Josh Allen’s phenomenal season continues to impress as the Buffalo Bills charge toward the playoffs, and the potential league MVP has credited some of that success to his relationship. 

So have his teammates. 

Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins raved about Allen’s relationship with actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld just weeks after the couple got engaged. Dawkins told reporters that he believes Steinfeld has had a massive influence on Allen’s performance – which in turn has meant well for the Bills. 

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"Josh is having fun, we’re having fun watching him," he said Wednesday.  

"I don’t want to keep bringing energy to it, but I’m telling you, when you have a strong female behind you and when you’re in the right mental space of going home and everything is peaceful and going to your cellphone and seeing a heart in your phone and it just makes you bubble – there’s something about it."

Allen seemingly agreed with that notion, telling The Associated Press that she’s been "a huge part" of what’s been working for him this season. 

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"The morale, the support. When I get home, she’s my biggest fan, my biggest supporter. She’s just the best," he gushed. 

Allen proposed to Steinfeld during the Bills’ bye week and the couple have been linked since early 2023. But her positive influence isn’t just a figment of the Bills’ imagination. 

Since the proposal, Allen has a combined 14 touchdowns, including seven passing, six rushing and even one receiving. His 37 touchdowns overall lead the NFL in a three-way tie with Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow. 

The Bills are also coming off back-to-back high scoring games, including a 48-42 win over the Detroit Lions.

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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• Esther Perel says couples should talk about money, know their finances, and see value beyond income.
• The psychotherapist said wealth is a fundamental aspect of every relationship.
• Earning an income is just one of many ways to contribute to a relationship, Perel says.

Couples should talk openly about money, regularly review their finances, and recognize that earning an income is just one of many ways to contribute to a relationship, Esther Perel says.

The famed psychotherapist is known for speaking nine languages, hosting the "Where Should We Begin" podcast, and writing "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence."

She spoke to Emily Luk, the cofounder and CEO of Plenty, a financial management platform for couples, in an episode of the "Love & other assets" podcast released Thursday.

Perel laid out how money shapes everything from people's values and identities to the power dynamics in their relationships. It can be "one of the biggest stressors" in any relationship, she said, but couples who manage financial issues well can escape that pain.

Here are the three big takeaways from her conversation.

1. Talk things over

Couples should openly discuss money matters from the outset, Perel said.

"Money is an inherent piece of what the making of a relationship will involve," she said. "It's important, but it doesn't have to be precious, hidden, taboo, queasy. Like any other topic, if you start from the beginning, then it's integrated in the system."

Perel underscored that relationships are both romantic and practical, encompassing love and trust as well as partnership and economic support. Money is a core part of that and financial decisions are inevitable, she said.

"This is about the present, the past, the future, the legacy, what people left behind, what they never left behind, what they had, what they lost," she said. "It's not just how much do you make and what do you want to do with it. "

Money can shape the power dynamic in a couple, but Perel said that's "not a dirty word for me" as all relationships have one. Couples with a healthy attitude toward money can "bring it up and talk about it" without becoming defensive and throwing blame around, she said.

Just as you might ask a prospective partner if they want kids, you should ask them about their feelings around money too, the relationship guru said.

She recommended asking them how important it is to them to earn money, what the money culture was in their family, how much money they ultimately want to make, and how they've navigated any major financial shifts in their lives.

2. Check in regularly

Even when one partner trusts the other to manage their money, that partner should still occasionally check in on their joint finances, Perel said.

Once a year, they should "sit down and have a sense of what's what," she said. "I've met too many people who, when things became problematic, didn't have a clue and it didn't bode well for them. Don't put yourself in that kind of vulnerable position."

Many couples divide roles, but "it's good to not be completely ignorant on some things that have such a direct effect on you," she added.

The psychotherapist and author gave another reason for an annual check-in: a couple's financial situation changes over time, whether a costly health issue crops up, inheritance is paid out, or shares in a company vest.

"Money is not a static thing, and the relationship needs to be flexible around that," Perel said, adding that "the conversation around money needs to evolve as the relationship evolves."

Just as a couple might plan home improvements and vacations, "once a year you should sit with your finances and say, 'Where are we at?" Perel said. "And not, 'what do we have?' but, 'how are we managing relationally? What would you like to change in the way we've been managing the money?' Why, just asking that question to your partner will go a long way."

3. Recognize value in all forms

Perel told Luk about the moment her thinking completely changed around what it means to provide and contribute to a relationship.

An artist told her they'd renovated their home by themselves, raising the property's value and the couple's quality of life by improving the room layout. It would have cost a year's salary to get the project completed externally, Perel said.

The episode made her appreciate the myriad ways that members of a couple can generate value in a relationship besides a paycheck, ranging from DIY to raising children.

"Money is not a thing around which people talk with subtlety," she said about opening client's eyes to non-monetary contributions. "So I had to find other ways to suddenly shift and say, 'Have you ever looked at it this way,' and do a whole reframe."

"So this idea that there's a single household provider — that whole language I began to dismantle so that we could really talk about the power dynamic and the money and what they can afford and who decides and who is really bringing in and providing is a totally different story than just income bracket."

• Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson and director Sam Taylor-Johnson have been married since 2012. 
• They met through the 2009 movie "Nowhere Boy," which starred Aaron and was directed by Sam. 
• They have two daughters together, in addition to two daughters from Sam's previous marriage. 

Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 34, and director Sam Taylor-Johnson, 57, have been together for more than a decade. 

The pair, who have an age difference of 23 years, met through the 2009 film "Nowhere Boy" and have spoken about their long-lasting romance in various interviews. 

Here's a complete timeline of their relationship. 

2008: They meet when Aaron auditions for the role of John Lennon in 'Nowhere Boy,' Sam's feature film debut

Their exact ages at the time of their first meeting remain largely unclear. 

Various publications have said that he was 19 and she was 42 when they made the movie, which was released in 2009. The Hollywood Reporter said that Aaron was 18 at the time. Fans have speculated that she knew the actor when he was younger because she was a family friend, but Business Insider could not verify any of these claims.

The Telegraph UK reported that Sam and Aaron met at the audition in 2008, a year prior to the film's release.

In a 2017 interview with The Sunday Times UK, Sam (née Taylor-Wood) said the couple almost didn't meet because Aaron was only available to audition on a date that she was absent.

Aaron had a limited schedule because he was filming "Kick-Ass." Meanwhile, Sam and her first husband, an art dealer named Jay Jopling, had split after 11 years of marriage and she was moving out of their shared home on the day that Aaron was free. So, Aaron auditioned for the biopic at her house.

"It was so inconvenient," Sam said. "In the end, I was like, 'OK, he'll have to come to my home.' I opened my door to John Lennon. I instantly knew he was the guy."

Sam's divorce from Jopling, with whom she shares daughters Anjelica and Jessie Phoenix, was made public in September 2008. Anjelica Jopling also had a small role in "Nowhere Boy" as a younger version of John Lennon's sister, Julia. 

Sam told The Telegraph UK that she was immediately impressed by how much Aaron prepared for his audition.

"I could see how much research he'd done already just by the way he was standing and the few words he said," she recalled.

Aaron later told Harper's Bazaar that he still remembers how Sam looked at that first audition. 

"I remember it very, very clearly," he said. "I know exactly what she was wearing. This white shirt that she still has, that I love. It definitely changed my life, though not in the way I expected."

Aaron has spoken out about their age gap multiple times. Speaking to The Telegraph UK in 2019, the actor said: "When I met Sam I'd already lived a life far beyond that of most of my contemporaries – I didn't relate to anyone my age. I just feel that we're on the same wavelength."

The stars say that they kept things professional on the set of their movie

IndieWire reported that principal photography for "Nowhere Boy" began in Liverpool, UK on March 8th, 2009. 

"We had this intense connection," Sam told The Sunday Times UK of working with the young actor.

"He was very intense and absolutely mind made-up," she said of how their relationship blossomed. 

The director also told The Telegraph UK that they clicked from the start.

"We were very professional through the entire film," the couple told Harper's Bazaar in 2019. "No funny business at all."

Sam also said that "everyone on set knew" that they had a connection. 

