White Actors Who Have Dated Black Women

Interracial relationships have long been part of Hollywood history, and many white actors have partnered with Black women publicly through dating and marriage. This list highlights well documented relationships across different eras and countries, noting key timelines, public appearances, and collaborative projects. Each entry focuses on clear facts such as when couples were first linked, milestones like engagements or marriages, and notable professional work that brought them into the spotlight. The aim is to provide straightforward context that readers can verify through widely known public records without speculation.

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro married actress Diahnne Abbott in 1976 and they had two children together before divorcing in 1988. He later had a long relationship with model and actress Toukie Smith in the late 1980s and early 1990s. De Niro married philanthropist Grace Hightower in 1997 and they separated in 2018. He remains one of the most acclaimed American actors with films like ‘Raging Bull’ and ‘The Irishman’ marking different eras of his career.

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper dated actress Zoe Saldana after working together on ‘The Words’. They were first linked in 2011 and were on and off through 2013. The pair appeared at industry events and were photographed together during awards season that year. Cooper later starred in films such as ‘American Sniper’ and ‘A Star Is Born’ while Saldana expanded her work in major franchises.

Robert Pattinson

Robert Pattinson began dating musician and actress FKA twigs in 2014. They attended events like the Met Gala together and were engaged in 2015 according to multiple entertainment outlets at the time. The relationship lasted several years before ending later in the decade. Pattinson has continued leading roles in projects including ‘The Batman’ while FKA twigs pursued acclaimed music and film work.

Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf and FKA twigs were first linked in 2018 after meeting on the set of ‘Honey Boy’. They were photographed together at public events during their relationship. Twigs later filed a lawsuit in 2020 that drew significant media coverage and public discussion. Both have continued working in film and music respectively.

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston and actress Zawe Ashton were first linked after co starring in a West End production and later appeared together at the 2022 BAFTAs. The couple announced their engagement in 2022 and later welcomed a child. Ashton joined the Marvel universe with a major role while Hiddleston continued his work as Loki on screen. They have kept many personal details private while making occasional red carpet appearances.

Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson married actress Jodie Turner Smith in 2019 after being linked earlier that year. They welcomed a daughter in 2020 and made notable appearances together at film festivals and fashion events. Both have led film and television projects during their marriage. Public records in 2023 indicated a separation process while each pursued ongoing work.

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum began a relationship with actress and creator Zoe Kravitz after working together on a project where she directed and he starred. They were photographed together in New York and appeared at events such as the Met Gala. The couple became engaged in 2023 according to wide entertainment coverage. Each continues active careers with Tatum producing and acting and Kravitz directing and acting.

Chris Pine

Chris Pine and Zoe Kravitz were romantically linked in the mid 2010s. They attended events together including fashion week functions and awards after parties. The relationship was relatively low profile and concluded before their later partnerships. Pine continued leading roles in films such as ‘Star Trek’ entries and ‘Wonder Woman’.

Tom Holland

Tom Holland and Zendaya were first rumored to be dating during the promotion of ‘Spider Man’ films and later confirmed their relationship through public appearances and social media posts. They have been photographed together at premieres and sporting events. Both have continued prominent roles in film and television. Their relationship drew attention due to their on screen partnership and international fanbase.

Jacob Elordi

Jacob Elordi and Zendaya were linked in 2019 after working on ‘Euphoria’. They were photographed together during trips and public outings in 2019 and 2020. The relationship ended before each moved on to other partnerships. Elordi has since starred in projects that expanded his film career while Zendaya’s profile rose further with major releases.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt dated British singer Sinitta in the late 1980s. The relationship occurred early in his career before his breakout film roles. They have both spoken about that period in various interviews over the years. Pitt later built a long filmography that includes ‘Fight Club’ and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’.

Matthew Lawrence

Matthew Lawrence began dating Chilli of TLC in 2022. The couple confirmed the relationship publicly in early 2023 through social media and appearances. They have attended concerts and entertainment events together. Lawrence is known for work on ‘Boy Meets World’ and films from the 1990s and 2000s while Chilli continues to tour and record.

Zac Efron

Zac Efron dated model and designer Sami Miro beginning in 2014. They were frequently photographed together at premieres and sporting events until their breakup in 2016. During that time Efron starred in projects that included comedies and dramas across major studios. Miro launched fashion ventures and collaborations in the same period.

Evan Peters

Evan Peters and recording artist Halsey dated from 2019 to 2020. They appeared together at red carpet events and shared posts on social media during their relationship. The couple separated in 2020 while both continued busy schedules. Peters went on to earn major acclaim for roles in television and limited series projects.

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