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Does Lupita Nyong’o Have a Husband? Inside Her Dating Life and Boyfriends

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Does Lupita Nyong'o Have a Husband? Inside Her Dating Life and Boyfriends
Does Lupita Nyong'o Have a Husband? Inside Her Dating Life and Boyfriends

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Lupita Nyong’o first came into the limelight through her role as Patsey in the Academy Award-winning 2013 movie 12 Years a Slave. She also won an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

Since then, she has risen to the top, landing roles in The Jungle Book (2016), Black Panther (2018), Us (2019), and Star Wars franchise, including Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

It’s clear that her professional career doesn’t need any introduction now; however, her personal life is quite the opposite of that.

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Does Lupita Nyong’o Have a Husband?

As of this writing, Nyong’o is yet to get married to a husband. There have been no reports of the actress, either secretly or grandly, walking down the aisle with a significant other.

As The 355 actress is a part of the African community — where marriage is considered important for young women — she occasionally gets pressurized to tie the knots and start a family. Nyong’o, 38 years of age now, revealed in 2015 that her mother, Dorothy, subtly did the same.

During her exclusive interview with Vogue magazine, she stated that when she was in Kenya that past week, she was driving alongside her mother. Her mother then said, “That’s a nice school for children,” and looked at her like — Nyong’o raised her eyebrows as her mother did in that situation.

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Although her mother’s words were subtle, the actress understood what she meant by that. “My mom wants me to have children now. But I think that will all be determined when I have that moment. When I have that man,” Nyong’o told the magazine.

It looks like the hunt for that man is still going on as the Little Monsters star is yet to settle down.

Lupita Nyong’o’s Relationship Status

Now that it’s clarified that the actress doesn’t have a husband, does she have a boyfriend with whom she might get married in the future?

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Well, Nyong’o’s present relationship status seems to be single. There have been no reports of her having a partner, mainly because she prefers to keep her love life away from the media and the public.

However, in 2019, there were rumors that she was in a romantic relationship with the South African comedian Trevor Noah. The rumored duo used to flaunt pictures alongside each other and attach sweet captions with them.

Nyong’o even had mentioned Noah as her BFF. The indications were there, and it sparked speculations of them dating. However, neither of them took the time to address the topic, and it’s still not confirmed if they dated, are still dating, or the rumors are false.

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Lupita Nyong’o Dating History – Including Rumors

Over the years, the Yale School of Drama graduate has been in a couple of relationships and has been linked to some in several instances. They are as below:

Chiwetel Ejiofor

In 2012, Nyong’o was linked to the British actor Chiwetel Ejiofor after they starred in the movie 12 Years a Slave. But, neither of them addressed the topic, and it got buried.

Michael Fassbender

A year later, she was rumored to be dating another one of her 12 Years a Slave co-stars, Michael Fassbender. Reports say they allegedly had a small moment at the Toronto Film Festival. The rumors were not confirmed.

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K’naan

That same year, 2013, she began dating K’naan, a Somali-Canadian musician and poet. However, their relationship only lasted for a year as they reportedly broke up in 2014 due to unknown reasons.

Jared Leto

Following her split with K’naan, rumors of her dating a fellow Academy Award-winner, Jared Leto, emerged. In 2014, when Leto won an Independent Spirit Award, he thanked Nyong’o and referred to her as “my future ex-wife, Lupita.” “I’m thinking about you,” he further added.

The Morbius star’s acceptance speech sparked the dating rumors. However, it never got confirmed or denied, though the actress did talk about it during her appearance in The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2014.

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She said, “You know it’s crazy cause when I read these rumors, they’re so detailed that even I start to question whether they’re true or not. I know I’ve believed them in the past and now I guess I can’t believe anything.”

Five years later, in March 2019, the topic was again discussed by her during her interview with PorterEdit. During that interview, she mentioned:

“Jared Leto, he’s still on speed dial, because we were on that [Oscar campaign] journey together and he’s so embracing of me. There was an intimacy that grew from that, that goes beyond the dating rumors, beyond all that.”

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Mobolazi Dawolu

Two years after her rumored relationship with Leto, in 2016, there were speculations that Nyong’o was dating Mobolazi Dawolu, a Nigerian Magazine editor.

