Maddie Phillips Boyfriend 2026: Who Is the ‘Gen V’ Actress Dating

Published 04/06/2026, 12:41 PM EDT

If Maddie Phillips has become one of the most recognizable faces in Gen V, it is largely because of how precisely she plays control. As Cate Dunlap, she operates without spectacle, no brute force, just quiet manipulation, marking a clear breakout within The Boys universe. At 31, with a steady climb from genre television to franchise visibility, the attention has expanded beyond her work to something more routine: her dating life.

That curiosity is not unusual, it is a byproduct of scale. So, who is Maddie Phillips dating in 2026?

Maddie Phillips’ relationship status

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As of 2026, Maddie Phillips is currently single. There are no confirmed reports of a boyfriend, engagement, or marriage. For an actor whose career spans everything from Supernatural to Van Helsing, that absence of public romance feels deliberate. Despite her growing profile, she has kept her personal life largely off the public record, with no recent appearances or disclosures suggesting a relationship.

Her dating history is also limited in the public domain. The only known relationship linked to her is with Rory J. Saper. Beyond that, there have been no substantiated reports or ongoing speculation tied to her name. Born on September 6, 1994, Phillips, has maintained a relatively low-key presence outside of her work, avoiding the kind of visibility that often fuels celebrity relationship coverage.

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While her personal life remains quiet, her position within The Boys franchise is doing the opposite.

Cate Dunlap, crossovers, and The Boys Season 5

Maddie Phillips’ Cate Dunlap, in Gen V, quickly positioned her as more than a supporting character. However, the future of the series is uncertain. But with abilities that allow her to influence thoughts and actions, she operates on a different level than most supes. By the end of the first season, her alignment and decisions place her firmly within the larger conflict shaping The Boys.

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With The Boys Season 5 set to premiere on April 8, the crossover between the two series is expected to continue. Cate’s involvement signals a broader integration of Gen V characters into the main storyline, especially as the series approaches its endgame. Her dynamic contrasts with figures like Homelander, where he dominates through force; Cate’s influence works more subtly, which could shift how power operates within the group.

Maddie Phillips may be keeping her dating life out of focus, but her on-screen trajectory is increasingly central. With her career still scaling within a major shared universe, maintaining a distance from public scrutiny allows her to navigate that growth without added noise. 

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What do you think about her staying so private, does it make her more intriguing, or just harder to read? Share your take in the comments.

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Sarah Ansari

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Sarah Ansari is an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, transitioning from four years in marketing and automotive journalism to storytelling-driven pop culture coverage. With a background in English Literature and experience writing across NFL, NASCAR, and NBA verticals, she brings a research-led, narrative-focused lens to film and television. Passionate about exploring how stories are crafted and why they resonate, Sarah unwinds through sketching, swimming, motorsports—and yearly winter Harry Potter marathons.

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