American actor Josh Hutcherson, known for his role in "I Love LA" and "The Hunger Games," has been in a committed long-distance relationship with Spanish actress Claudia Traisac for nearly ten years. The couple prefers to stay private, keeping most of their relationship away from public attention.
Hutcherson and Traisac maintain their relationship across continents, with him based in the United States and her in Spain. Despite their demanding schedules, they make time to see each other whenever possible.
In interviews, Hutcherson has openly shared the difficulties of maintaining their connection while living apart. He admitted that distance can be emotionally taxing but emphasized their effort to make it work.
“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 fucking screen. It’s very frustrating.”
Josh Hutcherson, a devoted dog dad, owns two rescue pets — Driver and another dog originally named Smudge. Out of affection for Claudia, he renamed Smudge to Manchi, inspired by the Spanish word Mancha, meaning “smudge.”
“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.”
The enduring relationship of Josh Hutcherson and Claudia Traisac showcases how love and adaptation overcome distance and differences, revealing a bond grounded in affection and mutual respect.