As per reports, the two got to know each other at a fashion event through some mutual friends. Reports also suggest that Dawolu had shared several pictures of him with the actress — which are since deleted.

But, just like any other time, there was no official confirmation.

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Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan is another renowned name who was also linked to Nyong’o. They sparked dating rumors after starring together in the 2018 Marvel movie Black Panther.

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The speculations were eventually shut down when the fellow castmates announced that they were not dating, though there was chemistry. Jordan further added that he loves Nyong’o as a friend only.

Janelle Monáe

In May 2019, Nyong’o was linked to her friend, Janelle Monáe, an American singer and actress. The rumors of them dating led the LGBTQ+ community to go wild on Twitter as Nyong’o wasn’t bisexual — there are no confirmations that she is gay/bisexual.

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The main thing that sparked the talks was that Monáe had mentioned not attending the 2019 Met Gala with her then-rumored girlfriend, Tessa Thompson. But, at the Met Gala, she was seen with Nyong’o – dancing and flirting – as seen in an Instagram Live video.

Following that event, neither of them have spoken anything on the topic.

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Dipesh is an experienced writer who has been covering entertainment news and stories for more than two years. Presently, he writes stories for Glamour Buff and GB Issue.

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Inside Rebecca Zamolo and Husband Matt Slays’ Married Life

“Zadie is our world and a dream come true,” said Rebecca Zamalo.

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Inside Rebecca Zamolo And Husband Matt Slays’ Married Life

Rebecca Zamolo is a popular YouTuber, author, and social media influencer who has been in the public eye for several years. She is known for her entertaining content, including vlogs, challenges, and pranks.

However, her personal life has also been a topic of interest for many of her fans. In particular, her relationship with her husband, Matt Slays, and their journey to starting a family has garnered a lot of attention.

Zamobo and Slays got married in 2014 after years of dating. Since then, the couple has been very open about their desire to have children. However, their journey has been anything but easy.

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Rebecca Zamolo and Matt Slays struggled to be parents

Zamolo had her colon removed at 29, which made it harder for her to have kids. Still, the couple didn’t give up.

“Matt and I have always wanted to have a family. That’s been a dream of ours forever,” she said in one of her YouTube videos on Feb 13, 2021, adding that they had begun IVF treatments a year ago.

The process turned out to be more demanding than she anticipated, involving daily shots and multiple egg retrievals. Unfortunately, they faced two setbacks, a chemical pregnancy, and a miscarriage at nine weeks, leaving Zamolo devastated.

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On February 14, 2021, the Youtuber shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram. She wrote, “We are devastated. Today was supposed to be the day we announced we were officially pregnant, but we unexpectedly had a miscarriage.”

Zamolo also expressed how she had a difficult year trying to keep a secret about their struggles with IVF. Despite advice to not share until it was a safe time, she felt alone and unsupported when things went wrong.

She experienced multiple treatments, surgeries, and setbacks, including a pregnancy loss at nine weeks. Despite this, Zamolo is determined to share their journey and promises to have a happy ending.

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Further, after her miscarriage, she underwent surgery to remove polyps from previous D&C scar tissue, she remained optimistic that their third IVF attempt would be successful.

After her second miscarriage and third, it was like she was starting “back at zero,” as she said to People magazine.

She also said she would continue sharing their story because she needs support. Zamolo also has been sharing her pregnancy journey with her Youtube family of over 13.8M subscribers.

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Rebecca Zamolo and Matt Slays welcomed finally welcomed a child

After a long struggle, Zamolo and Slays finally welcomed their first child, a daughter, Zadie Hope Zamolo, on February 23, 2022. Baby Zadie weighed 6 lbs., 11 oz. and measured 20 inches at birth.

When asked how she came up with her daughter’s name, Rebecca Zamolo said, “I love the letter Z and the name Sadie, so combining the two just made sense.”

The couple who wrote the book The Game Master: Mansion Mystery told People, “We finally have our rainbow baby, and we could not be happier! It has been a long journey and we are so thankful for our family, friends, fans and doctors for their love and support along the way.”

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“Being a mother has always been a dream for me. Zadie is our world and a dream come true,” added Zamalo.

