Josh Hutcherson and Claudia Traisac: A Lasting Long-Distance Love
"I Love LA" actor Josh Hutcherson has maintained a serious, long-term relationship with Spanish-born actress Claudia Traisac for nearly a decade. The couple values privacy, preferring to keep their romance away from public view.
Balancing Love and Distance
Due to demanding work schedules, Hutcherson resides in the United States while Traisac lives in Spain. Despite the physical separation, they make time to see each other whenever possible.
“There’s a lot of traveling, a lot of Skype. I feel like I’m with you because I’m seeing you and we’re talking, but also you’re a screen. It’s very frustrating.”
The actor once shared that maintaining a long-distance relationship isn't easy, yet they’ve found ways to make it work through patience and communication.
Shared Moments Beyond Distance
Hutcherson, known for his role in “The Hunger Games,” is also a devoted dog lover. He owns two rescue dogs, Driver and one renamed for Claudia. Originally called Smudge, the pet’s name was changed after Claudia struggled to pronounce it in English.
“My girlfriend is from Madrid, and she couldn't really say Smudge — it's a hard word to pronounce in Spanish. We looked up that Mancha is the Spanish for a smudge, and so Manchi became the cute Spanish version.”
About Their Connection
What started as a professional connection has evolved into a strong relationship where understanding and effort bridge the distance between Hollywood and Madrid.
Author’s summary: Josh Hutcherson and Claudia Traisac’s decade-long relationship thrives on love, adaptability, and commitment despite years of living an ocean apart.