Michael B. JordanandLori Harveydated for a year and a half before theybroke upin June 2022.
“Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “They still love each other.”
Harvey mentioned in a July 2021 interview withBustlethat she and Jordan first met through mutual friends.
“We met actually a few years ago,” Harvey said. “We had some mutual friends. I think we met out, just in passing.” She recalled her first impression, saying, “I was like, ‘He’s cute!’ "
During the course of their relationship, Jordan and Harvey shared a handful ofsweet momentstogether, including theirromantic vacationsandsteamy PDA pictures.
Take a look back at the couple’s love story.
November 2020: Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey start dating
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The couple was photographed together at an airport in Harvey’s hometown of Atlanta, Georgia just before Thanksgiving in November 2020. After flying from Los Angeles,TMZcaptured their arrival as they touched down.
December 2020: Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey step out in Salt Lake City together
Jordan even posted a picture (that has since been deleted) of his snowboarding attempt, with a caption that perhaps had a double meaning, writing, “New year new things.”
January 2021: Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey go Instagram official
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After months of speculation, the couplemade their relationship officialwhen they both posted Instagram photos alongside each other on January 10, 2021.
“There’s a premeditated planning of staying out of the way [of the public eye] that sometimes kills spontaneity and intimacy,” Jordan previously toldThe Hollywood Reporterabout hisdecision to make his relationship public.
He added, “I wanted to take that away and give this the best chance it had, in this weird world that we live in, to be somewhat normal. Long story short, I think it’s just the timing of everything. It was the right time for me. Yeah. I’m happy.”
January 2021: Michael B. Jordan celebrates Lori Harvey’s birthday
Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan.Michael B. Jordan/Instagram
Once the couple made their relationship Instagram official, they kept the cute photos coming. Jordan posted an adorable picture of him and his girlfriend bundled up alongside aplayful video of the two in the snowon Jan. 13, 2021.
He also captioned the photo with a turtle emoji, which is his nickname for Harvey. Harvey explained the meaning behind thenicknametoBET, saying, “Honestly because he says I take so long to get ready. He says I move on turtle time. So he’s like, ‘Okay, Turtle.'”
January 2021: Steve Harvey opens up about Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey’s relationship
Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan.Lori Harvey/Instagram
Although theFamily Feudhost is protective of his daughter, he’s been very supportive of her relationship with Jordan. When the couple first made their relationship official, he opened up abouthis initial thoughtson iHeartRadio’sThe Steve Harvey Morning Show.
“I like this one,” Harvey said of theBlack Pantherstar. “I still got my eye on him. I mean I like him, but like I say to all of ‘em, ‘I might like you, I might approve of you, but I got a thumb-size section of my heart filled with nothing but pure hatred for your ass. Just in case I need it.'”
“‘Cause, you ain’t the sexiest man in the world to me!” he added. “Let’s be clear about that.”
February 2021: Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as a couple
Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan’s Valentine’s Day.Lori Harvey/Instagram
On par with the actor’s cute pet name for Harvey, Jordan went above and behind with anunder-the-sea-themed datefor the couple’s first Valentine’s Day together. On her Instagram Story, Harvey posted pictures of the underwater tunnel where they enjoyed a luxurious dinner.
April 2021: Michael B. Jordan opens up about his love for Lori Harvey
During an interview with PEOPLE, Jordan talked about going public with his romance with Harvey after being so private about his personal life.
“I’m still private, and I want to protect that, but it just felt like it was a moment of just wanting to put it out there and move on,“he told PEOPLE. “I am extremely happy.”
He adds, “I think when you get older, you feel more comfortable about the [public nature] of the business that we’re in. So for me, it was a moment to, I guess, take ownership of that and then get back to work.”
June 2021: Lori Harvey reveals how she met Michael B. Jordan
Harvey mentioned in a July 2021 interview withBustlethat she met Jordan through mutual friends. “We met actually a few years ago,” Harvey said. “We had some mutual friends. I think we met out, just in passing.” She recalled her first impression, saying, “I was like, ‘He’s cute!'”
