Sam Heughan did not shy away from displaying his affection toward a “mystery woman” in New York City. Witnesses saw the actor sharing an “intimate” kiss with the then-unknown brunette during a lunch date over the weekend.

Page Six released some of the photos, showing the two personalities during their outing. They had lunch at Cafe Select in Soho and, later on, had a quick stroll around the neighborhood.

Apart from “passionately locking lips,” the “Outlander” star, also, paid no mind to onlookers as he, at one point, placed his arm around his romantic partner. They reportedly eventually parted ways, and the actor returned to his hotel solo.

Following the outing, MailOnline identified the mystery woman as an Australian model. It noted that the personality’s social media says she is a native living in New York.

During the engagement with Sam Heughen, she reportedly donned “double denim” with her baggy jeans and jacket. She wore a white sweater, as well, which she tucked into her trousers.

As for the 41-year-old Scottish actor, he sported a black bomber jacket over his blue shirt. He completed the casual look with a pair of dark jeans and black leather sneakers.

It is unclear, though, whether the model and Heughan are in a relationship. As reports would recall, the latter has maintained his privacy when it comes to his personal and love life.

The talks about Sam Heughan’s dating histories and relationships have obtained a new wave of interest in the last few weeks. This comes after the new season of “Outlander” had made its way back to the small screens on Sunday.

Metro Style said that the hopes for a real-life romance between the actor and his on-screen partner, Caitriona Balfe, have since been renewed among fans. Unfortunately for the shippers, though, the “Outlander” lead stars are only close friends behind the camera.

Sam Heughan has, nevertheless, faced several dating rumors over the years. The most apparent ones involved “Into The Woods” actor MacKenzie Mauzy and “Twin Peaks” actress Amy Shiels.

Rumors had it that Heughan and Mauzy began their romance in 2017 after making public appearances together on various occasions. Many believe that they decided to call it quits around 2018.

Reports, then, claimed that the “Spy Who Dumped Me” actor dated Shiels sometime in 2018. Sources, also, alleged that the two celebrities had shared a “flirty friendship” for over a decade.

Amid all the speculations, though, no confirmations have come to light. Even so, Sam Heughan confirmed in 2020 that he was single, adding that his focus was on his career.