Dua Lipa’s Love Story With Callum Turner Will Have You Levitating

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Let’s be real: the story of how Dua Lipa and her now-husband, Callum Turner, first met is absolutely adorable!

Their first meeting wasn’t exactly a romantic comedy moment. After being introduced by chef Ruth Rogers at The River Cafe in London – their hometown – the three-time Grammy winner and the actor from Eternity didn’t immediately hit it off.

Dua Lipa remembered being impressed when she met Callum Turner. About a year later, while having dinner with a friend, Mustafa the Poet, in Los Angeles before a birthday party, he unexpectedly appeared. Lipa immediately thought to herself, “Wow, it’s that incredibly attractive guy from The River Cafe!”

For the 36-year-old, who had previously been in a relationship with actress Vanessa Kirby, it was the book he saw Dua Lipa reading that made him fall for her that night.

He remembered telling someone that he’d just finished the first chapter of Hernán Díaz’s Trust. She replied that she had finished it too, and he joked that they were ‘on the same page,’ as he told The Sunday Times in October.

Truly a moment for the, uh, books. 

You know, sometimes life feels like a movie, right? I’ve definitely had moments where I’ve looked up and just felt like the universe was speaking directly to me. It’s that feeling of suddenly understanding everything, like all the little signs are adding up and saying, ‘Yes, you’re on the right path!’ It’s a really powerful, clarifying moment when that happens.

The IRL adaptation also has the pair living happily ever after.

More than two years after they were first linked at the premiere of his World War II series, Masters of the Air, the couple married in a private ceremony at London’s Old Marylebone Town Hall. The singer wore a custom white skirt suit by Schiaparelli and a wide-brimmed hat by Stephen Jones for the occasion.

Dua Lipa described being in love as “a really inspiring thing” in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar last year, saying it felt like constantly falling for someone in the best possible way.

After dating model Anwar Hadid for two years, and then being linked to Jack Harlow and filmmaker Romain Gavras, the 30-year-old realized almost immediately that things were different with Turner. She quickly understood that the casual dating phase was over once she got to know him.

For starters, it felt like the universe was eager for him to be the one. 

She described their connection as having many ‘sliding doors’ moments – those instances where a small change could have altered everything. They actually crossed paths before they officially met; he visited a London restaurant where she worked in 2014. They also both attended the same party in 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic. As Lipa pointed out, they also share a lot of mutual friends.

Asked if all of that felt like a major sign, she told Vogue UK, “One thousand percent.” 

Particularly when coupled with Turner’s thoughtful nature. 

After several highly visible dates – including public displays of affection in Los Angeles, a Grammys after-party, and trips to London for the BAFTAs and Brit Awards – and officially confirming their relationship on Instagram in May 2024, the actor designed a unique diamond ring. He worked on a custom, round-cut diamond set in a wide band, and got input from Dua Lipa’s sister, Rina Lipa, during the process.

The musician told British Vogue they were completely captivated by something, describing it as a perfect reflection of who they are. They also expressed happiness that their future life partner truly understands them.

They’ve created a life filled with cherished memories, from Dua Lipa’s famous roast dinners to evening walks with Golo, the rottweiler-labrador mix they both adore.

They also enjoyed exploring each city, making sure to try different restaurants and buy a vinyl record as a souvenir in every place they visited.

Even when travel keeps them apart—like when Lipa was on her recent 81-city Radical Optimism Tour which ended in December—they make an effort to reunite within two weeks.

She told Vogue UK that the decision to grow old together and remain best friends forever is a truly special feeling.

Now that they’re married, she says she’d like to have children eventually. However, she’s unsure about the timing, wondering how it would fit with her career and touring schedule, and how much time she’d need to take off work. She feels like it will happen when the time is right, rather than planning it specifically.

Until then, they’ll continue to dance the night away together. 

Check out more stars who are loving love and agreeing to forever. 

Zac Brown, the singer of “Chicken Fried,” and his fiancée officially got married in a private ceremony in Greece on May 25th. This came exactly one year after they publicly confirmed their relationship at the American Music Awards.

The couple got engaged just two months later in July.

The country singer and her former NFL quarterback husband got married on May 10th in an outdoor ceremony held in Tennessee.

Lainey described her ideal wedding ceremony to Vogue, saying it features a small waterfall cascading down the hill behind where they’ll be married. She explained that the waterfall was the main reason they chose that location.

She recalled her mother leading the prayer before dinner, and then everyone enjoyed a night filled with delicious food, great conversation, and lively music.

Al Roker, co-host of Today, announced in May that his daughter married her partner in a private ceremony in Paris.

Weeks before, he explained how Leila’s nuptials were—sort of—a gift for her mom Deborah Roberts.

My daughter, Leila, is getting married right before Mother’s Day – actually, that weekend! I suppose that’s her Mother’s Day gift to me,” he shared.

The stars of the show Originals secretly got married in Nashville in February, and Candice was expecting their first child.

Honestly, hearing her describe walking down the aisle just gave me chills. She told Vogue it felt like a perfect little moment just for them, like everything else happening in the world faded away. She said it was as if they had their own peaceful space, and time itself just slowed down, becoming something beautiful and romantic, like a song.

Crystal Harris, who was married to Hugh Hefner from 2012 until he passed away in 2017, recently married James Ward. The private wedding took place on April 2nd in the Cook Islands.

Cher’s son, whose father was the late Sonny Bono, recently married Shara Blue Mathes in Los Angeles. The couple had been dating for almost ten years before the March 8th wedding.

Former Dance Moms star Chloe Lukasiak married Brian Thalman on February 21st. Several of her former Abby Lee Dance Company castmates – Kendall Vertes, Melissa Gison, Nia Sioux, Kenzie Ziegler, and Kalani Hilliker – were there to celebrate with her.

The actress from Stranger Things and the singer of “Northsiders” got married in New York City on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.

“I feel incredibly lucky and happy right now, and I’m so grateful,” Maya shared in an interview with People on March 12th.

A New England Patriots player recently married in a private ceremony. The player’s spouse has not been publicly identified. The wedding took place just days before the Patriots play the Seattle Seahawks in the 2026 Super Bowl on February 8th.

On January 21st, Vanna White, co-host of Wheel of Fortune, announced she had married her partner of many years in a small, private ceremony.

“We’re married!” Vanna announced on Instagram, sharing a picture from their wedding. She explained that she and John had been together for over ten years and recently decided to make their commitment official with a small, private ceremony.

She added, “We’re excited to share this new joyful chapter in our lives with all of you!”

Former Love is Blind contestant Iyanna McNeely married a corporate attorney on January 17th in a sophisticated Chicago wedding. This comes three years after her divorce from fellow cast member Jarrette Jones.

ABC News correspondent Matthew Reeve, son of the late Christopher and Dana Reeve, married event planner Amanda Dubin in Miami on January 17th.

Actress Megan Boone, known for her role on Fire Island, married John-Michael Sudsina on January 14th in a small, private ceremony. The wedding took place at the Exploratorium, a hands-on science museum in San Francisco.

Joel shared on Instagram how incredibly lucky he feels to have had the best day of his life at his wedding. He said he’s never felt more sure of anything or more loved.

Will Winfield, the winner of Miss World America 2020 and nephew of actor Kyle MacLachlan, got married in New York City on January 3rd. The wedding happened less than two years after he proposed in April 2024.

After almost seven years together, launching a business, and now planning their wedding, Alissa shared with People magazine that she and her partner have become an incredible team. She expressed their excitement about continuing to build their lives together in the years to come.

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