Lupita Nyong’o has announced her split from boyfriend Selema Masekela – a day after she put on a cozy show with newly single Joshua Jackson.
In exclusive photos obtained by DailyMail.com, “Dawson’s Creek” star Joshua, 45, who shares three-year-old daughter Juno Rose Diana with his estranged wife Jodie Turner-Smith, 37, was at a Janelle restaurant with Oscar winner Lupita ( 40) to see Monae’s gig in LA on Wednesday.
Joshua and Lupita were seen looking into each other’s eyes and exchanging a joke as they watched the star’s The Age of Pleasure show in Inglewood from their seats.
On Thursday, the “Black Panther” star gushed about a “breakup” on Instagram and revealed that she was in a “period of heartbreak” due to her unnamed loved one’s “deception.”
She wrote: “There are far more important things happening in the world right now and my thoughts are with those who are deeply suffering.”
End: Lupita Nyong’o has announced her split from boyfriend Selema Masekela – a day after she put on a cozy show with newly single Joshua Jackson. New romance? In exclusive photos obtained by DailyMail.com, Dawson’s Creek star Joshua, 45, was seen with Oscar winner Lupita, 40, at Janelle Monae’s performance in LA on Wednesday. Shocking split: Earlier this month, Jodie Turner Smith, 37, shares daughter Juno Rose Diana and Jackson filed for divorce citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ (pictured May 2022)
“At this moment it is necessary for me to speak a personal truth and publicly distance myself from someone I can no longer trust…”
“I find myself in a time of heartbreak because a love has been suddenly and devastatingly snuffed out by deception.”
“I’m tempted to run into the shadows and hide, only to return to the light when I’m strong enough to say, ‘Whatever, my life is better this way.’
“But I am reminded that the extent of the pain I feel is equal to the extent of my capacity to love.” And so I choose to face the pain, to develop the courage to live my life exactly that way. as it is, and trusting that this too shall pass.
“The promise, they say, is that a tender heart breeds fearlessness.” I hope it’s true… I’m sharing this to keep it and hope the knowledge of my experience is useful to someone else out there could be who is suffering from grief and is willing to escape the pain and miss out on the wisdom that comes from it. #Finish
“Let us face our pain so we don’t spread it.”
Lupita had been in a relationship with the 52-year-old television presenter and sports commentator since 2022.
In December, Lupita shared a video on social media that revealed her relationship with Selema while they wore different outfits.
Emotional: On Thursday, the Black Panther star gushed about a “breakup” on Instagram and revealed that she’s in a “season of heartbreak” due to her unnamed loved one’s “deception.” Debut: In December, Lupita shared a video on social media revealing her relationship with Selema while they wore different outfits. Social Media Cli: They wore two orange outfits in a row, one with Selema in an all-orange suit and one with Lupita in a sparkly orange dress
The video was set to the song “The King’s Affirmation – Chill Mix” featuring Reuel Williams and showed the couple joining in while donning different outfits.
The star posted the video on her Instagram and captioned it: “We just click!” @selema #thisismylove #nuffsaid.”
Selema is a sports reporter and co-founder of surf clothing company Mami Wata.
In April 2022, Lupita accompanied her now boyfriend in launching his company in Venice, California.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Lupita’s representatives for comment.
Joshua looked dapper in a white T-shirt and black jacket, while Lupita flaunted her cleavage in a plunging black top and patterned blazer.
Lupita was also seen hugging her friends and introducing Joshua to them.
Turner-Smith, who married Joshua in 2019, filed for divorce on October 2, citing “irreconcilable differences.”
Turner-Smith’s divorce filing came as a shock to fans as the couple appeared to have had an unbreakable bond during their four years of marriage.
The couple began dating in 2018 — two years after Jackson split from Diane Kruger — and tied the knot in August 2019.
Chatty: Joshua and Lupita looked into each other’s eyes and shared a joke as they watched the star’s The Age of Pleasure show in Inglewood from their seats. Fun times: Joshua looked dapper in a white T-shirt and black jacket, while Lupita showed off her cleavage in a plunging black top and patterned blazer. A crowd of three: Joshua and Lupita were seen chatting with a friend at the concert. Dance: The two got up from their seats to enjoy the concert. Lots to talk about: The two were deep in conversation at the concert
Jackson and Turner-Smith welcomed Juno, their only child, in April 2020.
Celebrity divorce attorney Laura Wasser is representing Smith in the divorce, with the actress seeking joint custody of their daughter.
The date of separation is listed as September 13, one day after the couple attended a NYFW event together.
The actress is not asking for spousal support and the couple had not entered into a marriage partnership.
Following the divorce filing, an insider told DailyMail.com: “Joshua is heartbroken about the impending divorce. “He always thought he would get married, grow old with his family and everything would be happily ever after.”
“He had the dream scenario in his head and Jodie was his person and the person he wanted to be with forever,” a source previously told TMZ.
It was also noted that Joshua’s main concern is his young child as the Canadian actor now expects to have a co-parenting life.
“He never wanted this for their daughter,” the insider continued. “They’re both great parents and will continue to be.” He just hates that they won’t be together as a couple anymore because of their daughter. They will always be connected through them.’
Close up: The couple were seen chatting before the performance. Friends: Lupita and Joshua were talking to one of their friends. Animation: Joshua and Lupita were seen singing along to one of Monae’s hits. Gossip: Lupita was chatting with one of her friends at the concert. Glamorous: Lupita looked stunning as she attended the concert. Hug: The Black Panther star smiled as she hugged one of her friends. Good to see you: Joshua was introduced to one of Lupita’s friends. Happier times: Celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser represents Smith in divorce, with actress seeking joint custody of their daughter – Seen in 2020 Ex: Before meeting Jodie, Joshua had a decades-long romance with Diane Kruger that ended in 2016 ( Image 2015). She is now in a relationship with Norman Reedus and shares a daughter with him
The person familiar with the situation claimed Joshua would love to see his estranged wife again, explaining: “He would have loved nothing more than to continue being with Jodie, and in a perfect world he would probably even take her back if “She would stop divorcing, but now that they’ve gotten to that point, he’s going to have to accept it.”
The source also stressed that there was no bad behavior on either side and explained that the relationship had just reached its natural end.
“Nothing bad happened between them except infidelity.” “The relationship has just run its course and it’s just a sad time,” the person said.
“Joshua isn’t happy about it, but as we all know, life doesn’t always work out the way you want it to.”
Joshua gushed to E! by Jodie News in September 2022.
“She is undeniably one of the most beautiful women on the planet,” he said. “And she always looks good when she’s on the red carpet. This is truly a miracle.’
He added: “But I’m telling you there’s nothing better than waking up in the morning, opening my eyes and seeing her face in the morning.”
The actress previously revealed that their romance started as a one-night stand. “When I first met my husband, we had a one-night stand,” she said on Late Night With Seth Meyers. “We’re in a two-, three-year one-night stand now,” she joked.