2009: Aaron proposes to Sam after wrapping the film

"As soon as we finished, he told me he was going to marry me," Sam told Harper's Bazaar. "We had never been on a date, or even kissed."

"And a year to the minute after we met, exactly one year to the minute, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me," Aaron said. 

The actor later reflected on their engagement in an interview with The Telegraph UK, saying: "I knew instantly that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this person."

He added: "I knew I wanted a family with her, I knew I wanted kids, and a month later she was pregnant with our first child."

Sam and Aaron, then 19, announced their engagement at the UK premiere of "Nowhere Boy" in fall 2009.

November 27, 2009: Sam tells The Guardian that she and Aaron have been living together for a while

"I'm not surprised, I'm happy," she told The Guardian when asked if she was caught off guard by the progression in her relationship with Johnson. "We've been living together for ages... since about March."

Sam also said that Aaron got along well with her kids from her previous marriage and "it all felt strangely natural."

The director said that she and Aaron didn't date while working on "Nowhere Boy," but she felt a strong connection to him.

"I managed to hold off really until almost the end of the film," she said.

Her interviewer, Simon Hattenstone, noted earlier in the story that he visited the set of "Nowhere Boy" back in March and observed Sam and Aaron arm-in-arm, acting "like teenagers in love" and wearing matching jackets that only they had. 

"We weren't even together then," Sam said when Hattenstone mentioned his set visit. "Maybe feelings were there but unacted upon. The thing is, we had quite a psychic link when we were working together. I knew from a flicker of an eyelash what kind of performance I was going to get. I felt that link almost from day one of meeting him."

April 2, 2010: Aaron speaks about fatherhood during an appearance on 'Friday Night With Jonathan Ross'

The interview occurred while Sam was pregnant with the couple's first child. Aaron said that he wasn't nervous because he was already acting as a step-father to Sam's two daughters from her first marriage.

July 2010: Their 1st child together, daughter Wylda Rae, is born 

Sam was 43 and Aaron was 20 at the time of their baby girl's birth. People magazine reported that Wylda was born in London.  

March 4, 2011: Sam directs R.E.M.'s music video for "ÜBerlin," which stars Aaron

The track was from the band's 15th studio album, "Collapse Into Now," released that year. The entire video showed Aaron dancing through the East End of London.  

January 18, 2012: Their 2nd child, daughter Romy Hero, is born 

People magazine reported that their baby was born at home in London. 

"Both mother and daughter are well," a rep said in a statement shared with the publication.

June 21, 2012: The couple gets married and changes their last name to Taylor-Johnson

Aaron, then 22, and Sam, then 45, wed in Somerset, England E! News reported.

Aaron told London's Evening Standard about the name change: "I just don't see why women need to take the man's name. I wanted to be a part of her just as much as she wanted to be part of me."

January 2015: Sam speaks about the 'stability' of their relationship and gushes about Aaron being an attentive father 

"Being in an amazing relationship, having come out of a difficult one, it felt so good," Sam told The Guardian while promoting "Fifty Shades of Grey," which she was encouraged to direct by Aaron. "And I feel like that stability has enabled me to get on with doing this momentous project."

"The great thing about Aaron is that he's happy not working and being at home with the kids while I work," the director added. "We're actually fighting over it. He's like, 'No no, I like being an at-home dad, doing the cooking and the school runs.'"

April 2015: Aaron says that it was 'important' for him to hyphenate his name after they wed

"It was so important to me," the actor told The Guardian in 2015 of seeing his name written as Taylor-Johnson for the first time in the credits for his 2012 movie "Anna Karenina."

"Actually I wanted it on 'Savages' as well but they told me the posters had already gone out," he added, referring to another of his films released earlier in 2012. "Then they said: 'Look, we hired Aaron Johnson.'"

The "Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging" star told the publication that he fought for his name to be updated in "Anna Karenina" after that experience.

"I said: 'I want it changed! This is important,'" he recalled.

"It felt beautiful," he said of seeing the final product. "It felt right."

January 8, 2017: Aaron gives his wife a shout-out after winning a Golden Globe for his role in Tom Ford's 'Nocturnal Animals'

In his acceptance speech for best supporting actor in a motion picture, the actor said, "I want to thank my wife for being there with me and supporting me through this. Thank you for putting up with me, Jesus, I was not very pleasant in this role. You're my soulmate and I love you very much. I'm blessed. I have four beautiful daughters: Anjelica, Phoenix, Wylda, and Romy, I love you all very much."

February 2017: Aaron says that the public's fixation on their relationship is 'intrusive'

"The attention was intrusive," he told New York Magazine of the early reaction from people.

"But having to deal with that early in my career probably got me to a place where I can more quickly just go, 'Oh, fuck it' instead of wanting to rip someone's head off for asking questions I don't like," he added.

March 2017: Aaron reveals that he has a tattoo of his wife's name on his chest near his heart

The "Avengers: Age of Ultron" star no longer has an Instagram account but when he did, he posted a photo in honor of Sam's 50th birthday with the caption "forever in my  ❤."

The tattoo was also seen in the couple's joint photo shoot for a 2019 Harper's Bazaar feature. 

March 2017: Aaron gushes about fatherhood and feeling 'secure and loved and safe' in his relationship 

"I get more fulfillment from being a father than I do from being an actor," he said in an interview for Mr Porter. "I'm still constantly wanting to give it up." 

The actor also spoke about raising his daughters to be empowered.

"Their mum is one of the strongest, most independent women I know. A role model," he said.

Regarding his marriage, Aaron said, "I don't really analyze our relationship."

"I just know that it works," he continued. "I just feel secure and loved and safe. We have this very deep connection. We're just in sync."

June 2017: Sam says that her husband has an 'old soul' 

"I literally found my soulmate," she told The Sunday Times UK in June 2017. "I feel so blessed: every day I wake up happy."

She also described her and the actor, who she said has an "old soul," as "in such sync."

"We spend every minute of the day together," she said. "My friends call him Benjamin Button because he has — on the outside — such youth, and on the inside, he is so wise and settled. He doesn't like parties. He likes being at home and cooking for the family. He likes walking the dogs. He loves his chickens — he collects the eggs and makes breakfast for everyone."

"He is an amazing man," Sam added. 

The director also said that she's not bothered by their age gap because, "When you're solid with someone in your own love, you don't think about it."

June 2017: Sam comments on their age difference in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter

"If I gave a second thought to other people, I would be the unhappiest person, probably still in a miserable marriage," she said.

She continued: "People like to talk about it. I'm like, 'Yeah, but it works better than my last marriage.' It's lasted longer than a lot of my friends' marriages."

June 13, 2018: Sam posts a tribute to Aaron in honor of his 28th birthday

"HBD to the most incredible husband, father, man @aarontaylorjohnson I ❤️U," she captioned a photo of him that was shared on Instagram. 

June 21, 2019: Sam posts a black-and-white selfie of them for their 7th wedding anniversary

"Seven Years today ❤️" she captioned the Instagram post.

June 29, 2019: They attend Zoë Kravitz and Karl Glusman's wedding in Paris

"To the wedding we go... 🎩 @karlglusman @zoeisabellakravitz," Sam captioned a photo of her and Aaron heading to the event. 

Kravitz and Glusman's wedding was also attended by Jason Momoa (Kravitz's step-father) and her "Big Little Lies" costars. The couple's breakup was revealed in early 2021. 

August 2019: They participate in a joint interview for The Telegraph UK

"We just have that trust when we collaborate — we are not afraid to play," Aaron said of working with his wife. 

Sam said that they "had debates" while co-writing the script for their film "A Million Little Pieces," but Aaron said that they "rarely argue."

The director also called herself "lucky to have such a supportive husband" and said that working together for the film was "a dream come true."

"I really enjoy it," Aaron said. 'There's nothing more empowering than supporting my wife in her passions and ambitions; I've never felt more — what's the opposite of emasculated? Empowered."

Regarding their age gap, the actor also said: "I've never for a second felt a difference in age."

"Sam is far more outgoing and energetic and achieving than I am," he added.

November 2019: The couple says that collaborating on 'A Million Little Pieces' was their greatest decision

"It was the best thing we've ever done," Sam told Harper's Bazaar in their joint interview.

