Meet Ben Seed, Daisy Edgar-Jones’ photographer boyfriend: relationship rumours are swirling about her and her Normal People co-star Paul Mescal – her actual partner, Pip, snaps stars and luxury brands
There’s nothing new about celebrities being rumoured to be romantically involved with their most recent co-stars, and actress Daisy Edgar-Jones is no exception.
Edgar-Jones was previously rumoured to be dating Paul Mescal, her co-star in the Normal People TV miniseries, though she’s steadfastly maintained that Mescal is just one of her “lifetime best friends”, as she told Elle.
More recently, the internet questioned the actress’ relationship with her Twisters co-star Glen Powell after the pair displayed “electric chemistry” on-screen, as People described it, and a close relationship off-screen. Powell was the subject of similar “are they or aren’t they” dating rumours last year as his “effortless chemistry” with Anyone But You co-star Sydney Sweeney, per Teen Vogue, caught everyone’s attention during the film’s promotional tour.
Edgar-Jones recently responded to the rumours with a seemingly unbothered cheeriness, telling The Sunday Times, “You watch with bemusem*nt really, because it’s interesting to see what narratives people write in.”
The probable source of her calm? Her relationship with photographer Ben Seed. Not many people seem to be aware of Seed – or his connection to Edgar-Jones. The photographer, who’s been linked to Edgar-Jones since September last year, according to Elle, rarely posts about his personal life and was, at some point, rumoured to be dating Anya Taylor-Joy.
Here’s what we do know about the low-key shutterbug.
Ben Seed is a celebrity photographer
What do Josh O’Connor, who starred in Challengers alongside Zendaya, Andrew Scott from Fleabag, Richard Gadd from Baby Reindeer, and the cast of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem have in common? They’ve all had pictures taken by Ben Seed.
Seed’s website and Instagram feed are filled with moody, creative portraits of stars of the current pop culture zeitgeist. They might as well be a who’s who of famous faces of the 2020s.
Seed goes by the pseudonym “Pip” for his work, presumably as an homage to his last name. As well as capturing of-the-moment celebrities with his camera, the self-taught photographer has managed to get long-time legends in front of his lens too, including Sir Ian McKellen and Priyanka Chopra.
Luxury brands love him
Seed has had no shortage of commissions from famous luxury brands and publications from around the world either, according to his website. His clients have included luxury houses like Bulgari and Prada, and Rihanna’s cosmetics brand Fenty Beauty. He’s shot major celebrity-designer collaborations, too, including Priyanka Chopra for Bulgari, Anya Taylor-Joy for Dior, and Sonam Kapoor for Louis Vuitton. He’s also worked with Louis Vuitton and Chanel.
Did Ben Seed really date Anya Taylor-Joy?
Edgar-Jones isn’t the only high-profile actress with a hyphenated surname that the Seed reputedly has a history with. The photographer was also rumoured to be dating actress Anya Taylor-Joy during the Covid-19 lockdown – the two were reportedly seen on a stroll together in London.
Whether they actually dated or not, Seed was behind the lens for many iconic photos of Taylor-Joy, including ones shot for Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit, as well as for the actress’ Dior endorsem*nts.
He’s photographed Paul Mescal multiple times
Despite the rumours surrounding his girlfriend and her one-time co-star, Seed clearly has no issue working with Paul Mescal. He’s photographed his girlfriend’s rumoured beau, co-star and best friend multiple times.
He’s produced vibrant, artful shots that Seed later posted to his Instagram.
He did a Chanel photo shoot for Style last October
Seed’s not just shooting fashion campaigns and celebrities, though. He’s also doing plenty of work in the media, with magazines like Rose & Ivy, 1883, The Sunday Times Magazine and Bricks all commissioning him to shoot their covers.
In fact, in October 2023, we even commissioned him to go to Paris for an exclusive photo shoot with Chanel.
Where do Daisy Edgar-Jones and Ben Seed go on dates?
Seed seems to like going to street markets with his girlfriend – and taking her picture, of course.
Naturally, the photos he takes of his current girlfriend are just as evocative as those he takes for his clients. In October last year, Edgar-Jones posted several black-and-white images of herself to her Instagram, tagging her boyfriend with some heart emojis in the caption.
According to Elle, the photographer enjoys strolling through London’s Broadway Market and going to bars with his famous partner.
