Alicia Vikander, Michael Fassbender Reportedly Split; Actress Ditched Boyfriend At Oscars

Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender have reportedly split after over a year of dating. Speculations claim the couple called it quits after Vikander arrived at the Oscars unescorted by her boyfriend.

Fans expected to see Vikander and Fassbender grace the 2017 Oscars red carpet together, like what happened in 2016. However, the "Tomb Raider" star was alone during the star-studded event. According to Bustle, eyebrows and questions immediately raised when they saw Vikander was alone. Fassbender was nowhere at the event or at the after party.

Fassbender's absence at the 2017 Oscars certainly left people wondering. It also led to speculations that he may have already split from Vikander. After all, they gave fans a lot to talk about during the 2016 Oscars. Vikander gave Fassbender a kiss before her acceptance speech and they indulged in a few PDA at the after-party.

Regardless, it is presumptuous to say that Vikander and Fassbender have split just based on the latter's absence at the 2017 Oscars. After all, the couple has been private about their relationship. Fassbender said in his interview with Esquire, that he and Vikander agreed not to talk about their relationship in public. He also admitted that he is loyal to his girlfriend.

The reasons for Fassbender's absence by Vikander's side at the 2017 Oscars remain unknown. It is likely that he was busy at work and could not squeeze in time for the event. After all, Fassbender has since been vocal about being loyal to his job. He previously admitted that he is selfish in the hours that he put into his work.

Likewise, Fassbender may have missed the Oscars because he did not get an invitation Regardless, Vikander did not seem bothered that she came to the Oscars without a date. The actress came to the event to present an award after she won Best Supporting Actress last year.