Normal People’s Daisy Edgar-Jones passionately kisses boyfriend Tom Varey during picnic in the park

She has become an overnight sensation thanks to her incredible on-screen chemistry with co-star Paul Mescal in Normal People.

But in real-life, Daisy Edgar-Jones, 22, is loved-up with her boyfriend of two years Tom Varey, 29, and passionately kissed him during a romantic picnic in a local London park, on Thursday.

The couple laughed as they played with a football, and appeared at ease as they relaxed on a tartan throw, soaking up the sunshine while putting on an affectionate display.

What a perfect day: Daisy Edgar-Jones, 22, and Tom Varey, 29, enjoyed a romantic picnic in a local London park, on Thursday

Daisy looked effortlessly stylish in a white prairie blouse and khaki shorts which tied at the waist.

The actress strolled along in yellow sandals and styled her brunette locks into a half-up, half-down ‘do with a topknot and fringe combination. 

Meanwhile her boyfriend kept things casual, opting for a white Nike training T-shirt and black Adidas striped shorts, teamed with black trainers and socks.

The duo shielded their eyes with retro shades as they picked out a spot in the shade beneath a large tree.  

Loved-up: The Normal People star passionately kissed her boyfriend of two years as they enjoyed a few hours together in the park

At ease: They couple appeared at ease as they relaxed on a tartan throw

Loved-up: The Normal People star passionately kissed her boyfriend of two years as they relaxed on a tartan throw

Sweet: The Normal People actress took every opportunity to dote on her boyfriend

Enamoured: She often lovingly touched his face and affectionately kissed the side of his head

Sweet: The Normal People actress took every opportunity to dote on her boyfriend

Like a movie scene: The couple were engrossed in conversation as they whiled away the afternoon in the park

Like a movie scene: The couple were engrossed in conversation as they whiled away the afternoon in the park

Adorable: At one point, Tom lay back to rest in her lap as they people watched together

Adorable: At one point, Tom lay back to rest in her lap as they people watched together

Tom acted like the perfect gentleman, carrying Daisy’s ultra-stylish JW Anderson Belt Tote bag in his hand while she shared the load by wearing a backpack. 

The couple smiled adoringly at each other as they lounged about, with the Normal People actress taking every opportunity to dote on her boyfriend.

She often lovingly touched his face and affectionately kissed the side of his head, before Tom lay back to rest in her lap.

Leading the way: The duo shielded their eyes with retro shades as they picked out a spot in the shade beneath a large tree

Happy days: Tom flashed a smile as he was happily led by Daisy

Leading the way: The duo shielded their eyes with retro shades as they picked out a spot in the shade beneath a large tree

Having a kick about: The couple laughed as they played with a football, with Daisy opting to go barefoot

Having a kick about: The couple laughed as they played with a football, with Daisy opting to go barefoot

Doting: The Normal People star gazed adoringly at her actor boyfriend, while her arms were wrapped around one of his legs

Can't keep her hands off! Daisy showered Tom with affection stroking his leg at one point

Doting: The Normal People star gazed adoringly at her actor boyfriend, while her arms were wrapped around one of his legs

Blissful: The couple sipped on iced coffee to keep cool as temperatures began to soar

Blissful: The couple sipped on iced coffee to keep cool as temperatures began to soar

Tom was raised by his mother, Karen, in a two-up, two-down terraced house while Daisy enjoyed a similarly comfortable, middle-class upbringing in leafy Muswell Hill, North London.

The actress’ father, Phillip, is a successful TV executive and she attended the £18,000-a-year Mount School for Girls, before doing her A-Levels at Woodhouse College in Finchley, North London.

Her boyfriend Tom, played Cley Cerwyn in Game Of Thrones and has also appeared in BBC1’s The Village and the Channel 4 drama Ackley Bridge.   

So in love: Daisy reached out to caress Tom’s face as he lay out on their picnic blanket

Real romance: The pair giggled and laughed often, but also had some deep and meaningful moments

Real romance: The pair giggled and laughed often, but also had some deep and meaningful moments

Real romance: The pair giggled and laughed often, but also had some deep and meaningful moments

And relax: Daisy sat back while Tom lay out as they relaxed on their picnic blanket

And relax: Daisy sat back while Tom lay out as they relaxed on their picnic blanket

Perfect: Daisy lay down their picnic blanket after finding the perfect spot

Fun in the sun: The couple had fun with a football as they entertained themselves in the park

Perfect: Daisy lay down their picnic blanket after finding the perfect spot, before the couple had fun with a football

Adoring: It was clear to see that Daisy adores her partner of two years

Adoring: It was clear to see that Daisy adores her partner of two years

PDA in the park: The couple appeared not to have a care in the world as they displayed their affections

PDA in the park: The couple appeared not to have a care in the world as they displayed their affections

PDA in the park: The couple appeared not to have a care in the world as they displayed their affections

Fun and laughter: Daisy flashed a wide smile as she kicked the football to her boyfriend

Fun and laughter: Daisy flashed a wide smile as she kicked the football to her boyfriend

The couple have been dating for two years after meeting on the set of the film Pond Life in 2018.

Daisy and Tom played friends who go off on a life-changing fishing trip in the low-budget movie, based in Doncaster. 

The loved-up pair, who appeared in the most recent series of the ITV drama Cold Feet, are isolating together with another couple during the coronavirus outbreak.  

Getting stuck in: The TV star didn't shy away from getting involved, despite being shoeless

Getting stuck in: The TV star didn’t shy away from getting involved, despite being shoeless

Blissful: Daisy and Tom appeared to be lost in a bubble of love as they spent the day together

Blissful: Daisy and Tom appeared to be lost in a bubble of love as they spent the day together

Blissful: Daisy and Tom appeared to be lost in a bubble of love as they spent the day together

Gotta go: The couple shared the load as they prepared to leave the park

Gotta go: The couple shared the load as they prepared to leave the park

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