In response, Aaron added: "Even better because we did it together."

In the same interview, the couple said that in the time they've been together, they've "only been apart for maybe two or three days."

James Frey, the controversial author who admitted to fabricating details about his life in his 2003 memoir "A Million Little Pieces," conducted the couple's Harper's Bazaar interview. His book was adapted into a 2019 film of the same name, directed by Sam and starring Aaron as Frey. 

December 4, 2019: The couple appear on 'The Late Late Show With James Corden' and discuss collaborating on 'A Million Little Pieces'

Sam and Aaron also cowrote the screenplay for the movie. When asked about what it was like to direct her husband's sex scene in the film with costar Odessa Young, Sam said: "We wrote it together, so I kind of knew what we were getting into when we were writing it. And then it's another thing when you're filming it."

The director recalled "feeling something" while seeing the actors film the scene, especially because it was shot on Valentine's Day. 

December 2019: They say that after being together for more than 10 years, they aren't concerned with the chatter surrounding their relationship

"We've been together for over a decade now, so I feel like it is less of a conversation for people," Sam told The Daily Beast while discussing "A Million Little Pieces."

She continued, "It doesn't worry me, and it's not something that is difficult to talk about because it's such a positive story, that we're a decade later together and working together and raising a strong family together. That may be a positive message for people out there."

June 21, 2020: Sam posts a black-and-white photo in honor of their 8th anniversary

"8 years later. Happy anniversary ❤️ #aarontaylorjohnson ❤️," she captioned the photo, which showed them sitting together on massive rocks. 

That same day, Sam also posted a photo of him lounging in honor of Father's Day.

October 28, 2020: Aaron stars in musician Rhye's music video for 'Black Rain,' directed by Sam

Aaron danced shirtless by himself for the entirety of the four-minute-long music video. The song was included in Rhye's 2021 studio album "Home."

March 2021: It's reported that Sam and Aaron will team up for another film together

According to Deadline, the movie is called "Rothko" and is based on Lee Seldes' novel "The Legacy of Mark Rothko."

The film will also reportedly star Russell Crowe and "Chernobyl" actor Jared Harris.

April 2021: The couple reportedly lists their home in LA for $7.5 million 

The news was reported by Dirt on April 2, 2021.

The reported listing led fans to speculate about the couple's relationship status and suggest that the two stars were headed for a split. But selling a shared home doesn't necessarily mean they're breaking up. The pair could be selling their property to live elsewhere.

May 26, 2021: Sam reacts to Aaron being cast as the Marvel villain Kraven the Hunter in an Sony project

Multiple outlets reported Aaron's casting in late May. In the comics, Sergei Kravinoff/Kraven the Hunter is one of the most skilled game hunters and a popular foe of Spider-Man. The movie is set for release on August 30, 2024.

Sam weighed in on Aaron's role by posting an image of Kraven on Instagram with the caption, "My husband ❤️ #kraventhehunter #aarontaylorjohnson."

June 1, 2021: Celebrity tattoo artist Dr. Woo reveals that Sam got her husband's name inked near her collarbone

Dr. Woo posted a photo of Sam's new ink, which is Aaron's name written in cursive.

The artist also tattooed a hummingbird on Aaron's chest, near the tattoo of Sam's name that he got years prior.

"Captured a healed hummingbird on Aaron and added some love ✍🏼 for Sam ✨❤️" he captioned the Instagram post.

June 13, 2021: Sam shares a photo of Aaron in celebration of his 31st birthday

"Happy Birthday mon amour ❤️," she captioned an image of Aaron wearing a white dress shirt and sitting near a window. 

September 10, 2021: Sam documents a breakfast date with her husband

"Breakfast with the beast ❤️" the director captioned a photo posted on Instagram, which showed Aaron with his elbows resting on a table while dining at Animal Restaurant in Los Angeles, California. 

December 25, 2021: Sam posts photos of the couple celebrating Christmas at the beach

The first image, which was turned upside down, showed Aaron with his feet planted along the shoreline and his arms raised above his head. 

In the second photo, Sam leaped while waving her arms in the air. 

June 13, 2022: Sam shares a black-and-white photo of her husband in honor of his 32nd birthday

"Happy Birthday my darling husband ❤️ @aarontaylorjohnson," she captained the image, which showed him flipping into a pool.

June 21, 2022: The couple celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows

In his Instagram post, Aaron said that the "beautiful day" involved professing their love "in front of our nearest and dearest friends and family."

"It was a celebration of love and joy!" he wrote. "A decade of marriage. It was a magical unforgettable day and the sun did not stop shining on us both.. we are blessed beyond belief. ❤️ Sammy you are my love, my life, my soulmate, my wife, my world!" 

Sam expressed similar sentiments in her post, which featured two photos of the couple kissing at the celebration.

"10 glorious years," she said. "My incredible husband, father to all 4 girls. I love you, I love you, I love you 💕 love conquers all."

July 2022: Sam joins Aaron on the press tour for 'Bullet Train'

Aaron starred as a contract killer with the codename Tangerine in David Leitch's action film.

Sam posed for photos with her husband at the premiere in Paris, France on July 18.

Two days prior, Sam shared a candid black-and-white photo of Aaron with "Bullet Train costars Brad Pitt, Brian Tyree Henry, and Joey King. 

August to December 2022: The couple share photos and videos from their globe-trotting adventures and home life

In August, Sam posted a video of a high-energy Aaron doing flips in what appeared to be their backyard. 

"He just ate a huge bowl of pasta and did this 10 times, it was only pesto…" Sam captioned the Instagram post. 

Later that month, Aaron shared a photo of the couple with the caption, "From Japan to Carnival." 

In September, they both posted a photo that was taken by one of their kids. 

"When your 10 yr old takes the best picture," Sam wrote on Instagram. 

Aaron and Sam shared additional photos on Instagram, one of which was taken in France. 

Then in December, they coupled up to explore the Galleria Lorcan O'Neill, a contemporary art museum in Rome, Italy. 

March 4, 2023: Aaron celebrates Sam's birthday by posting a trio of photos of the couple

"When you're lucky enough to find someone as mad as you… 💕 I love you 💕 Happy Birthday Baby 🎈@samtaylorjohnson 🎈" Aaron captioned the Instagram post.

June 13, 2023: On his 33rd birthday, Sam calls Aaron the 'sweetest husband and incredible father' 

"Happy Birthday dear heart ♥️ You're the sweetest husband and incredible Father to all our girls. We love you ♥️" Sam captioned a black-and-white photo of the actor, shared in honor of his birthday. 

June 19, 2023: Sam shares her support and excitement for Aaron's starring role in the 'Spider-Man' spin-off movie, 'Kraven the Hunter'

Sam posted the official poster for "Kraven the Hunter" on her Instagram with the caption, "Kraving my Hunter."

August 14, 2023: Aaron speaks about his relationship with Sam, fatherhood, and their family's life in the countryside in a cover story for Esquire 

In Esquire's September cover story, the star said that he turned down big acting opportunities after the births of his two daughters. 

"I wanted, purely, to be with my babies," he said. "I didn't want to be taken away from them. I battled with what that would be like."

Aaron also said that mundane activities, like "getting my kids ready in the mornings, taking them to school" are the kinds of activities that he finds the most fulfillment in. 

Esquire reported that Aaron and Sam bought a farmhouse in Somerset, England, in 2010 but didn't relocate there full-time until 2022 after selling their LA home. In his interview, Aaron gushed about having animals on their property, like pigs, and spoke about harvesting honey from bees on their property. 

As for his relationship with Sam, the actor said that it's inaccurate to say that their dynamic works because of their creative collaborations. 

"I think we're really great at collaborating. But that's not why I fell in love with her," Aaron said, adding that he knew he would be a young dad before they even met. 

"I was going to have a big family," he said. "I knew I was going to be a young father. I knew I was going to have many kids."

September 6, 2023: Sam shares a series of photos documenting the couple's summer adventures 

Amid a summer of shocking celebrity breakups, from Joe Manganiello and Sofia Vergara to Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner, the director proved that she and Aaron are stronger than ever. 

"Summer romance," Sam captioned her post on Instagram, which included several images of the couple together. 

