Actors Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o have officially ended their relationship. Nyong’o confirmed her single status in October 2024, following rumors about the pair’s split. While details about their breakup remain private, her announcement came months after their relationship had gained public attention.
Jackson and Nyong’o first sparked rumors of a romance in October 2023 when they were seen together at a concert in Los Angeles. At the time, both actors were dealing with recent breakups: Nyong’o had split from ESPN host Selema Masekela, and Jackson was undergoing a divorce from his wife, Jodie Turner-Smith. The timing of their relationship seemed significant, as they both navigated the aftermath of their respective separations.
The couple quickly grew closer, and by December 2023, they were publicly seen holding hands in Joshua Tree, California. This marked their first confirmed public appearance as a couple. Prior to that, the pair had been spotted together shopping and spending time in each other’s company. Their growing bond was evident, as they seemed comfortable and affectionate in public.
Joshua Jackson and Lupita Nyong’o (@lupitanyongo/Instagram)
In early 2024, Nyong’o chose to keep her personal life more private. During an interview for PORTER magazine, she shared that while she had been open about her past relationships, she no longer wanted to discuss her love life publicly. She explained that sharing her painful breakup with Masekela had been a way of dealing with heartbreak, but she now preferred to keep things more private.
Jackson and Nyong’o took their relationship international when they celebrated Nyong’o’s 41st birthday in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, in March 2024. Photos from the trip showed them enjoying each other’s company in an intimate and playful manner. Sources confirmed that the pair had an incredibly affectionate weekend, sharing kisses and laughter as they enjoyed the beautiful surroundings together.
By September 2024, rumors of a breakup began to surface when Jackson was seen with model Nastassja Roberts in New York City. Their public appearances together fueled speculation that he and Nyong’o had parted ways. Nyong’o confirmed her single status in an October 2024 interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK, though she did not elaborate on the reasons for the breakup. She mentioned her love for her cat and expressed that her heart remained open to future relationships, but only when the time was right.