Rebecca Zamolo and Matt Slays with their baby girl, Zadie

Rebecca Zamolo and Matt Slays with their baby girl, Zadie (Image source: Instagram)

The couple also shared the happy news on YouTube with a birth video. Also, her Instagram profile is flooded with her daughter’s pictures.

The couple recently celebrated Zadie’s one-year birthday. Zamolo took a moment to post photos wishing her daughter a birthday on February 26 on Instagram.

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She wrote a caption, “And just like that Zadie is ONE. Happy birthday to my sweet, silly, energetic little girl. Your mommy and daddy love you so much!”

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How Many Times Has Shaquille O’Neal Been Married? Inside His Dating History

All about Shaquille O’Neal dating history!

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How Many Times Has Shaquille O'Neal Been Married? Inside His Dating History

Shaquille O’Neal, best known as Shaq, is known for many things —  his impressive NBA career, his staggering 7-feet height, and his elaborate dating history.

Shaq has been linked with a lot of women and most of the time, his relationship has been public. This has led many of his fans and followers to ask who he is dating now. 

Similarly, many have also asked “how many times has Shaquille O’Neal been married,” and “who is Shaq’s wife?”

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Here is everything we know about Shaq’s dating history.

How many times has Shaquille O’Neal been married?

To date, Shaq has only been married once. He tied the knot with his wife, Shaunie O’Neal, in 2002 after dating for two years.

The NBA star’s relationship with his wife was highly publicized. They had a lot of ups and downs during their marriage, and eventually, it ended in a divorce.

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The two initially separated in 2007, with Shaq filing for divorce in a Miami-Dade Circuit court. However, Shaunie later confirmed that they got back together, and the divorce was withdrawn.

Shaquille has only been married once to his wife, Shaunie O’Neal.

Shaquille has only been married once to his wife, Shaunie O’Neal. (Source: Twitter)

But regardless, their relationship was not mended. Eventually, on November 10, 2009, Shaunie filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.

Shaq blamed himself for the failed relationship with his wife and claimed that it was because he was greedy. Their divorce was finalized in 2011, and since then, the two went on different ways.

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Regardless of their divorce, Shaq and Shaunie co-parent their four children. Their first child, Shareef, was born on January 11, 2000.

They welcomed their daughter, Amirah, on November 13, 2001, and their son Shaqir on April 19, 2003. Their fourth child, Me’arah, was born on May 1, 2006. 

Who is Shaquille O’Neal dating now?

Actress Annie Ilonzeh and Shaq are supposedly dating now. The first reports of them dating came in June 2022, and it was said that they had been together since 2021.

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However, they are keeping their relationship out of the public eye.  Ilonzeh was born in the United States on August 23, 1983. 

She grew up in Grapevine, Texas, and went to Colleyville Heritage High School in the Colleyville neighborhood of the Dallas–Fort Worth metropolitan region.

After Ilonzeh appeared in a cameo on the popular TV comedy How I Met Your Mother in 2007, she officially started her acting career. She portrayed Becky, a woman who knew the main character Barney Stinson and was a female gym rat.

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After her appearance on How I Met Your Mother, several new opportunities for the aspiring actress began to present themselves. She made her debut in the 2009 film He’s Just Not That Into You. She later worked in films like Miss March and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

Shaquille O’Neal’s dating history

Shaq’s first known relationship was with Arnetta Yardbourgh. The two were together before the NBA player got married to his wife.

They started dating in 1992, and on July 18, 1996, their daughter Taahirah O’Neal was born into the world. However, the relationship ended in 1996, and things were amicable.

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Six months after his divorce, Shaq started dating Nicole Deanna Alexander. Alexander is also known as Hoopz because she is an avid basketball player. 

While representing Celtic, Shaq, and Alexander lived at the Royal Oaks golf complex in Maryville. The two split up, and the cause was kept a secret until Nicole appeared on the reality series It Takes a Sister

She claimed that Shaq’s infidelity was the cause of their breakup. Shaq started dating Laticia Rolle in 2014. Rolle was was 25 years old, and the athlete was 41 when they first met.

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Shaq and Rolle dated for two years before he proposed to her on Instagram. Rolle said ‘yes’ and on March 30, 2016, they were engaged.

Rolle sported a massive diamond ring, and the pair were engaged for two years. Unfortunately, they never married since their relationship came to an end in 2018.