March 4, 2024: Aaron celebrates Sam's 57th birthday with an Instagram post

Happy Birthday my darling @samtaylorjohnson," Aaron captioned a black-and-white image taken by photographer Alexi Lubomirski. "You're an exceptional woman, there's really no one I know quite like you. You are the most wonderful doting mother and beautiful role model to our 4 daughters. A gorgeous loving wife, you are my love, my soulmate and I'm always blown away by you. Your so cool. I couldn't be more proud and excited for this year ahead for you."

March 20, 2024: Aaron tells Rolling Stone UK that the fixation on him and Sam's age gap is 'bizarre'

Aaron told the publication that his life has always moved quickly and progressed at a faster rate than others.

"What you gotta realize is that what most people were doing in their 20s, I was doing when I was 13," he said.  

"You're doing something too quickly for someone else? I don't understand that," he continued. "What speed are you supposed to enjoy life at? It's bizarre to me."

Elsewhere in the interview, Aaron gushed about his wife and her Amy Winehouse biopic, "Back to Black."

"Sam is actually a great filmmaker and a wonderful storyteller," he said. "People will think there's sort of a bias to me saying it, but I think when they see 'Back to Black,' everyone's going to realize how fantastic a filmmaker she is."

April 8, 2024: Aaron supports Sam at the world premiere of her film 'Back to Black'

The biopic stars Marisa Abela as Amy Winehouse and Jack O'Connell as Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy's ex-husband.

April 2024: Sam talks about the 'uncomfortable' attention on her and Aaron's age gap 

"There are times where it's uncomfortable," Sam told The Hollywood Reporter of the scrutiny. "Most of the time we zone it out and stay pretty private. We tend to retreat. Kids and school runs keep you pretty grounded."

In a separate interview with The Guardian, the "Back to Black" director spoke about her relationship and said that their age difference isn't noticeable to the couple. 

"We're a bit of an anomaly, but it's that thing: after 14 years you just think, surely by now it doesn't really matter?" she said. 

Sam also said that she doesn't pay attention to hateful comments online or go out of her way to avoid social media because "it doesn't mean anything."

"It is just people upset with their own sadness; with misgivings about their own life," she said.

She also said that her children don't take on rude comments directed at the pair.

"They see two loving, happy parents, so it doesn't really register," Sam said. "They just think people are a bit mean, or mad."

In the same interview, Sam talked about the family enjoying their farm life since moving back to the UK. 

"I'll turn to Aaron and say, 'Should we get another dog?,' and he'll look at me for a minute and go, 'Yuh.' He always says yes to any mad thing I suggest. That's why we've got 14 animals," she said. 

May 17, 2024: Sam tells Time magazine that people were initially skeptical about how long her and Aaron's relationship would last 

Sam told Time that she's aware of the interest in their marriage, but her day-to-day with her husband is spent with their family, so she doesn't think about it. The director also said that she doesn't read anything in the press, whether it's about reviews or her personal life. 

"The thing is I live my life fairly fearlessly," she said. "I literally leap into every challenge with excitement. And I think if I read and took note of any of that I wouldn't be doing the amazing things I think I'm doing. I wouldn't make this film. I wouldn't have been in this amazing relationship for nearly 15 years."

"Everyone at the beginning said, 'It's a terrible idea, it's not gonna work,' and then you're like 15 years down the road and have raised four kids and you're like, 'Really?'" Sam added.

The filmmaker also said that she and Aaron don't look at each other through the lens of their age gap. 

"It's just a connection of souls and hearts and our life is our life where we're just moving through it in a gorgeous loving way," Sam said. "When people make films, or talk about it or question it or dissect it, it is so strange to me. When people fall in love, they fall in love."

She also said that she knows "nothing" regarding the rumors of Aaron being cast as the next Bond, but she'd "be so happy for him if that happens" and would want to direct the film. 

June 13, 2024: Sam shares a series of photos for Aaron's 34th birthday

"Happy Birthday my love ♥️," she captioned the Instagram post. 

July 14, 2023: The couple attend Wimbledon together 

Sam and Aaron attended the men's singles final, in which Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Sam posted photos and videos on Instagram, showing her and Aaron in their color-coordinated white and off-white attire. 

September 24: Aaron posts images from his and Sam's getaway 

In the photos shared on Instagram, Aaron was seen smoking a cigarette, doing a handstand, and posing with Sam near a coastline.

December 2, 2024: Sam accompanies Aaron to the world premiere of 'Nosferatu' in Berlin

Robert Eggers directed and wrote the screenplay for "Nosferatu," which stars Bill Skarsgård as the grotesque Count Orlock and Lily-Rose Depp as the protagonist Ellen Hutter. Aaron plays a supporting role in the film as Friedrich Harding, a friend of Ellen's husband, Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult).

December 10, 2024: Sam and her 2 eldest daughters join Aaron for the world premiere of 'Kraven the Hunter' in New York

Aaron and the cast and crew of "Kraven the Hunter" posed for photos at the film's red-carpet premiere at AMC Lincoln Square. Sam and her daughters from her first marriage, Angelica Jopling, 27, and Jessie Phoenix Jopling, 18, also posed with Aaron. The event marked the Joplings' red carpet debut. 

• Selena Gomez is engaged to Benny Blanco after a year and a half of dating.
• Gomez shared pictures of the engagement ring on Instagram on December 11.
• The two musicians have collaborated on several songs, starting in 2015 with Gomez's album "Revival."

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco first collaborated on a song together in 2015. Nine years later, they are engaged.

The news comes a year and a half after Gomez and Blanco began dating and a year after they went public as a couple. The newly-engaged musicians have shared a lot of digital PDA since telling fans they were romantically involved.

Here's a detailed timeline of their relationship.

October 9, 2015: Gomez releases 'Revival,' which includes two collaborations with Blanco

Blanco has built a reputation as a sought-after pop producer, helping to create mega-hits like Kesha's 2009 breakthrough "Tik Tok" and Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" in 2010.

In 2015, he was credited on two songs in Gomez's second solo album "Revival." The songs, "Same Old Love" and "Kill Em With Kindness," were both released as singles.

Gomez and Blanco are credited as cowriters on "Kill Em With Kindness," which she has described as "lyrically my favorite song" from "Revival."

At the time of the album's release, Gomez was still heavily associated with her on-and-off boyfriend Justin Bieber, though she was actively trying to change that narrative.

February 28, 2019: Blanco releases 'I Can't Get Enough' featuring Gomez, Tainy, and J Balvin

Blanco began making his own music in 2018. The following year, he released "I Can't Get Enough" as a stand-alone single.

The song features Gomez, who sings the lead vocal in English, and J Balvin, who sings his verse in Spanish. It was coproduced by Tainy. All four artists appear together in the music video.

Blanco promoted the song on Instagram, sharing several photos of himself cuddling with Gomez on set.

"Benny has a cool way of bringing people together, even in the weirdest ways," Gomez said in behind-the-scenes footage from the video shoot.

October 26, 2020: Blanco seems to throw shade at Gomez while promoting a new song with her ex-boyfriend

Blanco started working with Bieber in 2009 and told Variety the two musicians were like "brothers." The pair worked together on hits like "Eenie Meenie," "Love Yourself," and "Cold Water."

In a 2020 interview with Zach Sang, Blanco discussed his close friendship with Bieber after he cowrote and coproduced "Lonely," the second single from Bieber's sixth album, "Justice."

"Justin's not one of those cookie-cutter pop artists," Blanco said. "Like you know, they're like, 'This is my new single and here's my makeup line.' And he's like, Justin's like, 'Yo. I have a pimple and I have anxiety today.' He's always been upfront about that stuff."

Gomez had unveiled her own makeup line, Rare Beauty, earlier that year. Fans were quick to interpret the comment as a thinly veiled insult.

At the time, representatives for Blanco did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment, nor did he publicly address the backlash.

August 25, 2023: Gomez releases 'Single Soon,' coproduced by Blanco

Gomez and Blanco teamed up again for "Single Soon," released as a standalone song.

In the music video, Gomez pays homage to Carrie Bradshaw and celebrates a boyfriend-free lifestyle.

