Luke Evans Says He and Partner Fran Tomas Make a 'Great Team': 'We Can Solve Anything' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Luke EvansandFran Tomasare one dynamic duo!While appearing on PEOPLE in 10, the actor, 45, opens up about his relationship with Tomas and how they mesh so well together.“We’re a great team in life. He’s my best friend. He’s the calm, deep waters, and I am the rushing, bubbly water. And between the two of us, we can solve anything,” Evans says.Noting that they “work together as a team,” theWeekend in Taipeistar adds that also collaborating on work ventures together, such as their clothing and lifestyle brandBDXY, was a no-brainer.“Having a business together just is an extension of our life together. We work really well together,” Evans says. “He blows my mind. He’s so impressive in everything he does, in the business — and in life.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Luke Evans and Fran Tomas in February 2024.Dave Benett/BAFTA/GettyEvans and Tomas, who works as a construction project manager,confirmed their relationshipwhen they attended a gala arm-in-arm in December 2022.TheBeauty and the Beastactor toldOutmagazinefor its September-October 2024 cover story that Tomas is one of the people who keeps him sane amid his hectic lifestyle.“My partner, he keeps me grounded and keeps me calm in this strange world that I live in,” said Evans.“He’s a great human being.He’s the best part of me for sure. He’s kind, calm. He’s happy. He’s positive. He’s a hard worker,” he added of Tomas. “He literally makes me a better person. And he has to put up with my s—, which I can’t imagine what that would be like.“Weekend in Taipeiis in theaters now.

Luke EvansandFran Tomasare one dynamic duo!

While appearing on PEOPLE in 10, the actor, 45, opens up about his relationship with Tomas and how they mesh so well together.

“We’re a great team in life. He’s my best friend. He’s the calm, deep waters, and I am the rushing, bubbly water. And between the two of us, we can solve anything,” Evans says.

Noting that they “work together as a team,” theWeekend in Taipeistar adds that also collaborating on work ventures together, such as their clothing and lifestyle brandBDXY, was a no-brainer.

“Having a business together just is an extension of our life together. We work really well together,” Evans says. “He blows my mind. He’s so impressive in everything he does, in the business — and in life.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Luke Evans and Fran Tomas in February 2024.Dave Benett/BAFTA/Getty

Dave Benett/BAFTA/Getty

Evans and Tomas, who works as a construction project manager,confirmed their relationshipwhen they attended a gala arm-in-arm in December 2022.

TheBeauty and the Beastactor toldOutmagazinefor its September-October 2024 cover story that Tomas is one of the people who keeps him sane amid his hectic lifestyle.

“My partner, he keeps me grounded and keeps me calm in this strange world that I live in,” said Evans.

“He’s a great human being.He’s the best part of me for sure. He’s kind, calm. He’s happy. He’s positive. He’s a hard worker,” he added of Tomas. “He literally makes me a better person. And he has to put up with my s—, which I can’t imagine what that would be like.”

Weekend in Taipeiis in theaters now.

source: people.com