Sam Heughan Mackenzie Mauzy Dating: Fans Smell a PR Stunt as ‘Outlander’ Nears Premiere

Sam Heughan and Mackenzie Mauzy dating reports are hot in the air. The couple recently made their first public appearance at an Oscars party. Some fans are supportive, others are sad, while some are suggesting that the relationship is a PR stunt.

"Outlander" Season 3 is nearing its premiere and there are lots of talk about how the Sam Heughan and Mackenzie Mauzy relationship will affect the series. Fans have been rooting for Heughan and his co-star Caitriona Balfe to get romantically involved off screen. When Heughan debuted Mauzy in public, some fans went in a frenzy online.

Just Jared reported that Sam Heughan and Mackenzie Mauzy appeared at the Weinstein and Piaget's Oscar Party. The couple made sure to turn heads and they did. However, Twitter was already erupting as news of the couple's appearance broke out.

Over on Twitter, #samheughan #mackenziemauzy was trending on Feb. 24. #samzie also started to make a name on the social media platform. However, @sassyfraser1743 pointed out that there could be a PR stunt behind the smiles of Sam Heughan and Mackenzie Mauzy. This has led to talks that the relationship may be all for the cameras.

On the other hand, the couple appeared to be happy when they appeared at the party. Since then, fans have been following the Sam Heughan and Mackenzie Mauzy couple. Most "Outlander" fans are supportive of Heughan's new girlfriend. However, there are still a few who doubt where this all started.

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen how the Sam Heughan and Mackenzie Mauzy relationship will affect the nearing return of "Outlander." Heughan and Caitriona Balfe recently revealed to Vulture that there was a dog attack on the set in Season 1. It is a mystery if any similar moments happened while filming Season 3.

Sam Heughan and Mackenzie Mauzy have yet to respond to rumors that they are all for a PR display. Stay tuned for more updates on the "Outlander" star.