Earlier that summer, Gomez posted a TikTok shouting her status as single to a group of football players. "I'm single, I'm just a little high maintenance," the singer said in the video.

December 2023: Gomez and Blanco become Instagram official

In late 2023, fans began to speculate that Gomez and Blanco were dating.

Gomez confirmed her romance with Blanco in her Instagram story on December 7, 2023. She shared a photo of the couple cuddling and a photo of herself wearing the letter "B" on her left ring finger.

When fan accounts picked up the news, some reacted with disappointment or concern — mostly due to Blanco's perceived insult from 2020, as well as his enduring friendship with Bieber, whom Gomez accused of emotional abuse.

Gomez replied to several negative comments on Instagram, defending Blanco and describing him as "the best thing that's ever happened to me." Although it's unclear when their relationship turned romantic, Gomez implied they'd been dating for six months.

She also addressed a critic who alluded to Blanco's "cookie-cutter" comment, saying Blanco is "still better than anyone I've ever been with."

Throughout the month, Gomez continued to post photos with Blanco on Instagram. She shared another black-and-white shot of the couple cuddling on December 12, 2023, and a photo of him kissing her cheek on December 30, 2023.

Blanco even made it onto Gomez's Instagram grid that month; he appears twice in a slideshow she posted with the caption, "New York, my favorite moments w you this week."

January 3, 2024: The couple has their first public outing at a basketball game

Blanco and Gomez sat courtside at Crypto.com Arena to watch the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Miami Heat.

That same day, Blanco shared two snaps of Gomez in his Instagram story.

"She seems to be really feeling herself at the moment," a source close to Gomez told People. "Maybe that's Benny or maybe that's just where she's at personally and professionally."

"Everyone is so happy that she's happy," the source added.

January 7, 2024: Gomez brings Blanco as her date to the Golden Globes

Gomez attended the 2024 Golden Globes as a nominee; she earned a nod for best performance by a female actor in a TV series, musical or comedy, for "Only Murders in the Building."

Although they didn't walk the red carpet together, Gomez and Blanco weren't shy about PDA inside the event.

Gomez shared several photos with Blanco from the event on Instagram.

March 8, 2024: Gomez shares birthday Instagram tribute for Blanco

Gomez posted in her Instagram feed celebrating Blanco's 36th birthday, sharing a roundup of pictures with the caption: "Happy birthday baby! Your emotional endurance, positive disposition, unbelievable talent (that blows me away), undeniable humor and loving, kind heart absolutely kill me. I love you @itsbennyblanco."

May 24, 2024: Blanco says he didn't realize he was on a date with Gomez on their first date

Appearing on an episode of SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show," Blanco said he didn't realize his relationship with Gomez had turned romantic during their first date.

"She was like, 'Hey, you want to hang out,' and I was like, 'Yeah,' we go and we hang out," he said. "I remember sitting there, and she's like, 'Well, I would have worn something different for this date, and I was like, 'What? We're on a date?'"

Blanco said they continued hanging out and described Gomez as his "best friend."

In the interview, Blanco said he wanted to marry Gomez but hadn't planned anything yet. He also said his next goal was to have children.

July 22, 2024: Blanco shares tribute for Gomez's 32nd birthday

In the Instagram post, Blanco reshared the photo from the music video of his 2019 song "I Can't Get Enough" and shared a new photo of Gomez holding a white teddy bear.

"I used to play a teddy bear in ur music video and now i get to b urs in real life… happy bday bb ! i love u!" he captioned the post aluding to the music video for their collaboration back in 2019.

Gomez commented on the post: "I love you 🧸."

September 9, 2024: Gomez reacts to Blanco's comments about marriage and shares she can't have kids

During Gomez's Vanity Fair cover interview in September 2024, she was asked about Blanco's wishes to get married.

"He can't lie. After the interview, I was dying laughing. Like, 'Anything else you wanted to put out there?'" She said, adding later that neither she nor Blanco are in a rush to get married.

Later in the interview, Gomez said she plans to start a family by 35 but that she can't carry a child and would want to adopt.

"I haven't ever said this, but I unfortunately can't carry my own children," Gomez said. "I have a lot of medical issues that would put my life and the baby's in jeopardy. That was something I had to grieve for a while."

She added she's "in a much better place" about the situation."At the end of the day, I don't care. It'll be mine. It'll be my baby," she said.

November 20, 2024: Gomez says she shares so much about Blanco on social media because she sees a future with him

When asked about why she has been very public about her relationship with Blanco, Gomez told The Hollywood Reporter: "I guess this is the safest I've ever felt in one, and I see a future with this person. And when you put a little bit out there, people are not as hungry to hunt you down."

Gomez was asked about Blanco again during an interview with CBS Sunday on November 30, but this time about her thoughts on Blanco's inclusion in 2024's People's Sexiest Man Alive issue.

"That's my man," Gomez said.

December 11, 2024: Gomez and Blanco get engaged

Gomez announced that she and Blanco are engaged on Instagram on Wednesday evening. She marked the engagement with a slideshow of pictures showing the ring and captioned the post: "Forever begins now…"

Blanco commented: "hey wait… that's my wife."

Fellow stars congratulated Gomez on the post, including Gomez's close friend Taylor Swift, who wrote, "Yes I will be the flower girl."

Alix Earle recently celebrated her one-year anniversary with Miami Dolphins wide receiver Braxton Berrios, but the popular social media influencer admitted this week that her NFL boyfriend did not exactly reciprocate saying "I love you" when she said it early on in their relationship. 

Earle, who is also the host of the popular podcast "Hot Mess," opened up about her relationship with Berrios and the awkward sideline interaction between the two when she confessed her true feelings for him. 

The 23-year-old New Jersey native said she made the three-word admission before the Dolphins' first game of the season. 

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"It was before his first football game last year. It was my first time going seeing him play. Me and my friends were outside tailgating, and I’m like ‘Tequila shots, this will be so fun.’ And I went down to see him on the field, and I was like ‘Hey, have a good game," she recalled on the "Great Company" podcast this week.  

"You get like five seconds, and then he runs away, and I was like ‘I love you.’ And he looked at me – he was hugging my friend while he was processing what I just said – and then he looks at me and we both laugh, and then he runs off into the locker room and didn’t say I love you back." 

Earle said she spent the entire game thinking about the interaction and what it potentially meant. 

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"For the whole game I was like ‘I’ve gotta go.’ I just said ‘I love you’ to this man, and he said nothing back to me. I was so freaked out."  

After the game, Earle tried to cover herself, claiming she "accidentally" said it. She said Berrious responded "I figured you might’ve been drunk, and it was just like an accident, so I didn’t say it back." 

Earle said just a day later, Berrios finally said it back – but the situation does make for an interesting love story.  

"It was me first, and it was not reciprocated." 

Earle and Berrios celebrated their one-year anniversary last month. She celebrated the day with a sincere post on social media. 

"I didn’t know I was capable of this type of love & I feel like I have truly found my other half! I love you," she wrote in a caption on Instagram. 

Berrios, 29, and Earle both attended the University of Miami. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft and spent the majority of his NFL career with the New York Jets. After being released in 2023, he signed with Miami on a one-year deal before resigning the following season. 

The All-Pro wideout was placed on injured reserve in October after suffering a torn ACL. 

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• Actor Hailee Steinfeld and NFL star Josh Allen announced their engagement in November.
• Steinfeld, 28, and Allen, 28, reportedly began dating in 2023.
• Here's a complete timeline of their relationship.

Actor Hailee Steinfeld and NFL star Josh Allen announced their engagement in an Instagram post in November.

The "True Grit" star, 28, and the Buffalo Bills quarterback, 28, both shared a photo on social media of the moment Allen got down on one knee to propose.

The image, which showed them framed in an arch of pink roses and surrounded by candles, was captioned with two infinity symbols and the date "11•22•24."

While the pair have a way to go to match the Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hype, their engagement led to an outpouring of well-wishes from friends and fans.

Following the announcement, here's a complete timeline of their relationship.

May 2023: Steinfeld and Allen are spotted together for the first time.

Shortly after it was rumored that Allen had broken up with his then-girlfriend, social media influencer Brittany Williams, the quarterback was spotted out with Steinfeld.

