Dua Lipa and Jack Harlow. It’s the celebrity pairing that launched a thousand TikTok theories and one very catchy, very thirsty rap song.
Honestly, it feels like forever ago that Jack Harlow dropped a track literally titled "Dua Lipa" on his album Come Home the Kids Miss You. You remember the line: "Dua Lipa, I’m tryna do more with her than do a feature." It was bold. Some called it manifesting; others thought it was a bit cringe. But then, the rumors actually started coming true.
But where do they stand now in 2026?
If you’ve been following the headlines lately, you know the landscape has shifted completely. While the "Jack and Dua" era was a fascinating blip in pop culture history, the reality of their "romance" was always a bit more nuanced than the tabloids let on.
The Manifestation That Actually Worked (Sort Of)
Back in May 2022, Jack Harlow was the internet’s favorite "it-boy." When he released a song named after one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, people lost it. But Jack didn't just drop the song and hope for the best. He actually FaceTimed Dua to get her blessing.
According to Jack’s own retelling on The Breakfast Club, her reaction was... polite? She was basically "thrown off" but told him, "I suppose it’s okay." It wasn't exactly a "yes, please write a song about how hot I am," but it wasn't a "cease and desist" either.
Then came the Variety Hitmakers Brunch in November 2022.
This was the first time they met in person. Photos from the event showed them chatting, and suddenly the "constant communication" reports started flying. Page Six reported that Jack was "strongly pursuing" her. He even flew to New York City in December 2022 just to see her after her Z100 Jingle Ball performance. They were spotted grabbing lunch in the Meatpacking District, arriving and leaving separately to keep things low-key.
For a few months there, it really looked like Jack had pulled off the ultimate move. He wrote the song, he got the girl, and he was living every fan's dream.
Why the Spark Fizzled Out
Despite the flurry of sightings in late 2022 and early 2023, the flame didn't stay lit for long. By the time 2024 rolled around, the narrative had completely changed.
Celebrity relationships at that level are hard. You’ve got two people with schedules that look like a logistical nightmare. Dua was coming off a massive world tour and transitioning into her Radical Optimism era. Jack was pivoting into acting and dealing with the pressure of following up his chart-topping success.
Sources close to the pair eventually hinted that while they "liked each other's vibe," it never really deepened into a serious, long-term commitment. It was a classic case of two people who were "hanging out" rather than building a life together.
Also, let's be real: Dua Lipa has a very specific "type" when it comes to serious partners—usually creative, often British, and definitely someone she can have a "meet-cute" with over a book.
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Enter the Callum Turner Era
If there was any doubt left about the Jack Harlow situation, it was officially erased in early 2024. That’s when Dua was first spotted with British actor Callum Turner.
Their story is like something out of a Nora Ephron movie. They reportedly met at a restaurant in London and bonded because they were both reading the same book—Trust by Hernán Díaz.
While the Jack Harlow rumors were fueled by a rap song and paparazzi shots at lunch, the Callum Turner relationship felt different from the start. It was more grounded. More public, yet more private in the ways that matter.
Fast forward to where we are now in January 2026.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are no longer just "dating." They are engaged.
Lipa confirmed the engagement in her June 2025 British Vogue cover story. She’s been spotted all over London recently—just this month in 2026, they were seen walking their dog in the British capital, looking totally domestic and happy. They’ve even started a production company together called TwentyTwo Films Limited. That’s "forever" energy, not "I wrote a song about you" energy.
What This Tells Us About Celebrity Dating
Looking back, the Dua Lipa and Jack Harlow saga is a perfect case study in how we consume celebrity news.
- Manifestation has limits: You can write a song about someone, but you can't write the ending of the relationship.
- The "Page Six" Effect: Just because two people have lunch in the Meatpacking District doesn't mean they're picking out china patterns.
- The Pivot: Celebrities often use "rumored" relationships to stay in the conversation during album cycles. Whether Jack and Dua were "PR" or "real" is almost irrelevant—it worked for both of them at the time.
Jack Harlow is still doing his thing, and honestly, he’ll probably always be linked to Dua because of that song. It’s part of his lore now. But as for Dua, she’s moved on to a completely different chapter.
Actionable Takeaways from the Dua/Jack Saga
While most of us aren't world-famous pop stars, there are some "real world" lessons in how this all played out.
- Shooting your shot works (sometimes): Jack wouldn't have even gotten that lunch date if he hadn't been bold. Whether it’s a job or a crush, being direct—even if it's a bit awkward—opens doors.
- Watch the "rebound" signs: Often, when we see a celebrity linked to someone new immediately after a long-term breakup (like Dua after Anwar Hadid), it’s a transitional phase.
- Shared interests matter more than hype: The fact that Dua ended up with someone she shared a book with—rather than someone who wrote a song about her—says a lot about what actually sustains a relationship.
If you’re still looking for a "Dua and Jack" collaboration, don't hold your breath. They seem to be on friendly terms, but their romantic timelines have long since diverged. Dua is busy planning a life (and a wedding) with Callum, and Jack is busy being the world’s most famous "Dua Lipa" fan.
The story is pretty much closed. It was a fun, thirsty moment in pop history, but the "Training Season" is officially over.