Deemed as the “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine in 2020, Michael Bakari Jordan — American actor, producer, and director — is without a doubt, one of the most eligible bachelors in Hollywood today.
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Born on February 9, 1987, this 36-year-old actor had his breakthrough performance in the 2013 American biographical drama film “Fruitvale Station”. His other notable projects include “Creed (2015),” as well as its sequels in 2018 and 2023, and “Black Panther” (2018).
Aside from being deemed as the “Sexiest Man Alive”, Jordan was also named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people in the world in 2020 and 2023. He also secured the 15th spot on the New York Times’ list of the 25 greatest actors of the 21st century. The versatile actor was also into sports as he is the co-owner of the south coast team, the English Premier League football club, AFC Bournemouth.
Jordan has been making people intrigued ever since he started making a name in the movie industry. He got people’s eyes following him around. It was no longer a surprise that the public was poking at the actor’s personal life. People were especially curious about his relationships and sexuality. So is Michael B. Jordan gay? Let’s find out the answer.
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Michael B. Jordan’s Sexuality: On Debunking Gay Rumors
The rumors swirling around the actor’s sexuality had been going on for a while. Triggering the gay rumors even more was an incident in 2016 wherein someone claimed to have hooked up with Jordan. The anonymous Instagram user, who claimed to be the actor’s secret male lover, said that he had a sex video of them together. He left a comment on one of Jordan’s Instagram posts saying:
I’ve given you two years of my life, Michael, two years! You will never find someone who’s going to love you like I did.”
That prompted other users to also leave comments on the actor’s Instagram post, adding fuel to the fire by speculating that he was gay.
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Michael B. Jordan, who usually chose to take these things for granted, decided to address the accusation once and for all through an Instagram video.
I usually don’t comment creep but, you know, sh*t, today I got time. So look, whoever’s angry, bitter, upset for whatever reason, grow the f*ck up ‘cause karma’s real. And I usually take the high road. I usually don’t say sh*t, I just let it roll [off] because people are going to be people. Y’all my fans. Y’all don’t need to hear me ranting about some B.S. Enjoy your family, enjoy your blessings, enjoy the people you hold close and cherish that.”
Jordan said in the video debunking the whole malicious claims
In 2020, rumors about the Black Panther actor’s sexuality bubbled to the surface once again. This was after former Hollywood publicist Amir Yass claimed that Jordan was hitting on him, and everyone else, while he was working as the actor’s assistant.
He walked around in boxers and no shirt. He was so flirtatious. He would flirt with a wall. He would flirt with me, with everyone — he was such a flirt. I was in his closet, and he was just like ‘Are we gonna kiss?’… yeah and I was like ‘Michael!’ and he was like, ‘I just like to josh around with you.'”
Amir Yass told Heather McDonald for Juicy Scoop
The incident stirred gay rumors about the Creed actor once again. While some said he could be gay, others said he could be bisexual.
Michael B. Jordan’s Relationships
Michal B. Jordan and Amber Jepson (2023)
Despite the undying rumors about Jordan’s sexuality, the actor was actually in several heterosexual relationships. Currently, he is reported to be in a relationship with UK model Amber Jepson. The two were said to still be in the early stage of their relationship, but a source said they were enamored by one another.
It’s early stages but Amber and Michael are really keen on each other. They make a handsome, cute couple and are both financially independent. Watch this space.”
a source told The Sun
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey (2020 – 2022)
Prior to this, Jordan was in a 2-year relationship with model Lori Harvey, daughter of the renowned American TV host, Steve Harvey. She was also the founder and CEO of SKN by LH. The pair, who have a 10-year age gap between them, were first rumored to be together in November 2020. They had their first red carpet debut as a couple at the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscars After Party, in March of the said year. They had, however, gone official before that public appearance.
When I was younger, I don’t know if I could have handled the onslaught of opinions and being picked apart, and also being conscious of what the other person’s going to go through.”
Jordan told The Hollywood Reporter during a December 2021 interview
That was the first time he talked about his relationship with the model, saying that he was happy with her.
It takes a special person to deal with that. There’s a premeditated planning of staying out of the way [of the public eye] that sometimes kills spontaneity and intimacy. 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.”
he said
The pair were together for two years before they called it quits on June 4, 2022.
Michael and Lori are both completely heartbroken. 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. They had great times together and brought out the best in each other.”
a source told the Entertainment Tonight
Another source told an outlet that Lori, who is 10 years younger than Michael, wasn’t ready to commit yet. The couple couldn’t agree on what worked in their relationship and it somehow caused the split up between the two.
[She] wasn’t ready to commit. She is very focused on her career. [She] realized that they weren’t on the same page [while they] were making plans for their future. She still wants to have fun and be free. Michael is a great guy. She is sad that their relationship didn’t work out, but she is moving on.”
another source told People
Michael B. Jordan and Ashlyn Castro (2018)
The actor was romantically linked to Instagram star Ashlyn Castro. They first sparked dating rumors when they were spotted going to a party together sometime in 2017.
The couple, although they never formally acknowledged their relationship to the public, was said to become an item sometime in 2018. They must have opted to keep mum about their romance as some fans were not in favor of their relationship. They were not happy about the fact that he was dating a Latina when he was black. Some people were even planning to boycott Jordan’s movie, “Black Panther”, because of that.
The romance was, however, short-lived as he was said to dump her to pursue Lori Harvey.
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Other Rumored Michael B. Jordan’s Girlfriends
The “sexiest man alive” was also linked to other high-profile celebrities.
In 2019, he was rumored to have something going on with Swedish singer Snoh Aalegra. This was after Jordan appeared in her music video for “Woah.” This was, however, denied by the actor, saying that L.A. is not an ideal place to date.
L.A. isn’t the best place to date. No offense to L.A.”
the actor told WSJ Magazine
In the same year, the actor was again linked to American actress Kiki Layne. The rumor started when the pair were spotted at a Tao Nightclub in Utah together. Apparently, a source shared with Us Weekly that aside from spending the whole night together, the pair were also showing some PDA as Jordan was seen kissing her on the cheek. They have also been spotted leaving the place in the same car together. This was neither confirmed nor denied by either party.
In 2015, Jordan was also linked to American model and socialite Kendall Jenner. The pair was spotted together several times, sparking dating rumors between them. The actor, however, debunked the rumor that romantically linked him to the media personality.
A lot of Black fans were feeling like, ‘Oh, my God, he should have been with a Black woman’ and that whole thing. I get it, but on the other hand it’s, like, relax. You know – it’s 2015. It’s okay! People can like one another, not necessarily from the same history or culture or whatever the f— it is. Kendall’s a friend of mine, you know. I don’t know her, like, that well, but I know her enough. People’s perspective on that is what it is.”
Michael B. Jordan tells GQ in an interview
Jordan was also rumored to have hooked up with rapper Iggy Azalea in 2012. This was after the rapper was said to tweet about the actor having a “Big Dick Energy”. The actor, however, denied the whole thing by saying:
I got caught in the frame, in the same picture. It’s so weird when you’re walking somewhere and you get caught in a picture – all of a sudden y’all are dating. Why is that? I don’t watch a lot of TV. All that extra stuff, that’s not me. I’m about my work, my business, my friends, my family. I have a good time when I’m supposed to. But other than that, I’m not into all that extra drama.”
Is Michael B. Jordan Gay?
No, Michael Jordan is not gay. The actor said it himself in 2016 when he slammed an internet troll who claimed to have slept with him. His dating history says otherwise, too, as he was never in a homosexual relationship.