In paparazzi photos published by the New York Post, Allen and Steinfeld were seen out together in New York City.

The couple were also spotted on Memorial Day weekend at a sushi spot in Chelsea.

August 2023: Allen addressed speculation about their relationship on a podcast.

Appearing on the "Pardon My Take" podcast, Allen was asked if he'd seen headlines about him "making out with his girlfriend."

Responding to the jibe, Allen said: "The fact that anybody cares about that still blows my mind."

He added that photographers who try to take photos of the pair when they're together give him a "gross feeling," recalling one specific incident where he spotted a photographer hiding "on a boat" in an attempt to capture a private date.

"[I was] like, 'What is wrong with people,'" the athlete said, adding that there was "no privacy" during the trip.

October 2023: Steinfeld is seen supporting Allen at a Bills game in London.

"The Dickinson" star was captured on cameras at London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium supporting Allen as the Buffalo Bills took on the Jacksonville Jaguars in October 2023.

The actor was sat beside race car driver Daniel Ricciardo, who is one of Allen's close friends, according to Us Weekly.

January 2024: Steinfeld evades questions about the NFL star while attending the Golden Globes.

While on the red carpet before the award ceremony, Steinfeld avoided going into detail about her relationship with Allen.

According to People, in a since-deleted TikTok video, a reporter asked Steinfeld how she was feeling about the night while holding up a Bills jersey — seemingly in reference to the fact that Allen was playing a game against the Miami Dolphins that weekend.

Steinfeld responded, "real good," and began walking away before turning around and adding that the shirt had the "wrong number."

Elsewhere on the carpet, the Oscar nominee addressed rumors she that was engaged, telling an E! News reporter that she was only wearing a ring because she thought it was "real cute."

Trying to get the actor to open up about her relationship, the reporter asked: "What is it about a sportsy man?"

"Listen, what isn't it about? Come on now," Steinfeld replied.

July 2024: The couple goes Instagram official.

Allen hard launched his relationship with Steinfeld with an Instagram post in July.

In a carousel of photos, captioned "Onward," Allen shared some glimpses into their romance, including a photo of the pair taken on a balcony overlooking the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

October 2024: Steinfeld opens up about her relationship with Allen in a newsletter.

Steinfeld launched a newsletter titled Beau Society in August and has been communicating with her fans through weekly missives since.

In one installment sent in late October, she opened up about how she and Allen avoided a "bad omen" in their relationship.

She recalled how for Christmas, the couple got each other the same chef's knife in different colors because they loved to cook together.

"After we exchanged our knives lol, he told me there's an old wive's tale that if you gift your significant other a knife you have to pay for it, otherwise it signifies the severing of a relationship. So we exchanged quarters so we didn't have that bad omen," she wrote in the newsletter, per Sports Illustrated.

November 2024: The couple get engaged.

Allen and Steinfeld posted a joint photo of their romantic proposal to their Instagram followers in November.

Following the happy news, the NFL reposted the picture on X to congratulate the pair.

Allen didn't mention the engagement during a news conference ahead of the Bills' next game.

However, when asked if he enjoyed his bye week, Allen gave a big smile, the Associated Press reported.

"Fantastic. It was great. Got some sun. Hung out with family. It was fantastic," he said.

December 2024: The couple shares details of the proposal, and Allen credits his success on the field to Steinfeld's support

In an issue of her Beau Society newsletter, Steinfeld reportedly introduced readers to Allen and held a "mini fiancé Q&A," in which the couple shared more details about the proposal.

"I said I couldn't wait any longer. I said I can't wait to start a family with you. I said your full name, and I asked you very nicely. I said please," Allen recalled.

"You were extremely surprised, you said yes, and that was all that mattered to me," he added. "And the sun was out."

Speaking to The Associated Press, Allen said that his fiancée has been "a huge part" of why he's had such a stellar season with the Bills.

"The morale, the support. When I get home, she's my biggest fan, my biggest supporter. She's just the best," said Allen, who is one of the favorites to win the NFL MVP award.

Allen's teammate Dion Dawkins told reporters that he believes Steinfeld has had a big influence on Allen's performance.

"Josh is having fun, we're having fun watching him," he said, per Fox News.

He added: " When you have a strong female behind you and when you're in the right mental space of going home and everything is peaceful and going to your cellphone and seeing a heart in your phone and it just makes you bubble — there's something about it."

• Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater reportedly began dating on the "Wicked" movie set.
• Slater confirmed he "fell in love" while filming, calling the experience "a really beautiful thing."
• Slater's ex-wife, Lilly Jay, wrote an essay for The Cut that unpacks her sudden public divorce.

Ariana Grande and Ethan Slater seem to be going strong, nearly two years after they met on the set of "Wicked."

The "Eternal Sunshine" singer, 31, and Broadway star, 32, were both legally married to other people when they began filming the two-part blockbuster. Now, the two have reportedly become a "full-on couple. " Some sources even claim they're living together in New York City.

Here's a complete timeline of their friendship-turned-romance.

December 2022: Grande begins filming the 'Wicked' movie

Back in 2021, Grande and Cynthia Erivo were cast in the big-screen "Wicked" adaptation as Galinda Upland (eventually Glinda the Good Witch) and Elphaba Thropp (eventually the Wicked Witch of the West), respectively.

On December 7, 2022, director Jon M. Chu confirmed that filming was underway.

"My daughter wrote a note and drew a picture to commemorate the first day of shooting," he wrote on his Instagram story. Grande also reshared the photo, adding, "My heart."

That same day, Variety announced Slater's addition to the cast as Boq, a character from Munchkinland who falls in love with Galinda.

At that point, Slater was best known for his Tony-nominated role in "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical."

January/February 2023: Grande reportedly separates from her husband, Dalton Gomez

According to reports from TMZ and People, Grande and Gomez broke up shortly after she went to England to film "Wicked."

March 2023: Grande and Slater are photographed together

The cast of "Wicked" shared several photos online while celebrating Michelle Yeoh's Oscar win in London.

One photo, posted by Yeoh, shows Grande sitting between Erivo and Slater.

April 3, 2023: Grande shares a tribute to her 'Wicked' costars

Grande announced that filming "Wicked" was halfway done with a sentimental post on Instagram.

"i am so grateful, i don't know what to do or say… to be here in Oz where everyday is a life changing one… to be feeling, learning and growing so much at such a disarming speed," she wrote in the caption. "to be transforming and healing parts of me that i never knew needed it. or maybe did."

Grande also wished a "happy halfway" to her crew and costars, whom she described as "my fellow Ozians."

"my heart will be stuck here forever," she added.

May 14, 2023: Slater praises his wife, Lilly Jay, on Mother's Day

Slater had been married to his high-school sweetheart, a clinical psychologist, since 2018. The couple welcomed a son in August 2022.

Slater dedicated a Mother's Day post to Jay on May 14, 2023, describing his wife as "the most loving caring and wonderful mom/person in the world." (Grande liked the post.)

May 15, 2023: Grande shares a photo with Gomez to celebrate their second wedding anniversary

In an Instagram story, Grande shared a photo of her and Gomez kissing at their wedding. She wrote that they'd been together for over three years, adding, "I love him so."

Later that month, Grande removed thousands of posts from her Instagram grid.

July 17, 2023: News breaks that Grande and Gomez are 'heading for divorce'

Rumors were already swirling about Grande's split from Gomez when she attended a Wimbledon tennis match with her "Wicked" costar Jonathan Bailey sans her engagement ring or wedding band.

The following day, TMZ published a report that she and Gomez had been separated for several months and were "heading for divorce," citing anonymous sources close to the couple.

Another source confirmed the news to People, claiming that Grande and Gomez "have been quietly and lovingly working on their friendship."

July 20, 2023: Grande and Slater's new relationship makes headlines

TMZ broke the news that Grande and Slater were a couple. According to the tabloid, they began dating while filming "Wicked."

When his relationship with Grande made headlines, neither Slater nor Jay had yet announced their separation. Later that day, People confirmed that Slater and Jay had "gone their separate ways," but did not provide a timeline for their split.

July 26, 2023: Slater files for divorce from Jay

According to legal documents obtained by TMZ, Slater filed for divorce from Jay in New York.

