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Lori Harveyand actor Damson Idris have called it quits.
The youngest daughter ofSteve Harveyand theSnowfallstarannounced their splitin November 2023.
After debuting their relationship at Harvey’s26th birthday bash, the couple were spottedat a Beyoncé concert in May 2023and London’sSerpentine Summer Partya month later. Idris even vacationed with Harvey’s family in July 2023.
Prior to dating Idris, Harvey was in a relationship with actorMichael B. JordanfromNovember 2020toJune 2022. A source close to Harvey told PEOPLE that she and Jordan split because she “wasn’t ready to commit.”
Keep reading to learn everything there is to know about Damson Idris and his relationship with the model.
He grew up in London
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Idris was born on Sept. 2, 1991. He grew up in Peckham, a South London neighborhood as the youngest of six children born to a Nigerian immigrant mother who raised all of her kids on her own.
“I remember it was always loud in the house. People were always having conversations, people were always playing music,” he said in a2022 interview withGQ. “We were poor but [if] things are always happening, you didn’t really know that you were poor.”
He has been acting since 2012
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Though Idris is best known for his breakout role inSnowfallas drug kingpin Franklin Saint, he’s been acting for over a decade.
The actor landed his starring role in the FX seriesSnowfallafter winning over the late creator,John Singleton. In 2015, theBoyz n the Hooddirector made Idris walk around South Los Angeles, where the show is set, in character as Franklin.
“He took me to South Central and made me walk around and talk to people who live there and be in character the whole time,” Idris toldGQ. “I remember he opened a door, and he was like, ‘If you survive, you’ve got the role.’ "
He was first spotted with Harvey in December 2022
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Almost a month prior to Harvey’s birthday party, Idris and Harveywere spotted out togetherfor the first time. They were seen arriving at hotspot Catch LA on Dec. 17, 2022.
Harvey wore a long-sleeved, ruched gray minidress for the evening, while her date kept it casual in a plain white t-shirt with a black bomber jacket.
He and Harvey made their relationship Instagram official in January 2023
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Harveymade their relationship Instagram officialin January 2023 when she reposted a birthday shout-out from Idris. The post from the actor showed him giving the birthday girl a kiss on the cheek as she smiled at the camera.
“Happy Birthday Nunu,” Idris captioned the image. Harvey reposted the snap, including three white hearts underneath.
During their relationship, the actor made several appearances on Harvey’s Instagram. In October 2023, she shared a sweet photo of Idrissleeping on her shoulder.
He and Harvey made their red carpet debut in February 2023
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Harvey joined Idris on the carpetfor the premiere of the final season of his showSnowfall. The two looked happy as they held hands and shared a sweet kiss. For the event, the actor wore a navy suit while the social media star wore a black floor-length gown.
His friends include Saweetie and Daniel Kaluuya
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Before Harvey was in the picture, Idris was rumored to be seeingSaweetie. In a black-and-white video posted to his Instagram Story, the “My Type” rappercan be seen focusing on playing the pianowhile theSnowfallstar circles her until they start laughing together.
He wrote “@saweetie My Teacher” over the video, which Saweetie reshared to her own Instagram Story. Despite the sweet moment, Idris confirmed a few months later that the two are just friends.
“No, no, me and that queen are just friends,” he said duringan appearance onThe Breakfast Clubin March 2022. “She’s a great piano player. And I didn’t know she could play piano—I didn’t even think the world knew. So I was like, ‘Oh, this is a cool moment.’ "
“She’s a hugeSnowfallfan. That day we were at lunch, I think, talking about how we could collaborate. She wanted to show me her new place because I love CB2, and I was going to give her some ideas about furniture and art, and then boom, we went. She was playing the piano. That’s it. I was in there for like five minutes, and I dipped out. She’s a friend of mine,” he added.
Among his other famous friends areDaniel KaluuyaandJAY-Z, who gave a green card reference for the actor, he toldGQ. He even walked inRihanna’sSavage X Fenty: Vol. 4fashion showin November 2022 afterhe was spotted hanging outwith the singer during the Super Bowl earlier in the year.
He was in a relationship for almost a decade before Harvey
During his 2022GQsit-down, Idris confirmed that he had previously been in a nine-year relationship, but was single at the time. Though he sees family life on the horizon someday, he isn’t quite ready for kids yet.
“Do you want to go to that Oscar party, or do you want to stay at home and watch this movie with your wife and kid?” he asked. “I want to go to the Oscar party!”
He went on vacation with Harvey and her family in July 2023
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He and Harvey announced their split in November 2023
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Idris and Harveyreleased a statementtoThe Hollywood Reporterabout their breakup in November 2023.
“We are at a point in our lives where our individual paths require our full attention and dedication. We part ways remaining friends with nothing but love and respect for each other and the time we shared together,” they said.
source: people.com
