Mitchel Musso first found his way into countless living rooms as Oliver Oken, the lovable sidekick on Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana.” Born in Rockwall, Texas in 1991, Musso quickly became known for his affable, energetic presence both on screen and in the music studio. But despite growing up in the public eye, he’s always managed to keep certain parts of himself – especially his love life – just beyond the reach of prying cameras.
When it comes to relationships, Musso is a far cry from his chatty, open-hearted Disney character. Off stage and away from red carpets, he’s always leaned toward privacy. That’s particularly clear with his current relationship: since 2015, he’s been with Haley Rome, a romance that’s lasted quietly – even as the world speculates about other aspects of his life. The two have mostly kept their relationship away from the tabloid circus, and Musso rarely posts about their life together, occasionally sharing a subtle photo but never offering too many details.
Of course, things weren’t always this under the radar. Musso’s early years in Hollywood included a few higher-profile linkups, some real and some the products of endless public speculation. His relationship with actress Gia Mantegna lasted from late 2009 through 2011, during the peak of his “Hannah Montana” fame. Before and during that time, fans were obsessed with the idea that Musso was dating his on-screen best friend Emily Osment. The rumor mill buzzed with stories about secret off-screen chemistry between them. But if anything ever went beyond friendship, neither Musso nor Osment has ever confirmed it – leaving fans to fill in the blanks themselves.
That wasn’t the last rumor, either. At some point, whispers linked him to Erin Barr, though that gossip never gained much traction or solid evidence. If nothing else, these stories speak to how interested people were – and still are – in Musso’s personal life.
Looking back, it’s not hard to see a shift in how Musso approaches his dating life. When he was a teen star, he mingled within the same tight-knit Disney and “young Hollywood” circles – people who understood the whirlwind of growing up famous. As he’s gotten older, he’s moved past the need to share every detail with the world, opting instead to cultivate relationships a bit more privately. In fact, he once admitted to a fan at a 2018 convention, “Relationships are complicated enough without everyone watching. Some things you just want to keep for yourself.”
That philosophy seems to have stuck. You won’t catch Musso and Rome doing couples interviews or narrating their romance through endless Instagram posts. Instead, Musso focuses on his creative career, occasionally giving fans a peek behind the scenes, but making it clear that certain boundaries aren’t meant to be crossed.
Past Relationships
Haley Rome
Gia Mantegna
Emily Osment
Erin Barr
Cody Kennedy
Kirby Bliss Blanton
Out of the relentless Disney limelight, Musso appears content – balancing his public work with the quieter, more personal joys that come away from the big stage. In an industry where privacy can be hard to come by, you get the sense he’s earned every bit of it.