The specific reason Slater listed for the split has not been made public.

July 27, 2023: Slater's estranged wife says Grande is 'not a girl's girl'

One day after Slater filed for divorce, Jay gave a short interview to Page Six's Francesca Bacardi, in which she described Grande as "not a girl's girl."

"My family is just collateral damage," Jay told Bacardi, adding, "The story is her and Dalton."

Jay also said she's focused on being a "good mom" to her 1-year-old son.

Shortly after, TMZ reported that Jay hadn't meant to publicly criticize Grande and "did not understand what it meant that she was on the record when she made the comments," citing sources close to Slater.

September 18, 2023: Grande and Gomez simultaneously file for divorce

Grande cited "irreconcilable differences" in her official divorce filing, according to TMZ. Gomez quickly followed suit with his own filing.

"They've been really caring and respectful of one another every step of this process," a source told the outlet.

According to court documents, the date of their separation was listed as February 20, 2023.

Their divorce was finalized just three weeks after filing on October 6, 2023, according to multiple outlets. In accordance with the couple's prenuptial agreement, Gomez reportedly received $1,250,000 from Grande.

Meanwhile, a source told People that Grande is trying to keep her relationship with Slater out of the spotlight.

"While this entire situation has been blown out of proportion, it's much different than what has been portrayed in public," said a friend of the couple. "They are just trying to navigate their new relationship in private."

September 29, 2023: Grande and Slater spend a night together at Disney World

Grande and Slater were spotted walking through Disney World and linking arms in their first public outing.

"They went with a big group of friends as well her mom and brother," a source told People, adding, "All of her friends love him."

October 31, 2023: Grande is spotted cheering for the cast of Broadway's 'Spamalot,' including Slater

Grande was spotted in the audience for the first preview performance of "Spamalot," a Monty Python-inspired musical. She can be seen cheering for the cast in a video that made the rounds on social media.

Fans assumed she was primarily there to support Slater, who played The Historian and Prince Herbert in the production.

"She has seen it during tech rehearsals," an anonymous attendee told People. "She was so sweet last night, taking pictures with fans and gushing about how much she was enjoying the performances. She's a theater kid at her core, so you see she really feels at peace being around Broadway."

Before becoming a pop star, Grande got her start on Broadway as a teen in "13: The Musical." She attended the "Spamalot" preview with her former "13" and "Victorious" costar, Liz Gillies, who shared a selfie with Grande on her Instagram story.

"Had the BEST time at @spamalotbway last night. Run, don't walk!" Gillies wrote in the caption. Grande reshared the photo on her own story.

November 12, 2023: The couple enjoys a theatrical date night

Grande and Slater were spotted together at the James Earl Jones Theater, catching a performance of "Gutenberg! The Musical!" on Broadway.

The couple also spent some time backstage with the production's costars, Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells. The former "Girls" actor later shared a photo of the foursome on Instagram.

"We had some big fun in Schlimmer yesterday! Spamalot's Ethan Slater AND Michael Urie! Two great guys to eat dreams with," Rannells wrote in the caption. "Plus Ariana Grande! It was a perfect Sunday."

November 16, 2023: Grande attends the opening night of 'Spamalot'

Grande was then spotted in the crowd at the St. James Theatre for the official opening night of "Spamalot."

She also brought her mother, Joan Grande; her brother-in-law, Hale Grande; and a few friends along for the occasion (including Doug Middlebrook of "In My Head" fame).

Grande later shared a slideshow of photos from the evening, including a T-shirt that reads, "Happy Opening Of Broadway Show."

In his own slideshow, Slater included a photo of himself wearing the same shirt.

December 22, 2023: Grande includes an apparent nod to Slater in her holiday decor

In an Instagram slideshow that she captioned with a heart, Grande included a photo of a Spam tree ornament.

Many fans believe the can of processed pork is a shoutout to Slater's role in "Spamalot."

December 23, 2023: The couple is seen dining with Grande's father, Ed Butera, in New York City

Grande, Slater, and Butera had dinner "at her family's favorite Italian restaurant" in Manhattan, according to Page Six.

They were photographed leaving the restaurant before heading to the Theater District, where Grande caught another performance of "Spamalot."

"They love to support each other in their work," an anonymous source told the outlet. "When she's done with work, she loves going to the theater when she can." (This exact quote was also cited by People.)

December 28, 2023: TMZ reports that Grande and Slater are living together

Grande and Slater are currently living together in New York City, according to sources close to the couple. One source also said they "vibe together."

"We're told each maintains a separate residence, but they are together almost all of the time," TMZ wrote.

January 12, 2024: Grande mocks people who scrutinize her sex life in the new single 'Yes, And?'

"Yes, And?" was written by Grande, Max Martin, and Ilya Salmanzadeh for Grande's forthcoming album.

In the song, Grande takes on critics of her body and relationship, with the most relevant lyrics appearing in the bridge: "Your business is yours and mine is mine / Why do you care so much whose **** I ride?" (The censor is Grande's own.)

The "Yes, And?" music video doubles down on this theme. It shows Grande performing the song for her biggest critics, who, by the end of the song, are persuaded to abandon their haughtiness and dance along with Grande.

March 8, 2024: Grande releases her album 'Eternal Sunshine,' which may contain references to her new boyfriend

Amid several breakup songs on Grande's seventh studio album, she sings about finding new love.

"I found a good boy and he's on my side / You're just my eternal sunshine," she sings in the title track, drawing a distinction between her new man and her ex. (Although Grande hasn't identified any muses for "Eternal Sunshine," the information we have about her love life would indicate these lyrics are about Slater and Gomez, respectively.)

"Supernatural," "Imperfect For You," and "Ordinary Things" also allude to a recently sparked romance ("Nothing else felt this way inside me," "We crashed and we burned / Now I just can't go where you don't go," "There's never gonna be an ordinary thing as long as I'm with you").

Notably, the two-song sequence "True Story" and "The Boy Is Mine" addresses Grande's reputation as a "villain" in the public eye — but filtered through a satirical, tongue-in-cheek lens.

"It's like, 'OK, I'll play the bad girl, here's your bad girl anthem,'" Grande told Zane Lowe. "That's why they're in that order in the tracklist."

June 8, 2024: Grande and Slater attend a hockey game together

Grande and Slater were photographed sitting side-by-side at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida, Grande's home state, for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.

They were joined by Grande's longtime friend, Courtney Chipolone, per People.

September 30, 2024: Grande defends Slater and their relationship against 'disreputable evil tabloids'

Grande addressed the rumors about her love life in her Vanity Fair cover story (without mentioning Slater by name).

"It definitely doesn't get any easier, seeing some of the negativity that was birthed by disreputable tabloids. Of course, I went through a lot of life changes during the filming of this movie. A lot of people that were working on it did," Grande said, referring to "Wicked."

Grande also disavowed the negative perception of her relationship with Slater, which she said was created by the media — though, again, she didn't clarify any specifics, telling the magazine she "will never go into certain details."

"The most disappointing part was to see so many people believe the worst version of it," she said.

"There couldn't be a less accurate depiction of a human being than the one that the tabloids spread about him," Grande added of Slater, alluding to rumors that he left his wife and child to be with her.

"No one on this Earth tries harder or spreads themselves thinner to be there for the people that he loves and cares about. There is no one on this Earth with a better heart, and that is something that no bullshit tabloid can rewrite in real life."

October 30, 2024: Slater confirms he 'fell in love' while filming 'Wicked'

During an interview with GQ, Slater was asked about his new relationship.

"You also fell in love making this movie," reporter Eileen Cartter said to him. "Can you tell me a little bit about what that was like?"

"Yeah," he replied. "That's a really sweet question. That's really nice of you to ask. That's a really sweet question."

"Obviously, it was a really super big year," he continued, "and I think there was something that was really difficult about things in your private life being commented on and looked at by the public. There were a lot of big changes in private lives that were really happening, so it's really hard to see people who don't know anything about what's happening commenting on it and speculating, and then getting things wrong about the people you love. So just to address that part of it, that feels really hard."

Despite the rumors about his love life, however, Slater said it was "an amazing year and a really beautiful thing." He also praised Grande's acting chops and comedic timing.

