Here's a Full Timeline of Lupita Nyong'o and Joshua Jackson's Relationship

Hi, hello, yes—Lupita Nyong'o and Joshua Jackson were reportedly dating per a PDA sesh they embarked on in Joshua Tree, California, in December 2023. Since then, the pair became one of the celeb couples on our radar as they kept things relatively low-key. However, less than a year after they packed on PDA in public spaces, Lupita seemingly confirmed their split in an October 2024 interview...

...Which means it's time to dive into their full relationship timeline right here.

October 2, 2023

After four years of marriage, Joshua and his ex Jodie Turner-Smith filed for divorce due to "irreconcilable differences."

"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. 👀

Selema Masekela

"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.

December 6, 2023

A source tells Us Weekly that “Joshua and Lupita have been dating for a very short while now. They’re focusing on keeping their relationship under the radar as much as possible." The insider adds that they're spending “as much time together as possible,” and "enjoy doing typical things like shopping together, hanging out at home and watching movies, listening to music and just enjoying each other’s company."

February 26, 2024

Speaking to Net-A-Porter, Lupita says she's not going to be talking about her love life publicly anymore, saying “That was very, very sage of me. I’m going back to those days, by the way.” That said, she added “Our purpose in life is to love. And so you have to get back in it.”

March 4, 2024

Joshua and Lupita are spotted being adorable and PDA-y on a beach vacation in Mexico in photos published by E! News. Check 'em out over here!

June 14, 2024

In a new interview with The Cut, Joshua's ex Jodie Turner-Smith said that she hopes her ex finds "happiness" with Lupita.

"Good for them," she told the outlet. "We need happiness in order to peacefully co-parent...I'm trying to get us to the Gwyneth [Paltrow] and Chris Martin level. I truly hope they're happy and that it benefits us as a family."

October 9, 2024

It seems like Lupita confirmed her breakup with Joshua in an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK published on October 9. The Quiet Place actor spoke about her orange tomcat, Yoyo, which she adopted from the Best Friends Animal Society in October 2023—the same month she was spotted at Janelle Monáe's concert with Joshua.

"My love for my cat is singular," Lupita said. "If I'm ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again, it'll be because of him."

She added, "I was ready to shut that door and lock it and bolt it. He has ensured that my heart remains open."