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Sharon Horgan Discusses Romance with Co-Star Barry Ward

8/7/2025

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Sharon Horgan, 55, has opened up about her blossoming romance with 44-year-old co-star Barry Ward on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s podcast. The pair first crossed paths while filming Dating Amber in 2019. Initially thrilled by their age difference, Horgan later felt apprehensive. Their connection deepened following her divorce that same year, amidst buzz from the premiere of Bad Sisters.

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Sharon Horgan, 55, has opened up about her blossoming romance with 44-year-old co-star Barry Ward on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s podcast. The pair first crossed paths while filming Dating Amber in 2019. Initially thrilled by their age difference, Horgan later felt apprehensive. Their connection deepened following her divorce that same year, amidst buzz from the premiere of Bad Sisters.