Dylan Sprouse reveals how he and wife Barbara Palvin first met: 'She cut me in line'

Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin have been together for nearly a decade and are now all set to become parents of a baby girl
Dylan Sprouse opened up about his and Barbara Palvin's first interaction during an appearance on Amanda Hirsch’s 'Not Skinny but Not Fat' podcast (AP Photo/John Locher)
Dylan Sprouse opened up about his and Barbara Palvin's first interaction during an appearance on Amanda Hirsch’s 'Not Skinny but Not Fat' podcast (AP Photo/John Locher)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Soulmates Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin seem to be all over the headlines thanks to their adorable love story.

Now Sprouse has shared the real story of how he and his wife met. The former Disney star also revealed the exact moment he knew he fell head over heels for the model.

For those unaware, the pair has been together for nearly a decade and is now all set to become parents of a baby girl.

Barbara Palvin, left, and Dylan Sprouse pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Parallel Tales' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Thursday, May 14, 2026. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'Parallel Tales' at the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, on Thursday, May 14, 2026 (AP Photo/John Locher)

Dylan Sprouse reveals how he met his wife Barbara Palvin

Appearing on Amanda Hirsch’s 'Not Skinny but Not Fat' podcast on Tuesday, August 4, the 'The Suite Life of Zack & Cody' star debunked the "myth" of how he met his wife.

While it's true that sparks flew after Sprouse messaged the model in 2017, the actor recalled an earlier interaction that left him smitten. 

“We met in person at the Harper’s Bazaar Icons party, and she cut me in line for the red carpet. Totally like a rom-com, she just jumps over the red velvet divider and cuts me,” he explained.

“And I was like, ‘I don’t care how pretty you are, you’re not cutting me.’ And she turns around, and I’m wearing this red and white striped shirt, and she goes, ‘What, are you a hot dog vendor?’” he recalled. "It was that simple," the 34-year-old added. 

CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 15: Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse attend the Chopard Trophy photocall at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Carlton Beach on May 15, 2026 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)
Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse attend the Chopard Trophy photocall at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Carlton Beach on May 15, 2026, in Cannes, France (Lionel Hahn/Getty Images)

The actor recalled saying, "Wait by the door" to Palvin. Later that night, he messaged her to talk more about that night. To which she replied, "Hey, I’m still here by the door. Are you coming or not?” Sproud clearly remembered he felt "flirtatious" while speaking to her that night.  

Inside Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin's wedding and pregnancy journey

Barbara Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse attend the
Barbara Sprouse and Dylan Sprouse attend the 'Karma' screening during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 15, 2026, in Cannes, France (Kristy Sparow/Getty Images)

Sprouse and Palvin tied the knot on July 15, 2023, at the model's family estate in Hungary. During many paparazzi appearances, Palvin corrected her surname and even laughed about it. Recently, the couple announced that they are expecting their first baby. 

On the 'Wildmen Podcast', Palvin shared that her mental health went to the toss during her first trimester: “The number on the scale really going up super quick and my arms are getting bigger. You don’t have a bump yet, but your stomach is bigger, and your pants don’t fit. I started spiraling.”

The 32-year-old praised Sprouse, called him "a good partner" and said he helped her ease her mental struggle. “Dylan was there reminding me every single time that we’re creating life," she added.

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