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Erin Doherty Says She Moved In With Girlfriend After ‘Hating Goodbyes’

The Adolescence star described moving in with NHS radiographer Sinead Donnelly early last year, framing it within the 'U‑Haul' joke common in lesbian culture.

Overview

  • Doherty detailed the relationship timeline on Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place podcast released Monday, January 5, 2026.
  • She said she initially tried long‑distance while living with her older sister in West Sussex as Donnelly was based in North London.
  • Explaining the decision, she said she tried not to be a “cliche lesbian” but moved in because she disliked saying goodbye each day.
  • Doherty said the move happened at the start of 2025 and called the past year the “craziest” of her life.
  • Her disclosure followed renewed attention from winning Critics Choice Best Supporting Actress for Adolescence on Sunday, with the series taking additional awards.