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Lauren Keary

Emma Watson is reportedly dating Alicia Keys' brother Cole Cook

Emma Watson’s new beau is famous in his own right. Well, his sister is at least. Watson was seen at The Spotted Pig in New York City’s West Village last week with Cole Cook, and though the pair have yet to confirm they are dating, speculation about the relationship is already well underway.

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Cole Cook is the founder of the creative agency Timeless Eye, which connects brands like Nike, SoulCycle, Fenty and Gap to consumers through digital storytelling.

But the creative also happens to have Hollywood ties, as Alicia Keys is his sister. The famous singer’s brother has posted plenty of photos with his sis to Instagram, where he appears to be a big family man.

For his singer sibling's birthday, Cook posted, “Someone I look up to. Someone that has been a role model my whole life. Someone I call my best friend. Someone that has cared for me since my first breath. Someone that has always had my back no matter what. Someone I will love till the end of time. That someone is YOU sis and I love that!!! Happy Birthday BLS.”

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Novel alert 🚨 🚨😂😂🤣 My brother! I love you for always being there for me. For always taking initiative and supporting me in ways I might never even be aware of because you are the type of awesome person who does things out of love not recognition. My little BIG brother! I am so excited for the success of your company @timelesseye 💥💥💥 Your work has taken you to so many places around the world and you’ve done so many impressive projects but MOST importantly your vision is getting CLEARER every day because you are the type of person who prioritizes long term happiness over short term thrills — THAT is SUCH an unique and admirable quality. My brother, I want to raise you up for your love of family over all which is rarer and rarer to find these days as people are more often becoming the center of their own world. You’ve always operated with a no excuse policy when it comes to your family and no matter the time, place or convenience, you are always there. We love you beyond words and I only wish you true happiness fulfillment as you continue to grow and evolve into such a magnificent, expansive, outstanding human being. What a brother. What a friend. What a man. What a incredible SPIRIT!!! I’ve never met anyone like you and today let the whole world celebrate you. Wish my brother @cole_cook happy birthday y’all!!! We love you. I LOVE you!!! Now come downstairs for dinner! 🤣🤣🤣

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Keys posted an equally sappy post for her brother on his birthday, part of which read, “My brother, I want to raise you up for your love of family over all which is rarer and rarer to find these days as people are more often becoming the center of their own world. You’ve always operated with a no excuse policy when it comes to your family and no matter the time, place or convenience, you are always there. We love you beyond words and I only wish you true happiness fulfillment as you continue to grow and evolve into such a magnificent, expansive, outstanding human being.”

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Watson was previously linked to Glee’s Chord Overstreet, but the two broke up last May. In October of 2018, she was spotted kissing tech CEO Brendan Wallace in Mexico but the romance was apparently shortlived.

So far, Cook and Watson have only been pictured smiling and laughing together in New York - but if the chemistry is as strong as the photos show, there will likely be many more of these dates to follow. The actress is starring in the upcoming adaptation of Little Women, though, so she'll have find time to squeeze the famous singer’s brother in between what's sure to be a bevy of press appearances.

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