Is Lewis Pullman Bill Pullman’s son? All about the actor spotted with model Kaia Gerber

Lewis Pullman is in the news primarily due to his recent romantic connection with model Kaia Gerber, following her breakup with Austin Butler.

The rumored couple were spotted celebrating Pullman’s 32nd birthday on January 29, 2025, at a restaurant in Los Angeles, according to the reports. According to exclusive photos obtained by People magazine, the 23-year-old model and actress was seen holding Pullman’s arm as they shared affectionate moments.

A source close to People magazine revealed that “they’ve been spending time together the last few weeks.” The insider added, "They're a cute couple and very low-key." Lewis Pullman is the youngest son of the famous actor Bill Pullman, known for classics like Independence Day (1996) and While You Were Sleeping (1995), as per reports.

Gerber was seen sporting a denim jacket along with dark flared pants and teamed it up with a green scarf. While Lewis was seen in jeans, paired with a white shirt and a jacket. He completed his look with a baseball cap.

As of now, neither of the two have confirmed their relationship. Before Pullman was linked to Gerber, he reportedly dated Rainey Qualley from 2020 to 2023. They made their relationship public at the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick in May 2022.

Lewis Pullman has been making waves with the recent release of the trailer for Thunderbolts, where he plays the character Bob, also known as Sentry, Marvel’s most powerful and dangerous Superhero. The film is set to hit theatres in May 2025.

Born into a family of artists, Lewis has carved out his own path in the entertainment industry. Here is an in-depth of Lewis Pullman’s biography and other details.

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Exploring Lewis Pullman as an actor

Lewis Pullman was born on January 29, 1993, in Los Angeles, California to parents Bill Pullman and Tamara Pullman.

According to The Legit, Bill is an actor while Tamara is a modern dancer who has been a member of dance companies such as the Pacific Dance Ensemble, Jose Limon Dance Company, and Rosanna Gamson Worldwide Group.

Their son, Lewis graduated in 2015 from Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. In the early stages of his career, he did short films, particularly between 2015-2016. He made his television debut with the 2015 series Highston.

In 2017, Lewis was chosen to act in a British drama movie called Lean on Pete. The film premiered at the 74th Venice International Film Festival. His big break came in 2018 when he landed the role for The Strangers: Prey at Night. The horror flick reportedly grossed more than $32 million against a $5 million budget.

"I quite quickly realized it was incredibly foolish not to utilize this remarkable resource that I had who happened to be my dad," Lewis said. He further added that his father’s advice "is pretty invaluable because he knows me so well as a person."

Pullman is also known for films such as Bad Times at the El Royale. He played the role of Major Major Major Major in the satirical dark comedy mini-series Catch-22. He recently appeared as Bob Floyd in Top Gun: Maverick, according to his IMDb profile.

Thunderbolts (2025), Pink Skies Ahead (TBA), Razzlekhan (TBA), and Riff Raff (TBA) are some of his upcoming films, according to Movie Insider.