Similarly, he has been linked to many other women, including Vanessa Lopez, Karrine Steffans, Dominica Westling, Laura Govan, and Katrina Laverne Taylor, among others. 

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Is Zeeko Zaki Married to a Wife? Inside His Relationship History

All about Zeeko Zaki’s love life.

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Is Zeeko Zaki Married to a Wife? Inside His Relationship History

Ever since Zeeko Zaki starred in FBI, he has received a massive fan following who are curious about his personal life.

They have often asked the actor about his girlfriend or wife —  asking Zeeko Zaki wife photos and if he is married or dating.

He is currently dating his girlfriend, and he often posts pictures with her on Instagram.

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Is Zeeko Zaki married?

No, Zaki is not married and does not have a wife to date. However, he had a couple of girlfriends in the past.

He has had two publicly known relationships. His first relationship was with Sam Schneiter, and his second and most recent girlfriend is Renée Monaco.

It is reported that Zaki started dating Schneiter in 2020. Unlike Zaki, his girlfriend was not involved in the entertainment industry.

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Schneiter studied at Woodrow High and attended the University of Oregon after high school. In the Università Degli Studi di Siena, she also did a brief study of Italian cuisine and society. 

Schneiter worked at Blue & Cream as an art director and influencer, as well as a freelance photographer. After serving as photographer Samuel Lippke’s assistant, she started her own photographic business.

It is reported that she was Hutton and Klein Dermatology’s marketing and brand manager. The two went Instagram official with their relationship in October 2020 and then started posting pictures of each other on the platform.

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It is unknown if the two ever got married, but it was evident that the two were in love with each other. Unfortunately, their relationship did not last for long, and they parted ways in 2021.

Zeeko Zaki posing for a picture with his girlfriend, Renée Monaco.

Zeeko Zaki posing for a picture with his girlfriend, Renée Monaco. (Source: Instagram)

In 2022, Zaki started dating his second and current girlfriend, Monaco. She is a video creator who collaborates with Lucky Beans Coffee, according to her Instagram. She frequently implores people to buy her beans and seems to be its originator. 

She is listed as a social media manager, consultant, and content developer on her LinkedIn page. Zaki shared a picture with Monaco in a now-deleted post a caption, gushing about how much he loved her.

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According to Distractify, he wrote, “Thank you for the peace you give my mind and my heart. Thank you for taking me as I am and loving who I was. Thank you for treating me like a King every day and thank you for letting me be the first person to tell you how amazing you are every morning.”

In the end, he wrote, “Love isn’t a strong enough word…Happy Valentine’s Day baby.”

The two are still together and often post pictures of one another on their social media —  gushing about how much they love each other.

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Zeeko Zaki’s career

Zaki is an American actor who has made a name for himself in the entertainment industry through his impressive acting skills and dedication to his craft. Zaki was born in Alexandria, Egypt, and later moved to the United States with his family when he was just a few months old. 

Growing up, Zaki was always interested in acting and attended Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he earned a degree in theater. After graduating from college, Zaki began his career in the entertainment industry by working on various theater productions across the United States. 

However, it was not until 2014 that he landed his first television role on the show Homeland. The role was small, but it gave Zaki the exposure he needed to get noticed by casting directors and producers.

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In 2017, Zaki was cast in the main role of Special Agent Omar Adom “O.A.” Zidan in the TV series FBI. The show, which premiered on CBS in September 2018, follows a team of FBI agents as they investigate various crimes in New York City. 

Zaki’s character, O.A. Zidan, is a former Army Ranger who brings a unique set of skills to the FBI team. His performance in the FBI has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike. 

He has been commended for his ability to bring depth and nuance to his character, making O.A. Zidan one of the most compelling characters on the show. His work on FBI has also earned him a significant following among fans of crime dramas.

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In addition to his work on FBI, Zaki has also appeared in other TV shows and films such as 24: Legacy, Valor, The Night Shift, and Six. He has proven himself to be a versatile actor who is capable of taking on a wide range of roles. 

Zaki’s dedication to his craft is evident in every performance he gives, and he has quickly become one of the most respected actors in the industry. With his star on the rise, it is clear that Zaki’s career is only going to continue to grow in the years to come.

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