Lupita Nyong’o has made it clear that she is single after her whirlwind romance with Joshua Jackson. The “Black Panther” actress opened up about her current relationship status while discussing her beloved cat, Yoyo, during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK. Nyong’o stated, “My love for my cat is singular. If I’m ever so lucky to be in a romantic relationship again, it’ll be because of him.” She further expressed how Yoyo has helped her keep her heart open, saying, “I was ready to shut that door and lock it and bolt it.”
Rumors of Nyong’o’s and Jackson’s romance first sparked in October 2023, coinciding with Nyong’o’s adoption of Yoyo from Best Friends Animal Society. Their relationship appeared to deepen in December 2023 when they were seen holding hands during a casual outing in Joshua Tree, California. They turned heads in March during a sun-soaked birthday celebration in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where the pair was spotted sharing a passionate kiss.
Interestingly, both stars were newly single around this time. Jackson’s estranged wife, Jodie Turner-Smith, had filed for divorce in October 2023 after four years of marriage, leaving both stars at a crossroads in their personal lives.
While talking to Harper’s Bazaar, Nyong’o reflected on the challenges of public heartbreak, particularly referencing her previous relationship with sports commentator Selema Masekela. She mentioned the difficulties of healing when the world associates you with someone else and remarked on her struggles with trust following her split from Masekela, who she described as someone she loved “devastatingly extinguished by deception.”
While she did not specifically address her breakup with Jackson in the interview, it’s clear that Nyong’o is focused on her personal growth and her furry companion. She is navigating the complexities of love and heartbreak with resilience and a hopeful heart.
