Who is Callum Turner? The British actor engaged to Dua Lipa
is engaged! The 'Radical Optimism' singer has a massive diamond ring on her finger, making her levitate with all the romance. Not only is she obsessed with the sparkling stone, but she also feels delighted to know that the person with whom she's going to spend the rest of her life knows her so very well.
Who is this person, though?
Who is
Callum Turner
?
Dua Lipa has been engaged to the charming British actor, Callum Turner. The 35-year-old has worked on a lot of projects, including 'The Last Letter From Your Lover,' 'The Boys in the Boat,' 'Masters of the Air,' 'The Only Living Boy In New York,' 'The Capture,' 'Divine,' and many more. However, the actor wasn't a household name until he was linked to the 29-year-old pop icon.
Born and raised in Chelsea, London, Callum Turner has a background of passionate creative forces.
While growing up, he was fond of football and wanted to become an athlete. 'I wasn't good enough. I didn't know I had to put in as much effort as the others,' he told GQ. When Turner was 17, he diverted his direction and decided to become an actor, turning things for the better.
For Callum, the acting experiences are sacred as he gets to learn a lot through projects. 'Everyone that you come into contact with, you take something from them,' he stated in a 2018 interview with Flaunt Magazine.
'I'm hungry for information. Whether that's reading Jane Eyre or a book on spirituality or space. I'm just hungry for as much culture as possible,' he continued.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner
Recently, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner made a dazzling appearance at the red carpet of the MET Gala 2025, where the struts were transcendent, and the poses were iconic. The engagement rumours started floating around the internet when the singer posted a picture dump in December 2024, and the eagle-eyed fans spotted a shimmering ring on her finger.
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