it meant their portrayal of the central love story was successful.

At the time of the rumours, Edward Bluemel was in a long-term relationship with American comedian, Mary Beth Barone, whom he had been dating since 2021. Edward Bluemel and Mary Beth Barone were a former couple who were together for approximately five years before splitting in 2024, the same year he was linked to Emily Bader. Despite the two actors' natural chemistry being loved by their fans, they clarified that they were nothing more than good friends.

More about Emily Bader

Emily Bader is an American actress who rose to prominence through her leading roles in popular book-to-screen adaptations. She made her professional stage debut in 2018 in Our Very Own Carlin McCullough at the Geffen Playhouse. Her early career included guest appearances on Nickelodeon's Henry Danger and Game Shakers, as well as roles in TV movies such as House of the Witch (2017) and Stalked by a Reality Star (2018). Her breakout small-screen role was that of My Lady Jane. As of January 2026, she is best known for her portrayal of 'Poppy Wright' in the Netflix rom-com, People We Meet on Vacation, which premiered on January 9, 2026.

What is People We Meet on Vacation about?

People We Meet on Vacation is a romance story originally published as a novel by Emily Henry in 2021. It follows the evolving relationship of two best friends, 'Poppy Wright' (Emily Bader) and 'Alex Nilsen' (Tom Blyth), over a decade of annual summer trips. 'Poppy' is a spontaneous, colourful travel journalist living in New York City with a deep sense of wanderlust, while 'Alex' is a reserved, routine-loving high school teacher who lives in their small hometown of Linfield, Ohio. The film thus utilises the classic trope of opposites attracting.

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