Harry Styles and friends applaud Taylor Russell with standing ovation: Watch

Harry Styles and his entourage extended a standing ovation to actress Taylor Russell during her recent performance. 

Harry Styles and Taylor Russell united in London to attend the opening night of The Effect, a play currently headlined by Russell at the National Theatre.

Captured in photographs obtained by The Daily Mail, Styles and Russell were seen sharing moments of closeness and camaraderie at an event following the performance. 

Amidst smiles and a warm atmosphere, the duo appeared to enjoy each other's company. 

Rumors of a romantic connection between actor Harry Styles and actress Taylor Russell have seemingly gained validation through newly published paparazzi photos by Page Six. The snapshots showcasec Styles, dressed in a black blazer, wrapping his arm around Russell's waist, as the Bones and All actor dons a strapless mocha brown dress. 

According to a source cited by Page Six, Styles visited Russell's dressing room after her performance, further fueling speculations about their burgeoning connection.

The eyewitness recounted, "It looked like they were holding hands. Harry stayed by Taylor’s side the whole time. He introduced her to James Corden and was whispering to her and laughing and smiling."