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Rami MalekandLucy Boyntoncalled it quits in 2022.
The couple didn’t announce their split but it was seemingly confirmed when Malek was spotted hanging out with hisNo Time to Diecostar Léa Seydoux.
Malek and Boynton — who portrayed real-life boyfriend and girlfriendFreddie MercuryandMary AustininBohemian Rhapsody— sparked romance rumors leading up to the film’s premiere. However, it wasn’t until the 2019 awards season thatMalek confirmed their relationship.
“Thank you, Lucy Boynton. You have been my ally, my confidant, you are my love,” Malek said in an acceptance speech at the 2019 Palm Springs International Film Festival.
From their PDA-filled appearances to their unplanned matching outfits, here’s a complete timeline of Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton’s relationship.
2017: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton meet on the set ofBohemian Rhapsody
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Malek and Boynton grew close while filmingBohemian Rhapsody, the biographical musical drama aboutQueen’s legendary frontman. Malek and Boynton played real-life partners Mercury and Austin.
The couple first met at Abbey Road Studios in London before production got underway. It was Malek who first approached Boynton. “Rami felt so much the leader of that set,” Boynton said in a 2019 interview withNew York Magazine. After working out the details of a particular scene together, Boynton knew she needed Malek in her corner.
May 2018: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton attend a concerttogether
After wrappingBohemian Rhapsody, Malek and Boyntonwere spotted togetherat aU2concert just outside of Los Angeles.
August 11, 2018: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton share a kiss on a lunch date
Three months after their concert date, Malek and Boynton continued to fuel romance rumors when they were photographed out to lunch in L.A. The two weren’t shy about PDA — they reportedlyshared kissesat the table and walked out of the restaurant arm-in-arm.
January 3, 2019: Rami Malek confirms he’s dating Lucy Boynton
Malekconfirmed his relationshipwith Boynton at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. The festival honored Malek with the award for best breakthrough performance, and he dedicated the win to his “love” during his acceptance speech.
“Thank you, Lucy Boynton. You have been my ally, my confidant, you are my love,” he said. “I appreciate you so much.”
January 13, 2019: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton unintentionally coordinate outfits
Malek and Boynton made quite an entrance at the 2019 Critics' Choice Awards when they walked the blue carpetdonning coordinating attire. Later that year, Boynton revealed how the unintended matching moment happened in an interview withPORTERmagazine.
“I always leave earlier than him. I get ready with my team, then see him at the event,” Boynton said. “It was only when we were sitting down that we did that kind of look across, and it was like, ‘Ha!’ "
The actress added that they don’t want to be known as the matching couple. “Really, I don’t think we want to be that couple, the coordinated duo!” she continued. “Being ‘thing one’ and ‘thing two’ is not the trajectory we’re aiming for.”
January 27, 2019: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton get cozy at the SAG Awards
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While the couple didn’t walk the 2019 Screen Actors Guild Awards red carpet together,they cozied upduring the ceremony.
“They’re glancing at each other and exchanging knowing laughs during the show,” a source told PEOPLE at the time. “He also checked in with her before leaving the table during a commercial break like a boyfriend would.”
January 28, 2019: Rami Malek spends time with Lucy Boynton and her mom
In addition to their numerous red carpet and awards show appearances, Malek and Boynton spent time with each other’s parents.
The day after theSAG Awards, Malek was spotted walking around L.A.with Boynton and her mother, Adriaane Pielou. The trio were dressed in black-and-white attire as they grabbed a bite to eat before going shopping.
February 5, 2019: Lucy Boynton says it’s “a shock” when she and Rami Malek match
Malek and Boynton may be red carpet couple goals, but they take none of the credit. “When [our outfits]looked somewhat coordinatedit’s always been a bit of a shock,” Boynton told reporters at the Rodarte Fall/Winter 2019 show in Pasadena, California. The actress added that while their matching looks are never pre-planned, she’s “always really admired” her boyfriend’s style.
“His stylist,Ilaria Urbinati, is one of my favorite people and has such great taste and always very out there,” Boynton said. “So it’s exciting to see what she puts on her clients.”
February 22, 2019: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton celebrateBohemian Rhapsody
February 24, 2019: Rami Malek kisses Lucy Boynton after winning Academy Award
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After thanking his family, the film’s producers and Queen, Malek concluded his acceptance speech with a few words for Boynton: “Lucy Boynton, you’re the heart of this film. You are beyond immensely talented — you have captured my heart. Thank you so much.”
