“The Girlfriend” is now streaming on Prime Video, featuring a gripping storyline that centers around Cherry Laine as she navigates the complexities of her new relationship with Daniel (portrayed by Laurie Davidson) and his mother, Laura (played by Robin Wright).
As Cherry and Laura vie for Daniel’s attention, Cherry finds herself puzzled by Laura’s apparent disapproval of her. Olivia Cooke, the talented 31-year-old actress hailing from Oldham, made her acting debut at the age of eight with the Oldham Theatre Workshop. She left her education unfinished to pursue acting opportunities, initially landing a role in the series “Blackout” before attempting to join the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where she narrowly missed out during the final auditions.
Cooke’s personal life has also garnered attention, with reports in the summer of 2025 indicating that she was romantically involved with Ralph Davis, her co-star from “House of the Dragon.” The pair met on the set of the HBO series and were first seen together in Soho back in 2024, sparking dating rumors among fans. By July 2025, the couple made their relationship public by attending Wimbledon together and sharing a kiss for the cameras.
Beginning her career in the BBC series “Blackout,” Cooke’s talent shone through as she portrayed the daughter of Christopher Eccleston’s character. She later secured a role in “Bates Motel” after signing with an agent in Los Angeles in 2012. Cooke also made a cameo in One Direction’s Autumn Term tour video in the same year, featuring alongside Harry Styles. Her acting credits expanded with prominent roles in films like Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One,” “Life Itself,” and “Vanity Fair.” Recently, she has been lauded for her performances in “House of the Dragon” as Alicent Hightower and “Slow Horses” as Sidonie “Sid” Baker.
