Who Was Dua Lipa’s Partner Before Callum Turner?

You already know about the London ceremony. You’ve seen the photos. 

But if you want to understand how Dua Lipa got here, her wedding is only the last chapter.

The full story runs from a British model-turned-chef in 2015, through a Hadid, a filmmaker, a rapper rumor, and one shared book in an LA lunch spot.

This post covers her full dating history, what made each relationship different, how the engagement ring came together, and the public moments that made Callum Turner feel like a real, lasting choice.

Dua Lipa’s Partner Before Callum Turner

Lipa has always been open about the fact that her love life feeds her music. Several of her biggest songs map directly onto specific relationships. Here is each one, in order.

1. Isaac Carew (2015 to 2019)

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Isaac Carew was Lipa’s first serious public relationship. 

He is a British model who later became a chef. The two went public in 2015 and walked several red carpets together, including the 2019 Met Gala, before splitting for good that same year.

Issac and Dua’s relationship was on-and-off. They broke up in 2017, got back together in 2018, and ended things permanently in mid-2019.

The back-and-forth reportedly influenced some of her earlier writing, though Lipa has never named specific tracks.

2. Paul Klein (2017 to 2018)

During her off-period with Carew, Lipa dated Paul Klein, the frontman of the pop band LANY. The relationship lasted about five months.

Klein spoke publicly about their split in a Harper’s Bazaar interview, saying the breakup was one of the hardest of his life. 

Their brief time together reportedly inspired LANY’s sophomore album “Malibu Nights (2018)”.

3. Anwar Hadid (2019 to 2021)

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This was Lipa’s most high-profile relationship before Turner. 

Anwar Hadid is the younger brother of supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid. The two were first spotted together at Gigi’s birthday party in Malibu in June 2019.

They made their red carpet debut at the 2019 American Music Awards in November of that year. 

During the COVID lockdown in 2020, Lipa told People magazine: “We’ve been making the most of this. It’s been an absolute blast, and we’re learning so much more about each other.”

They adopted a dog together in 2020. By the end of 2021, they had split. No public explanation was given by either side.

4. Romain Gavras (2023)

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Lipa’s last relationship before Turner was with French filmmaker Romain Gavras. 

The two were first linked in March 2023. She confirmed the relationship by attending the 2023 Cannes Film Festival with him in May, walking the red carpet together for the premiere of his film Omar La Fraise (The King of Algiers).

A source told Us Weekly in September 2023 that they were “always laughing” and “constantly showing physical affection.” Despite that, the relationship ended quietly before 2024.

What Made Callum Turner Different

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Turner is not on social media. He has given relatively few public interviews about his personal life. He appeared on Lipa’s Instagram a number of times but kept his own presence minimal.

Before Lipa, he was in a long-term relationship with actress Vanessa Kirby. They met on the set of Queen and Country in 2014 and dated until 2020.

The contrast with Lipa’s previous relationships is evident in the timeline. The Hadid relationship played out very publicly, with joint red carpet appearances within five months of meeting and regular coverage throughout.

The Gavras relationship, while confirmed, was shorter and less documented. Turner and Lipa took about six months to go Instagram-official and nearly a year and a half before their first red-carpet appearance.

Lipa told British Vogue that dating as a public figure is genuinely hard.

“It’s either through friends of friends or people you trust where you can meet new people, because dating is not really so straightforward when you are, I guess, a public person.”

The Turner relationship was slower and quieter. That appears to have been a deliberate choice on both sides.

The Ring That Appeared Before the Announcement

The ring appeared before the engagement was announced.

In a December 2024 Instagram post, Lipa shared photos from the holidays. One image clearly showed her hand, with a large diamond ring on her left ring finger. Fans noticed immediately.

The ring showed up again in a birthday post for Callum Turner in February 2025. It appeared once more at the 2025 Met Gala, marking their first formal red-carpet appearance together as a couple.

Lipa confirmed the engagement in a British Vogue interview published on June 12, 2025. She said Turner had the ring designed after talking to her best friends and her sister, Rina Lipa.

“I’m obsessed with it. It’s so me,” she told the magazine. “It’s nice to know the person that you’re going to spend the rest of your life with knows you very well.”

She added that she had never really thought about what kind of bride she would be. “All of a sudden I’m like: ‘Oh, what would I wear?’”

Conclusion

Dua Lipa’s partner Callum Turner went from a first sighting at a London premiere to a husband in just over two years.

If you trace the full picture from previous relationships, the Turner chapter looks different: slower to go public, more considered, and, by Lipa’s own account, something she hadn’t quite felt before.

The London ceremony is done. The Palermo celebration comes in September.

But the relationship itself has been building in plain sight for two years, in matching leather jackets and birthday posts and a ring that appeared in a holiday photo before anyone asked about it.

Which of Dua Lipa’s eras do you think produced her best music? Drop your answer in the comments below.

Frequently asked questions

Is Dua Lipa Richer Than Callum Turner?

Yes. Dua Lipa’s successful music career, global tours, endorsements, and business ventures have resulted in a significantly higher estimated net worth than that of actor Callum Turner.

What Ethnicity Is Callum Turner?

Callum Turner is British and has mixed heritage. His father is of English descent, while his mother has roots connected to the wider British Isles.

What Languages Does Dua Lipa Speak?

Dua Lipa speaks English fluently and also speaks Albanian, reflecting her family’s heritage. She has occasionally used both languages during interviews and public appearances.