Victoria Neuman, the infamous head-popper, and Hughie Campbell, the protagonists of “The Boys,” have a twisted relationship that changes over time.
Key Takeaways
- Victoria Neuman and Hughie Campbell’s relationship evolves from a supportive partnership to a complex antagonism as her true identity is revealed.
- Their professional collaboration at the Federal Bureau of Superhuman Affairs takes a dark turn when Hughie discovers Victoria’s supe-abilities and hidden agenda.
- Ironically, while their on-screen characters are at odds, the actors Claudia Doumit and Jack Quaid are dating in real life, keeping their relationship private.
The Complicated Relationship
What initially started as a genuine and supportive relationship has turned into hatred and bring-each-other-down.
At the end of season 2, the beloved Hughie Campbell asks her if he can join the team. She accepts his offer and asks him when he can start.
Realizing that we're not gonna see another Hughie and Victoria Neuman interaction next season. Their chemistry is rock solid. #TheBoys #TheBoysFinale pic.twitter.com/9jkQ95K3Oe
— Ghost (@ghostactual14) July 18, 2024
In season 3, their relationship starts deteriorating after Hughie discovers she is supe and not the innocent and pure person he thought she was.
Victoria collaborates closely with Hughie at the Federal Bureau of Superhuman Affairs (FBSA).
Their primary responsibility is to oversee and control supes’ activities, including monitoring them like Termite and incarcerating them when necessary.
Why is Victoria so chill about seeing Hughie like he aint try to melt her face off 2 weeks agoðŸ˜#TheBoys pic.twitter.com/ba3pxXp9Eo
— zara | #1 victoria neuman stan🎀. (@neumanswrld) July 11, 2024
Victoria has a significant public presence, and her efforts at the FBSA appear to be well-received by both Stan Edgar and the general population.
However, the situation becomes complicated in the third season when Hughie discovers Victoria’s true identity as a Supe, as well as her previous connection to Stan Edgar.
This revelation causes Hughie to become suspicious of Victoria’s motives, and he eventually finds out.
Reel Life Is Completely Different To Real Life
Even though their on-screen relationship is not on good terms, they are pretty close in real life.
In fact, the actors who play their characters, Claudia Doumit and Jack Quaid, are dating.
Hughie and Victoria Neuman have been dating for over 2 years now. #TheBoys pic.twitter.com/8kNltvabCm
— Dapsy𓃵 (@symplyDAPO) July 1, 2024
The couple was speculated to have started dating around 2022, as they were first romantically linked in June 2022 when they were seen holding hands.
It seems the actors want to keep their relationship private. They haven’t spoken about each other publicly and rarely post photos on Instagram.
Nonetheless, a source close to the actors said they are “still together and are going strong.”
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Before his relationship with Claudia Doumit, Jack Quaid dated actress Lizzy McGroder.
- He is the son of legendary actors Meg Ryan and Dennis Quaid.
- Claudia was born in Sydney, Australia, and has Italian and Lebanese ancestry.