Earlier that month, a source told PEOPLE that the pair seemed “totally in love.” The source added, “When they spend time in Los Angeles, they have a fun social schedule. They often go out to lunch and dinner. If they are alone, they usually sit on the same side of the table to cuddle.”
April 28, 2019: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton go shopping in New York City
Soon after Malek’s Oscar win, the couple were photographedon a shopping spreein N.Y.C. Boynton, who had her arm laced through Malek’s, sported an orange button-down dress paired with black tights. Malek tied together his blue jeans and black shirt ensemble with a heather gray coat.
May 6, 2019: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton attend the 2019 Met Gala
For her Met Gala debut, Boynton donned a pale pink Prada gown and dyed her hair aqua. She wore a crown embellished with pastel flowers and jewels. Meanwhile, Malek sported an all-black suit complete with boots and an 18-karat Cartier pin.
September 1, 2019: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton enjoy the Venice Film Festival
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In September 2019, Malek and Boyntonattended the Venice Film Festival. They arrived at the MiuMiu photocall together and held hands as they smiled for photos.
September 2019: Lucy Boynton opens up about relationship with Rami Malek
TheIpcress Fileactress got candid about her relationship with Malek during an interview withPORTERmagazine. Apart from their shared love for fashion, Boynton shared howher boyfriend has taught hera lot about acting.
“[He’s] been doing it longer,” she said. “And I think the main thing is to take your time. I want to do this for the rest of my life, and it’s easy to think that you have to keep the momentum going, a phrase you hear a lot.”
Boynton added, “It’s tempting once you’ve done one thing to quickly sign on to something else, so you have something to talk about. I’ve learnt that’s not the case, and that you can take your time to do really good quality pieces, rather than just doing everything.”
September 2019: Lucy Boynton reveals advice Rami Malek’s mom gave her
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While speaking to PEOPLE, Boynton revealedthe pep talkMalek’s mother gave her after she thought she blew heraudition for Netflix’sThe Politician. She explained that she had originally been trying to reach her boyfriend, but his mom answered the phone. It turned out her advice was exactly what Boynton needed.
“Nelly [Malek’s mother] is the one you call because she’s done the talk,” the actress said. “So she just states, ‘No, here’s how it is: you are fine, you have all these actor’s anxieties and this is what it’s actually like.’ "
Boynton continued, “She kinda just takes you down and breaks it down.”
September 26, 2019: Lucy Boynton brings Rami Malek as her date toThe Politicianpremiere
Malekshowed up in supportof Boynton at the N.Y.C. premiere of Netflix’sThe Politician. The couple were also spotted at the afterparty.
January 5, 2020: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton walk the Golden Globes red carpet
The day prior, the couplemade an appearanceat the Saint Laurent pre-Golden Globesparty, which Malek co-hosted with designer Anthony Vaccarello in L.A.
February 9, 2020: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton attend the Academy Awards
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Boynton was a supportive girlfriend at the 2020 Academy Awards, where Malek presented the Oscar for Best Actress. Malek wore an all-black Saint Laurent suit while Boynton gleamed in a black-and-white white dress paired with a red lip. The couplewalked the red carpetholding hands and posed for photographs.
February 22, 2020: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton attend a hockey game
TheBohemian Rhapsodycostars were all smiles duringtheir date nightat Madison Square Garden, where they watched the San Jose Sharks play the New York Rangers.
September 28, 2021: Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton hold hands atNo Time to Dieafterparty
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Although Malek walked the red carpet at the premiere ofNo Time to Diesolo, Boynton joined him at the afterparty. The couple werespotted holding handsand being affectionate with each other at the London event. Per usual, they donned coordinating attire: Malek sported a black tuxedo while Boynton wore a black jumpsuit with silver jewelry. Malek played the villain Safin inDaniel Craig’s finalBondfilm.
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Boynton experienced a range of emotions following Malek’s 2019 Academy Awards acceptance speech for best actor, which he concluded with a dedication to her.
Reflecting on the moment during a March 2022 interview withYOU, Boynton recalled feeling “really unaware” that there were other people in the room hearing Malek’s public declaration of love.
December 2022: Rami Malek has dinner with his costar Léa Seydoux
Malek and Seydoux were also spotted together atLeonardo DiCaprio’s48th birthday party, according toThe Daily Mail.
September 21, 2023: Rami Malek kisses Emma Corrin in London
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Malek seemingly confirmed his new romance with Corrin when the couple werephotographed kissingin a park in London. One month prior, a source told PEOPLE that theMr. Robotstar “has fun” with the actress and that they’re an “affectionate” pair.
source: people.com
