If you are familiar with the ‘macho’ Michael B Jordan, it might come as a bit of a shock to know that his sexuality has been discussed several times over the years. How accurate are the speculations?
PEOPLE Magazine’s 2020 “Sexiest Man Alive,” Michael B Jordan’s stellar looks have made him one of the most eligible Hollywood bachelors. So, what sparked the rumors surrounding his sexuality? Here’s all we know.
Who Is Michael B Jordan?
Michael Bakari Jordan is a famous American actor, director, and model. He was born on February 9, 1987, in Santa Ana, California, to his parents, Donna and Michael A Jordan. His family lived in Santa Ana for two years before moving to Newark, New Jersey, where Jordan grew up. Michael attended Newark Arts High School, where his mother worked, and his love for acting, sports, and modeling grew.
The “Creed” star worked as a child model for brands like Toys “R” Us during his early years. He fully embarked on his career as an actor in 1999. He featured in many projects over the years but got his breakthrough in 2013 as Oscar Grant in “Fruitvale Station.”
His seamless execution of the role earned a lot of praise from Hollywood critics and fellow actors alike. Later that year, PEOPLE and Variety named him “An Actor to Watch.” Since then, Michael has featured in some significant blockbusters like Marvel’s “Black Panther” and his recurring role in the “Creed” franchise.
Is Michael B Jordan Gay?
Michael B Jordan is not gay. Like several other celebrities, it has become a norm for every star in the spotlight to have rumors about their sexuality and even the “A Journal for Jordan” star has not been spared.
Rumors started circulating sometime in 2016 when famous Hollywood publicist and assistant, Amir Yass, implied in an interview that Michael tried to kiss him while he was working as a house assistant for the actor.
Amir said made these allegations during an episode of Juicy Scoop’s “Heather McDonald,” where he said:
“HE’D WALK AROUND HIS HOUSE AND I WAS THE HOUSE ASSISTANT AT THAT TIME, SO I WAS HELPING HIM MOVE AND HE’D WALK AROUND IN BOXERS AND NO SHIRT. HE’D FLIRT WITH ME, HE’D FLIRT WITH EVERYONE IN THE OFFICE – HE JUST FLIRTED WITH THE WALL – HE WAS SUCH A FLIRT. I was in his closet and he was just like… he was like… ‘Are we gonna kiss?’”.
As expected, this raised a few eyebrows, but Amir quickly clarified that nothing happened and that he was not trying to out anyone. However, the damage had been done already as the internet ran with the story and rumors started.
Later in 2016, when the rumors reached an all-time high, Michael took to Instagram to address them. In the now-deleted video post, the actor said, “I usually don’t comment creep, but, you know, s–t, today I got time. So look, whoever’s angry, bitter, upset for whatever reason, grow the f–k up cause karma’s real.”
The rumors have since died down, and fans on the internet seem to be more focused on his dating history.
Michael B Jordan’s Past Relationships
Michael has had a long list of relationships with several other famous stars. The most known one was with popular TV Host Steve Harvey’s daughter, Lori. So, who has he dated, and is he currently in a relationship?
Meet his current, rumored, and ex-girlfriends.
Amber Jepson (2023 – Present)
Michael B. Jordan is reportedly dating UK model Amber Jepson. It was reported that the two allegedly met after Michael bought stakes in the English football club AFC Bournemouth.
According to the source, Michael and Jepson are keen on each other, and we can’t wait to see how their love story evolves.
Lori Harvey (2020 – 2022)
Michael and Lori were rumored to have begun dating in November 2020. He confirmed this in many interviews and stated that they were happy together.
Michael and Lori Harvey dated for almost two years before their breakup in June 2022. This came as a shock to many as the couple’s relationship was greatly admired by fans.
Snoh Aalegra (2019)
Swedish musician Snoh Aalegra and Michael were rumored to be dating after he appeared in her music video for “Woah.” Michael eventually cleared the air and mentioned in an interview that they were not together.
Kiki Layne (2019)
Michael B Jordan was spotted with fellow Hollywood star Kiki Layne at Tao Nightclub in Utah in the summer of 2019. A source claimed that the two spent the whole night with Michael kissing her neck till they left the club in the same car that night. Neither of them has come to deny or verify these claims.
Kendall Jenner (2015)
In 2015, multiple sightings of Michael B Jordan and celebrity model Kendall Jenner together sparked rumors of their dating.
Michael later clarified that Kendall was just his friend in an interview with GQ.
Iggy Azalea (2012)
Michael was rumored to be dating rapper Iggy Azalea in 2012 after she Twitted that the actor has “Big D*ck Energy.” Michael mentioned that the two did not date at that time.
The actor does not seem to care much about the rumors. He continues to focus on his life, making his career and happiness his top priorities.