ALBAWABA - Turkish actors Aytaç Şaşmaz and Serra Arıtürk have reportedly found love off-screen after months of working together, with Turkish entertainment media revealing that the pair have been quietly dating since May 2026.
According to reports first shared by entertainment journalist Birsen Altuntaş and widely circulated across Turkish media, the actors developed a close friendship while filming Kaosun Anatomisi (Anatomy of Chaos), one of HBO Max Türkiye's most talked-about original productions. Their friendship is said to have gradually evolved into a romantic relationship after spending months together on set.
Romance reportedly began after filming together
Sources cited by Turkish media say Arıtürk and Şaşmaz have been together for approximately two and a half months.
Rather than beginning their relationship immediately after meeting, the two reportedly first became friends during production before realizing they shared a stronger connection.
Although neither actor has publicly commented on the reports, entertainment outlets describe the relationship as developing naturally over time while they were working on the series.
Love story connected to Kaosun Anatomisi
The reported romance has attracted attention because both actors star in Kaosun Anatomisi, one of HBO Max Türkiye's major original dramas.
The series brought the pair together professionally for the first time and is considered one of the platform's most anticipated Turkish productions.
Fans have noted the chemistry between the two performers, and news of their off-screen relationship has quickly become one of the most discussed entertainment stories on Turkish social media.
Aytaç Şaşmaz visits Serra Arıtürk in Cyprus
According to Turkish media, the relationship became more widely known after Aytaç Şaşmaz visited Serra Arıtürk during the filming of another project.
Arıtürk is currently working in Cyprus on acclaimed director Emin Alper's new series İnsanlar, where production is underway.
Reports state that Şaşmaz traveled to Cyprus to spend time with the actress while she was filming. The visit reportedly caught the attention of people on set, with Turkish media describing the couple as visibly happy together throughout the reunion.
Although no official photographs from the visit have been released by the actors themselves, the reported trip fueled speculation that the relationship had become increasingly serious.
Keeping their relationship private
Despite growing public interest, both actors have continued to keep their personal lives largely out of the spotlight.
Neither Serra Arıtürk nor Aytaç Şaşmaz has issued a public statement confirming or denying the relationship, and both have continued focusing on their professional commitments.
Their decision to avoid public discussion has been consistent with how they have handled their private lives in recent years.
Busy careers continue
Serra Arıtürk has steadily built her acting career after first becoming known through music and social media. She later transitioned successfully into television, appearing in productions including Aşkın Kıyameti, Taş Kağıt Makas, and now Kaosun Anatomisi, while also filming İnsanlar under director Emin Alper.
Aytaç Şaşmaz remains one of Türkiye's most recognizable young actors. He has starred in popular series including Söz, Baht Oyunu, Darmaduman, and Hatıran Yeter, earning a large following both in Türkiye and internationally.
As both continue working on high-profile productions, Turkish entertainment media suggest that their shared passion for acting has become the foundation of a relationship that quietly developed behind the scenes before eventually becoming one of the industry's latest celebrity romances.
