Did Caleb Williams and Madelyn Cline just meet or have they been hanging out quietly for a while?
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So here's the scene:
Caleb Williams
, the Bears' No. 1 overall pick, was caught on video dancing with
Madelyn Cline
, Netflix's 'It Girl' from
Outer Banks
, at Summer Smash in Illinois.
And no, this wasn't a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo. The clip showed them clearly vibing together, and fans instantly went into FBI mode.
But here's the real question: Was this a random run-in, or have Caleb and Madelyn been hanging out behind the scenes?
Let's dig in.
There's no public history between the two but that doesn't mean there's nothing there
So far, there's no evidence of Caleb and Madelyn hanging out before Summer Smash. No tagged photos. No interviews. Not even a shared follower moment on Instagram (yet).
This seems to be the first time they've been seen in the same frame, period.
Caleb has kept his personal life pretty low-key since going pro, but he was last publicly linked to Alina Thyregod, a rumored girlfriend from his USC days.
Madelyn, on the other hand, has had a few high-profile relationships, most notably with
Pete Davidson
in 2023–2024 and
Jackson Guthy
before that. Neither connection seems to cross paths with Caleb's world until now.
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So how did they end up dancing together at Summer Smash?
Here's what makes it interesting: Summer Smash isn't a Hollywood or
NFL
event, it's a Gen Z hotspot. Artists like GloRilla, Metro Boomin, and Trippie Redd all performed, and the crowd is full of influencers, athletes, and low-key celebs.
Caleb, who's already branded as one of the NFL's most stylish, social-savvy rookies, clearly fits in that scene. And Madelyn? She's no stranger to music festivals either. They could've easily bumped into each other backstage or through a mutual friend.
Still, there's no indication this moment was pre-planned. No red carpet together. No soft-launch IG likes. Just one viral clip of them dancing and that was enough to break the internet.
Fans are spiraling with theories but nothing's confirmed
Of course, once the clip hit social media, fan theories exploded but beyond the clip, neither Caleb nor Madelyn has said a word. No stories. No clarifications. Just total silence.
Right now, this looks like one of those festival flings that may or may not lead to anything. It could've been two celebs just catching a vibe and moving on. But with Caleb Williams stepping into the national spotlight and Madelyn Cline being one of the most followed Netflix stars, even a short dance is enough to set off alarms.
And honestly? Whether it's just friends or the start of something, it already has everyone watching.
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