Here's a Full Timeline of Lupita Nyong'o and Joshua Jackson's Rumored Relationship
October 2, 2023
· CosmopolitanHi, hello, yes—Lupita Nyong'o and Joshua Jackson are reportedly dating per a PDA sesh they embarked on in Joshua Tree, California, making them the latest celeb couple on our radar. Since these two seemingly confirmed their romance, let's dive into their full relationship timeline 👇 right here. 👇
After four years of marriage, Joshua and his ex Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce due to "irreconcilable differences."
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"She decided that she is done," a source told People about Jodie's reasoning behind their split. "It turned into an unhealthy marriage that made her unhappy."
They share 3-year-old Juno Rose Diana Jackson, who they will continue to co-parent, according to the insider. "They want her to continue to thrive," they said.
October 18, 2023
That being said! A few weeks after Joshua and Jodie filed for divorce, he and Lupita sparked dating rumors when they were spotted with friends at a Janelle Monáe concert in Inglewood, California.
That same day, Lupita publicly confirmed her split with musician and sports commentator Selema Masekela on her Instagram Stories. 👀
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"I find myself in a season of heartbreak because of a love suddenly and devastatingly extinguished by deception," she wrote per People. "I am reminded that the magnitude of the pain I am feeling is equal to the measure of my capacity for love. And so, I am choosing to face the pain, cultivating the courage to meet my life exactly as it is, and trusting that this too shall pass." Lupita had been romantically linked to Selema since December 2022.
December 5, 2023
The pair seemingly confirmed their rumored romance in December when they held hands and showed some PDA during an errand run in Joshua Tree, California.
Lupita wore a white long-sleeved graphic tee that said "It's Okay to Cry" (okay, mood) with green and black and white checkered details. She also wore yellow pants, a green knit beanie, brown hiking boots, and black sunnies while Joshua kept things chill in a white long-sleeved shirt, tan corduroy pants, beige sneakers, a gray beanie, and brown sunnies.
Aaand that brings us to rn. Stay tuned for more updates on these two as they come. 💚
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