In her interview, she also echoed Jordan’s thoughts on keeping their relationship private. “I think we’re both very private people naturally. So we just decide, if we take a picture or whatever it is, do you want to post this? Do we not? We have a conversation about it, like, ‘You want to post this or we keep this to ourselves?'”
She added, “We know there are people that love and support us and want to see us. So [we want to] give just enough, but keep the majority of it just for us. We’re trying to find a balance.”
November 2021: Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey celebrate their 1-year anniversary
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In November 2021, the couplecelebrated their one-year anniversaryin the most romantic way: caviar and kisses! Harvey and Jordan each posted affectionate photos to their Instagram Stories to celebrate the relationship milestone.
Jordan wrote on a photo, “Happy Anniversary,” while another picture read, “It’s been a year crazy!!” Lori captured the entire night (even the custom-made Chef’s Tasting Menu), and wrote on one of the heart-melting photos, “Happy anniversary my love.”
March 2022: Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey make their red carpet debut as a couple
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey.Frazer Harrison/Getty
Jordan and Harvey made theirred carpet debut as a couplewhen they arrived at theVanity FairOscars afterparty following the 2022Academy Awards. The duo stepped out in style as they held hands while posing for photos.
The actor rocked a metallic black tuxedo, while Harvey turned heads in a shimmering dress. The ensemble also featured an intricate design across its bodice, composed of a series of circular pieces.
June 2022: Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey break up
After a year and a half of dating, a source close to the former couple told PEOPLE that Jordan and Harveyhave gone their separate ways.
“Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken,” the source says. “They still love each other.”
“Michael matured a lot over the course of their relationship and was ready to commit for the long term. He let down his guard with her, opening up emotionally in a romantic relationship for the first time,” adds the source. “They had great times together and brought out the best in each other.”
According to the insider, Harvey “realized that they weren’t on the same page” while she and Jordan “were making plans for their future.” “She still wants to have fun and be free,” the source says. “Michael is a great guy. She is sad that their relationship didn’t work out, but she is moving on.”
June 2022: Steve Harvey reacts to Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan’s breakup
“Things happen,” continued the television host. “It’s hard to be young and in the limelight and have a successful relationship. Look, as long as everybody can walk away in peace, be friends … I ain’t heard nobody say they busted no windows or nothing.”
June 2022: Lori Harvey deletes all of her social media posts of Michael B. Jordan
June 2022: Michael B. Jordan deletes all of his social media posts of Lori Harvey
December 19, 2022: Lori Harvey says she doesn’t want to be known for the people she dates
Harvey wants to be known for her accomplishments —not the people she dates.
“This moment is about me,” she toldEssence. “I feel like it’s always been [about] me attached to something or someone.”
“I know my worth, and I know my value. I’m not going to compromise that, or settle, or accept anything less than what I know I deserve,” Harvey said.
January 10, 2023: Steve Harvey says Lori Harvey is in a “really good place” after Michael B. Jordan breakup
Steve was careful when answering questions about his daughter onToday with Hoda and Jenna. TheThink Like a Manactor explained that Lori has asked him not to speak publicly about her personal life.
“My daughter is in my behind,” he joked. But Steve did share that Lori is “in a really good place” in her life.
“She’s growing up as a public figure. She doesn’t get to make her mistakes like everybody else. Everybody else gets to make their mistakes in the cloak of darkness at your house. Hers gets publicized,” he said. “But she’s done a really good job of figuring it out and getting it right. I think she’s content with Lori and I think that’s a great place for her to start from.”
January 28, 2023: Michael B. Jordan mentions his “public breakup” with Lori Harvey while hostingSaturday Night Live
During hisopening monologueonSNL, Jordan lightheartedly joked about his split from Harvey, referring to it as his “first public breakup.”
“Most people after a breakup are like, ‘I’m going to get in better shape.’ But I was already inCreedshape!” he said. “So, I had to be like, ‘All right, I guess I’ll learn a new language.’ "
Then, in Spanish, Jordan said, “Estoy en Raya,” effectively telling the world that he’s single and browsing the dating app Raya.
October 5, 2023: Michael B. Jordan and Steve Harvey reunite after the actor’s split from Lori Harvey
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source: people.com
