Who is Callum Turner? Meet the Fantastic Beasts star and model who just put a ring on Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa has officially said yes! The pop star confirmed her engagement to actor Callum Turner, putting an end to the swirling speculation that began after she was spotted wearing a diamond ring on that finger in an Instagram post on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024). The Grammy-winning singer shared the happy news in the latest issue of British Vogue, beaming as she spoke about the moment Turner proposed and the custom-made ring that¡¯s now become her favourite piece of jewellery. After nearly a year of dating, the couple is now preparing for the next big step in their relationship, even if the wedding date is still up in the air.

Inside the proposal: Dua gushes over her ring and their future together

In her interview, the New Rules singer opened up about how the engagement unfolded, revealing that Turner went the extra mile by designing a ring with help from those closest to her¡ªher sister Rina and her best friends. ¡°Yeah, we¡¯re engaged. It¡¯s very exciting,¡± the 29-year-old told Vogue. ¡°I¡¯m obsessed with it. It¡¯s so me. It¡¯s nice to know the person that you¡¯re going to spend the rest of your life with knows you very well.¡±

Dua Lipa confirms her engagement to British Vogue| Credit: X

Despite the excitement, the couple isn¡¯t rushing into wedding plans just yet. Dua is currently focused on finishing her tour, and Callum is tied up with shooting commitments. ¡°I¡¯ve never been someone who¡¯s really thought about a wedding,¡± she admitted. ¡°All of a sudden I¡¯m like: ¡®Oh, what would I wear?¡¯¡± For now, they¡¯re soaking in this new chapter together.

Who is Callum Turner? Meet the actor and model engaged to Dua Lipa

Callum Turner is a 34-year-old British actor and model who¡¯s been building a solid career in both film and fashion. Born on February 15, 1990, in London, Turner credits his mother for sparking his love for movies. He began acting in 2011, starting with a short student film titled Think of England before landing roles in major films like Assassin¡¯s Creed (2016), Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018), The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022), and The Boys in the Boat (2023).

Callum Turner at the 2024 EE BAFTA Film Awards| Credit: X

Most recently, he starred in the Apple TV+ World War II miniseries Masters of the Air alongside Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan, which premiered in January 2025. He was even nominated for a BAFTA TV Award in 2020 for his performance in The Capture. Before acting, Turner modeled for high-end brands like Burberry and Reebok and was featured in fashion magazines including GQ, Esquire, and Vogue.

When did Dua Lipa and Callum Turner first meet?

Dua Lipa and Callum Turner first crossed paths in January 2024 at events tied to Turner¡¯s Apple TV+ series Masters of the Air¡ªinitially spotted together at an industry after-party, then again during a Q&A session at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica and a post-premiere dinner¡ªsparking early romance rumors. However, it wasn¡¯t until January 30, 2024, when they were officially photographed arm-in-arm during a casual walk in Los Angeles, that they stepped out as a couple, marking their public debut.

The couple made their first public red carpet appearance at the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, 2025, marking a major milestone in their relationship. They stunned in coordinated black ensembles¡ªLipa in a custom Chanel gown with feathers and crystal-embellished gloves and Turner in a tailored Louis Vuitton suit¡ªholding hands as they walked the Met steps and exuded ¡°it-couple¡± energy.

Dua Lipa nad Callum Turner at Met Gala| Credit: X

Prior to dating Lipa, Turner was in a long-term relationship with The Crown actress Vanessa Kirby. The two met in 2014 while filming Queen and Country and began dating the following year, eventually splitting in 2020. Meanwhile, the pop star has previously dated film director Romain Gavras, model Anwar Hadid, and musician Paul Klein

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