The Love Journey of Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o: A Timeline of Romance and Adventures

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Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o connected with each other during difficult times.

In October 2023, Jodie Turner-Smith decided to end her marriage with Jackson after being together for four years. Around the same time, Nyong’o shared that she had also recently separated from her boyfriend, Selema Masekela, after less than a year of dating.

Nyong’o was seen with Jackson and friends at a Janelle Monáe concert in Los Angeles a day before announcing her breakup. Turner-Smith posted a mysterious quote on social media after news of their outing. The quote talked about how a healed person doesn't take offense at others' actions. It reminded readers that they can choose to be healed and not take things personally.

Two months later, it was confirmed that Jackson and Nyong'o were dating. In February 2024, Nyong'o shared her thoughts on why she chose to keep their relationship out of the spotlight.

In an interview with Net-a-Porter, she reflected, "That was a wise decision on my part. I'm going back to that mindset. Our main goal in life is to love. So, you just have to focus on that."

Keep scrolling to see Jackson and Nyong’o’s relationship timeline:

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April 2018

Years before sparking a romantic connection, the pair first crossed paths when they attended a performance of the Broadway revival of Children of a Lesser God at Studio 54 Theatre.

October 2023

Nyong’o and Jackson were spotted at Monáe’s concert the same month that their respective breakups made headlines.

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December 2023

Us magazine confirmed that Jackson and Nyong’o are officially dating. According to a source, Joshua and Lupita have only been together for a short period of time. They are trying to keep their relationship private and low-key.

The couple had only been dating for a short time, according to the insider. "They were friends before they started dating, so they have a strong foundation for their relationship," the source said. "It's still early, but things are going well."

That same month, the actors were spotted packing on the PDA while on a romantic getaway to Joshua Tree, California.

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March 2024

The couple flew to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, to celebrate Nyong’o’s 41st birthday. Photos from E! News show them kissing on the beach.

According to a source who spoke to Us, Lupita is thrilled to be spending her birthday with Joshua. He is pampering her like a princess, surprising her with a spa day and romantic dinners at the resort. Joshua is going all out to make her feel incredibly special.

Jackson wanted to make Nyong'o feel special, treating her like a total princess. The insider mentioned that they have a lot in common and are very supportive of each other. Jackson admires Nyong'o's sense of adventure and believes she is incredibly talented.

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