Suspected that Angelina and British rapper Akala are dating?
Angelina, a 49-year-old Hollywood icon, and 40-year-old British rapper and activist Akala are often spotted together, leading to speculation about a potential romantic relationship. Their recent appearances together at high-profile events have sparked rumors, making fans curious about the true nature of their relationship.
Akala joined Angelina at the New York Film Festival
On September 29, 2024, Akala was seen attending the premiere of Angelina’s latest film Maria at the New York Film Festival. The rapper was seen sharing a warm moment with Angelina’s adopted child, along with her son. Angelina smiled brightly looking at Akala hugging her son at the event. This public appearance further fueled rumors of a closer relationship between the two.
Just a day earlier, Akala was also present at a private party hosted by Angelina at her Atelier Jolie showroom in New York. Photos shared by Atelier Jolie’s official Instagram account on September 28 show Akala attentively listening to the conversation between Angelina and guest, poet and singer Mustafa. The appearance comes shortly after the rapper was seen leaving a hotel in Venice with Angelina during a visit to the Venice Film Festival in late August.
Appear regularly in public
Angelina and Akala’s increasing number of public appearances have naturally led to speculation that the two may be romantically involved. Fans first started noticing their connection at the Calabash Literary Festival in Jamaica, where Akala was photographed with Angelina and her daughters Zahara and Shiloh. At the time, In Touch magazine reported that the couple had been dating for at least a year.
However, contrary to these rumors, sources close to the stars continuously deny any romantic relationship. In August 2024, a source for People magazine denied the allegations, emphasizing that Angelina and Akala are just friends. Akala is said to be in a relationship with Chanelle Newman, co-founder and executive producer of the Hip-hop Shakespeare Company.
Strong friendships and a shared passion for social activism
Angelina and Akala are said to be deeply connected through their shared passion for humanitarian work and social activism. A source familiar with the situation told PEOPLE that the two have collaborated on human rights projects multiple times and have been close friends for many years. “Both are deeply committed to social causes and activism. Angelina respects Akala very much,” the source revealed.
These sentiments were echoed by Us Weekly, which published a similar statement on October 2, 2024, asserting that the pair are nothing more than close friends. Angelina is still single and is currently focusing on her career and children.
Angelina’s private life after divorce
Since her public divorce from actor Brad in 2016, Angelina has kept her personal life private. Although she regularly shares updates about her children and work, she has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships. The actress always maintains a humble attitude, prioritizing family and humanitarian efforts over dating rumors.
Brad, on the other hand, has moved on and is currently dating 34-year-old jewelry designer Ines de Ramon. Ines has been living with Pitt since February 2024, signaling a serious commitment between the two.
Angelina’s future goals
Currently, it seems that Angelina is staying away from romantic entanglements and is completely focused on her family and professional endeavors. The rumors surrounding her and Akala, while intriguing, seem to be nothing more than speculation. With her growing involvement in humanitarian projects and the release of the film Maria, Angelina’s future appears to be entirely dedicated to making a difference through both art and activism.
