Lupita Nyong’o and Joshua Jackson have ended their romantic relationship, with Nyong’o confirming that she is single in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK. Despite this, she expressed her love for her cat, Yoyo, who she adopted from the Best Friends Animal Society in October 2023 after splitting from sports commentator Selema Masekela. Nyong’o stated that her cat has helped to keep her heart open after she was ready to close the door on romantic relationships.
Nyong’o and Jackson were first linked in October 2023 when they were spotted together at a Janelle Monáe concert in Los Angeles. The couple confirmed their relationship in December 2023 when they were seen holding hands in Joshua Tree, California. They further solidified their romance by sharing a passionate kiss on the beach in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico in March of this year while celebrating Nyong’o’s 41st birthday. Jackson, who was newly single following his divorce from actress Jodie Turner-Smith, was also in a relationship with Nyong’o during this time.
Turner-Smith broke her silence on Jackson’s new relationship with Nyong’o in June, expressing her hopes that they are happy and that it benefits their family. Meanwhile, Nyong’o did not address her relationship with Jackson in her interview but did open up about her public split from Masekela. She described the difficulty of going through heartbreak privately, especially when the world has an image of you in relation to another person, which prolongs the healing process as the memory remains in the public domain.
After her breakup with Masekela, Nyong’o admitted to being in a season of heartbreak due to a love that was extinguished by deception, which left her unable to trust her ex. Despite the challenges of going through a public breakup, Nyong’o has remained focused on healing and moving forward. She expressed gratitude for the support she has received from her cat, Yoyo, and maintained a positive outlook on future romantic relationships. As Nyong’o navigates the aftermath of her past relationships, she remains hopeful that she will find love again in the future.
