Rich Paul and Adele attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images
Adele and Rich Paul's most recent outing has sparked rumors that they may be married.
The couple, Adele, 35, and Paul, 41, were seen sitting courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers basketball game at L.A.'s Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, November 22. Adele sported a comfortable yet stylish look with a chunky white sweater and olive-green cargo pants, accessorized with an assortment of gold jewelry, including multiple necklaces and rings. Fans also noticed a gold band with diamonds, leading to speculation that Adele and Rich may be married in secret.
Paul was seen sitting next to Adele in the front row on Wednesday, sporting a black jacket, gray trousers, and a matching baseball cap. The couple cuddled up while watching the Lakers play against the Dallas Mavericks. (The Mavericks ultimately won 104-101.) Earlier this month, there were rumors circulating that Adele had secretly married Paul, whom she has been dating since 2021.
There have been ongoing rumors about Adele and Paul for weeks. According to gossip blogger DeuxMoi, Adele shared during Alan Carr’s comedy show in L.A. that she had recently gotten married when Carr asked the audience. Despite this, neither Adele nor Paul have publicly confirmed their marital status. Additionally, they have been calling each other "husband" and "wife" without officially announcing a wedding or engagement. Adele frequently talks about their romance and special nicknames during her "Weekends With Adele" residency in Las Vegas.
Rich Paul and Adele attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks. Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images
"I'm sorry, but I can't marry you. I'm straight and my husband is here tonight," Adele joked in response to a female fan's proposal in September. "No, I'm not interested! I am with Rich. You're being crazy, please leave me alone."
Afterward, a source told We that Adele and Paul are not officially married. The insider explained, "They refer to each other as husband and wife and have been doing so for a while now. Adele appreciates the security and how much he loves her. Marriage is really just a formality at this point. They already live and behave like husband and wife."
Weeks later, Paul appeared on CBS Mornings and was questioned by Gayle King about his relationship status.
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Adele was once married to Simon Konecki, and they have a 10-year-old son named Angelo. In 2021, Adele and Konecki, 49, separated. On the other hand, Paul has never been married before but does have three older children from a previous relationship.