Michael B. Jordan and RAYE might be an item, but his romantic life has captured the internet’s attention for years
As the “Creed” star ignites fresh romance speculation, let’s take a moment to reflect on all those he has been associated with throughout the years.
Michael B. Jordan is once again at the heart of dating speculation, this time with singer RAYE, after the two were seen enjoying rides together at Six Flags Magic Mountain in early August. A source close to RAYE reveals that the two “really like each other” and have already enjoyed several dinner dates prior to their theme park outing becoming public knowledge. Considering Jordan’s historical privacy regarding his romantic life, any new name associated with him is enough to excite fans, and his dating history is much more extensive and intriguing than many people understand.
Jordan’s first known romantic connection traces back to January 2014, when he was seen with social media personality Catherine Paiz in Miami Beach. Neither party ever confirmed that anything resulted from it, and Paiz subsequently married Austin McBroom.
The following year, in 2015, Jordan was romantically associated with Kendall Jenner after they were spotted together on several occasions. In a GQ interview, Jordan confronted the speculation head-on, responding to criticism from fans who believed he should be dating a Black woman. He stated clearly that it was 2015 and emphasized that people should be free to like one another, regardless of their backgrounds.
In 2016, Jordan was introduced to real estate agent Gisselle Meneses-Nunez, who later characterized their relationship as a situationship. Despite these developments, the two reportedly maintained their friendship and continued discussing real estate in the years that followed. In January 2019, speculation about his connection to his “If Beale Street Could Talk” co-star Kiki Layne began to circulate. The two were later seen enjoying a night out at Tao Nightclub in Utah during the Sundance Film Festival, with reports indicating they shared a kiss on the cheek before departing together in the same vehicle. Around the same period, Jordan also ignited speculation with his “Black Panther” costar Lupita Nyong’o after the two were spotted getting flirty together, though nothing was ever confirmed.
In May 2019, speculation arose regarding a potential connection between the two, following a dinner they shared in New York City with French model Cindy Bruna. That same year, fans speculated about a potential romance with singer Snoh Aalegra after Jordan appeared in her steamy music video for “Woah.” However, he later downplayed his dating life in general during an interview with WSJ Magazine, humorously noting that Los Angeles was not exactly the easiest place to date.
Everything shifted in late 2020, when fans first spotted Jordan with Lori Harvey, Steve Harvey’s stepdaughter, at an Atlanta airport during Thanksgiving. The couple announced their relationship on Instagram on January 10, 2021, which was the first time Jordan publicly acknowledged a romantic involvement. Their relationship emerged as his most prominent to date, enduring for almost a year and a half before the couple parted ways in June 2022. Reports from that period indicated that their decade-long age difference played a role, with Harvey allegedly not prepared to commit, while Jordan was reportedly keen on beginning a family. Following the breakup, fans observed that Harvey had discreetly taken down all images of Jordan from her Instagram. She also briefly shared, then deleted, a story that referenced a car plate reading “DUMPHIM,” which many interpreted as a subtle jab at her ex.
Following Harvey, Jordan mostly resumed his practice of maintaining privacy regarding his romantic life, although there were reports indicating that he had begun dating UK-based model Amber Jepson, who was characterized as being in the initial phases of their relationship at that time. The two were reported to have established a connection through Jordan’s investment in the English football club AFC Bournemouth. During the latest awards season, Jordan made a notable choice by bringing his mother as his date, which further emphasizes his cautious approach to sharing details about his personal life, even as he communicates to outlets that he is prepared to start a family.
With RAYE now in the spotlight, fans are keenly observing to determine if their romance will evolve into a more serious relationship or if it will merely be another fleeting rumor among many. Considering Jordan’s history of remaining discreet until a relationship is genuinely prepared for public attention, it might take some time before fans receive any definitive confirmation. However, based on his history, it is probable that whatever unfolds next will remain largely private until Jordan chooses to share it.