"I'm just really, really proud of Ari and the work she's done on this," Slater said, referring to her role as Galinda. "She's poured herself into it. I'm really proud that I got to be there for that part of it, and I'm really excited to be there for this next step of it when the world gets to see the amazing thing that she did."

Grande signaled her support by sharing GQ's photos of Slater on her Instagram Story.

She also shared a link to the interview, calling it "a beautifully written piece about an unfathomably beautiful human being."

November 4, 2024: Slater makes his debut on Grande's Instagram grid

In an Instagram carousel dedicated to the Sydney premiere of "Wicked," Grande included a photo of the cast posing on the red (actually, yellow) carpet.

Although Grande and Slater weren't standing next to each other, the photo shows them smiling at each other.

In another candid shot, Slater is holding the train of Grande's gown as they walk down stairs.

November 14, 2024: They hug and hold hands at the 'Wicked' premiere in New York City

Photographers caught a brief interaction between Grande and Slater in New York City, where both actors walked the red carpet for the "Wicked" premiere.

November 22, 2024: Slater shares several photos with Grande from the set of 'Wicked'

To celebrate the movie's release in theaters, Slater shared a carousel of photos from the set of "Wicked."

One is a selfie that Slater took with Grande and their costar, Bronwyn James, while another shows Erivo, Grande, and Slater posing in sunglasses.

"To say I'm honored to be a part of this movie is the understatement of the century," Slater wrote in the caption. "I cannot wait for you to see it."

Grande liked the post and commented with three cupid-heart emojis.

In the weeks following, he shared two more photos with Grande from the "Wicked" set (one on November 29 and another on December 5), both showing the costars in their Shiz University costumes.

December 19, 2024: Lilly Jay publishes an essay that unpacks her sudden public divorce

Jay's first-person essay ran in The Cut under the headline, "How Does My Divorce Make You Feel?"

The piece explores Jay's career as a clinical psychologist, her desire to remain anonymous for the sake of her patients, her new life as a mother, and how the "sudden public downfall" of her marriage complicated all three.

"I really never thought I would get divorced," Jay writes. "Especially not just after giving birth to my first child and especially not in the shadow of my husband's new relationship with a celebrity."

Although Jay never names either Slater or Grande in the piece, she refers to "a tabloid drama in which I play the role of a voiceless ex-wife."

Jay also reveals that she "confidently moved to another country with my 2-month-old baby and my husband to support his career," confirming that she and Slater were still together when he began filming "Wicked" in England.

Although Jay is still grappling with the ripple effects of their breakup, she praises Slater's commitment to co-parenting their child.

"While our partnership has changed, our parenthood has not. Both of us fiercely love our son 100 percent of the time, regardless of how our parenting time is divided," Jay writes. "As for me, days with my son are sunny. Days when I can't escape the promotion of a movie associated with the saddest days of my life are darker."

Grande and Slater did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comments.

This post is a developing story. Check back for updates.

• Cher is dating Alexander Edwards, a music executive and producer.
• Edwards has worked with Def Jam and Sony Music. He co-produced a song for Cher's 2023 holiday album.
• He has a 5-year-old son named Slash, who's mentioned in a footnote in Cher's new memoir.

After six decades of iconic hits and tumultuous relationships, Cher, 78, is happily dating Alexander "AE" Edwards, 38.

The two were first linked in 2022 when they were spotted holding hands during a date night in Los Angeles. Shortly after, Cher confirmed their relationship by sharing a photo of him on X (then known as Twitter) with his name and a heart emoji.

Cher also defended their 40-year age gap in the replies, telling fans that "love doesn't know math."

Cher rose to fame alongside her first husband Sonny Bono, who was 11 years her senior. She also reveals in her new memoir, out now, that she had a brief romance with Warren Beatty when she was 15 and he was 25.

"When I was younger, boys my age did not like me," Cher recently told The New York Times. "And then when I got older, I didn't like men my age."

She said that she hit it off with Edwards after she complimented his diamond grills.

"I did everything I said I wasn't going to do," Cher said, adding as an example, "Don't fall in love with a man who's younger."

Here's everything you need to know about Cher's boyfriend.

Edwards is a music-industry executive who has worked with Def Jam Records

According to a 2020 interview with Stoned Fox, Edwards previously served as the Vice President of A&R at Def Jam. The label's roster includes both upstarts and legends, from Coco Jones and Muni Long to Justin Bieber, LL Cool J, and Rihanna.

The online magazine credited Edwards with discovering YK Osiris, who signed with Def Jam in 2018 and released his gold-certified debut album "The Golden Child" in 2019. However, YK Osiris was reportedly dropped from the label last year.

It's unclear if Edwards still works with Def Jam. (Riggs Morales was appointed as the VP of A&R last year, per Billboard.) Edwards' Instagram bio indicates that he now works for Sony Music Publishing.

Edwards also works closely with Tyga, the "Rack City" rapper who previously dated Kylie Jenner.

Edwards is listed as a cofounder of Last Kings Group, Tyga's umbrella company that includes his independent record label.

He's also a producer and songwriter

In addition to his role as cofounder, Edwards is also signed to Last Kings Records as a recording artist, according to People — though it doesn't appear that he's released any of his own music yet.

If he ever does, expect to hear a sound inspired by "the ambition of Tupac," "the sense of humor of The Fresh Prince," "the smoothness of Usher," and "the creative freedom Pharrell possesses," Edwards told Stoned Fox. "Those are people and things that influence me."

Edwards already lent his musical talents to Cher for her 2023 holiday album, "Christmas." He's credited as a coproducer on the seventh track, "Drop Top Sleigh Ride," a duet with Tyga.

Cher teased their collaboration ahead of the album's release, telling E! News, "I'm going to England to make two albums. Some of the songs Alexander gave me, so I'm pretty excited about that. He's a producer and a writer and he does everything, so I'm happy about that."

As for his future plans, Edwards told Stoned Fox that he's also interested in acting.

"I want to play roles that I may not have an understanding of, being that I may not have experienced those things that the character has been through/going through, but still knowing they are things everyday people go through," he said. "I want people to not take life so seriously but to seriously love life."

He shares a son with his ex-girlfriend Amber Rose

Rose is best known as a model and the founder of Slut Walk, a sex-positive protest, though she recently made headlines for supporting President-elect Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention. She has also dated Ye, then known as Kanye West, and Wiz Khalifa, with whom she shares a son named Sebastian.

According to TMZ, Edwards and Rose began dating in late 2018. At the time, the tabloid referred to Edwards as "Tyga's BFF."

The couple welcomed a baby boy named Slash Electric Alexander Edwards in October 2019.

Edwards announced his son's birth in a now-deleted post on Instagram. "Slash Electric Alexander Edwards.. the world is urs now," he wrote in the caption, per People. "thank u @amberrose for loving me so much that u put ur body thru it 2 bring my sun in2 the world."

Edwards and Rose split in 2021 after three years of dating. In a heated Instagram Story, Rose accused Edwards of cheating on her with 12 different women. "I can't be the only one fighting for my family anymore," she wrote. "The lack of loyalty and the disrespect is ridiculous, and I'm done."

Edwards later admitted to being unfaithful during an Instagram Live.

"I love her, though. That's, like, my best friend, the mother of my son," he said, per People. "But... I like women."

Although Cher doesn't mention Edwards in the first installment of her two-part self-titled memoir, which hit shelves on Tuesday, she does include a subtle nod to his son.

In chapter 16 of "The Memoir: Part One," Cher describes the aftermath of "The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour" becoming a surprise hit for CBS in the '70s.

"'You're on television now, honey. Everyone knows who you are,'" she remembers being told by her producer. "I was so busy working I hadn't been out in the real world to see that I was famous again, but this time in 4k."

The passage is accompanied by an asterisk, which directs the reader to a footnote at the bottom of the page: "'4k' provided by Slash Electric Alexander Edwards," it reads.

Slash is also mentioned in a recent New York Times profile of Cher. During the interview, author Elisabeth Egan writes, Slash "zipped into the room on a scooter, clutching a large pumpkin cookie." In response, Cher said, "Enjoy it in good health."