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Meet David Corenswet, the internet's new 'white boy of the month' with a famous wife

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Between his rugged good looks and the fact that he oozes charm, it's not hard to see why David Corenswet is the internet's new 'white boy of the month'.

People are practically frothing at the mouth over the 32-year-old actor, who stars as Superman and Clark Kent in the upcoming superhero film.

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We've got bad news, ladies. David is in a committed relationship; he's married with a daughter, but the actor's girl dad energy makes him all the more swoon-worthy.

Here's everything we know about David, from the beginning of his acting career to his romance with a fellow actor:

Who is David Corenswet?

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: David Corenswet attends the "Superman" photocall at Corinthia Hotel London on July 3, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage)
David Corenswet. Pic: Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage

Born on July 8, 1993, David is a 32-year-old actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Acting runs in his veins, as his dad worked as a stage actor in New York for many years before becoming a lawyer, a profession his mum also specialises in.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 09: David Corenswet visits the Empire State Building ahead of the premiere of Warner Bros.' Superman at The Empire State Building on July 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust)
David Corenswet. Pic: John Nacion/Getty Images for Empire State Reality Trust

The 32-year-old graduated from the Shipley School and went on to attend the University of Pennsylvania before transferring to the Juilliard School where he earned a BFA in Drama in 2016.

Career

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - JUNE 19: Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet attend the "Superman" World Tour Manila stop on June 19, 2025 in Manila, Philippines. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)
Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet. Pic: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

David's first film role after graduating from Juilliard was as Michael Lawson in the 2018 political thriller Affairs of State.

He went on to appear in a number of guest-starring roles in the likes of House of Cards, Elementary, and Instinct.

The 32-year-old has appeared in some Netflix projects, including The Politician, Hollywood, and Look Both Ways.

This image released by Warner Bros.Pictures shows David Corenswet in a scene from "Superman." (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)
David Corenswet in Superman. Pic: Warner Bros. Pictures

In 2022, he co-starred as The Projectionist in Pearl, and two years later, starred in the 'musical time travel romance' The Greatest Hits.

It was in a November 2019 interview that David expressed interest in playing Superman on the big screen after sharing his appreciation for 2013's Man of Steel.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: (L-R) David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan seen at the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. "Superman" at TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/Warner Bros. via Getty Images)
David Corenswet. Pic: Eric Charbonneau/Warner Bros. via Getty Images

Low and behold, four years later, David was cast as Superman/Clark Kent in the 2025 James Gunn-helmed superhero film, taking the reins from Henry Cavill.

He stars in the film opposite The Marvelous Mrs Maisel actress Rachel Brosnahan, and Nosferatu star Nicholas Hoult.

His next film role is in Jonathan Levine's upcoming project Mr Irrelevant as football player John Tuggle, the last player chosen in the 1983 NFL draft.

Relationship status

David Corenswet and Julia Best Warner. Pic: Instagram
David Corenswet and Julia Best Warner. Pic: Instagram

David has already found his real-life Lois Lane in his wife Julia Best Warner.

The 32-year-old and his actress wife, 34, met at a summer theatre program when they were teenagers. Their love was a 'slow burn' before they tied the knot in 2023.

The couple, who share one daughter, born in 2024, wed at Immaculate Conception Church in New Orleans in an interfaith ceremony.

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He previously told PEOPLE: 'She told me that she was pregnant two days after I found out I was going to screen test for Superman. For the first several months of her pregnancy, as is sort of protocol, we weren’t telling anybody. We had these two quite huge secrets that we just had between the two of us.'

People are fangirling over the celebrities' relationship online, with one writing: 'Honestly seems like such a cute and genuine couple pls Hollywood don’t ruin it!!'

Another penned: 'She looks very beautiful and kind. A great match,' while a third commented: 'she's so beautiful too omg power couple.'

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