What happened between Lori Harvey and Damson Idris? The couple split after one year of dating and reveal the reason for the breakup in a heart-wrenching statement.
Steve Harvey and Marjorie Harvey‘s daughter Lori Harvey has made a name for herself as a model who was previously under IMG Models Management agency in the United States, as well as Select Model Management in Europe.
She is most popular for her tall list of ex-boyfriends and having remarkable dating history which includes A-List American celebrities; from actors, models, and musicians.
For a year, she was in a relationship with actor Damson Idris; they got together in January 2023. The pair had been inseparable since the two made their relationship IG official this past January. Looks like that has changed, as folks have noticed that they haven’t been pictured together in a lil’ minute.
Shortly, the former couple released a joint statement to confirm the news of their breakup. Here’s everything we know.
Why did Lori Harvey and Damson Idris break up?
Lori Harvey has put herself back on the market after breaking up with her boyfriend of one year.
Lori, 26, and British actor Damson Idris, 32, broke up and unfollowed each other on social media on Tuesday.
It started as a speculation from fans but the pair have put the speculations to rest and announced the end of their one-year relationship.
The ex-couple gave a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that said: “We are at a point in our lives where our individual paths require our full attention and dedication.
“We part ways remaining friends with nothing but love and respect for each other and the time we shared together.”
Early on Tuesday, before their official statement, internet sleuths realized the couple unfollowed each other on Instagram.
The Shade Room was the first to post about the unfollowing while recognizing the pair hadn’t been seen together in some time.
It was also noted that Lori and the Snowfall actor arrived separately at Odell Beckham Jr’s birthday party on Monday.
The couple was first spotted together last December at a restaurant in West Hollywood, California.
At the beginning of 2023, Damson made their relationship Instagram official by sharing a photo of him and Lori on his Story.
Fans on social media seem to love the energy Lori brings to her dating life.
One said: “Her ability to attach and detach is immaculate & needs to be studied on a collegiate level.”
Regarding her outfit at Odell’s party, another said: “And she wore panties that show one half of the kitty. She’s on the prowl for her next victim.”
A third said: “I can’t wait for her book to come out, ‘Act Like a Lady, Play em Like a Man’”
Someone said: “I love Lori. Mainly cuz she never talks about it, she just keeps it moving.”
A fifth said: “Omg she is really having her way with the finest men on earth.”
Who is Lori Harvey’s ex-boyfriend, Damson Idris?
Lori Harvey previously dated British actor Damson Idris.
Idris was born in London on September 2, 1991, and is of Nigerian descent.
According to his IMDb bio, although he had a natural talent for the arts, “His dream nonetheless was to become a professional football player.
“He also played rugby and in 2002 he shook the hand of Queen Elizabeth II when his team took part in her Golden Jubilee. It wasn’t until a knee injury that he began to seriously consider a career in acting.”
Idris graduated from Brunel University in England, where he studied Theatre, Film & Television Studies and attained a BA Honours degree.
The aspiring actor also went on to train at the Identity School of Acting.
After getting his start in theatre, Idris moved on to the small screen.
He is well-known for his breakout role as Franklin Saint in the FX crime drama, Snowfall, which debuted in July 2017.
Idris’ smaller roles include several TV series:
- Casualty (1986)
- Doctors (2000)
- Miranda (2009)
- Black Mirror (2011)
He has also been featured in films like City of Tiny Lights (2016), Megan Leavey (2017), and The Commuter (2018).
However, his first leading role in a movie was in 2018 in the autobiographical, Farming, where he played Enitan.
His latest lead work includes Netflix’s action sci-fi film, Outside the Wire which premiered in 2021.
Who has Lori Harvey previously been linked to?
Harvey has been linked to several A-List stars including Dutch soccer player Memphis Depay in 2017, rapper Trey Songz in 2018, and rapper Future in 2020.
However, her longest relationship was with Black Panther star Michael B Jordan.
The pair made it official in early January 2021 but split up in early June 2022 after over a year of dating.
A source told PEOPLE that the reason behind their separation included Harvey not being ready to “commit.”
“[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.”