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Rosie Huntington-WhiteleyandJason Stathamhave been together for over a decade.
The supermodel and theFast & Furiousstarfirst began dating in 2009 after meeting at a party, and they gotengaged in 2016. While they haven’t officially tied the knot, the couple have celebrated plenty of major milestones together, including the births of their two children, Jack and Isabella.
Huntington-Whiteley and Statham plan on marrying eventually, however, the mom of two has saidthey are in no rushto get down the aisle. “I think the time will come,” she toldExtrashortly after welcoming their son, Jack. “We’ve been so focused on our work and Jack came along, we definitely talk about it. We’re looking forward to that time. It’s also not a huge priority for us. We’re so happy.”
Though they do attend red carpet events together and occasionally post about each other on social media, Huntington-Whiteley and Statham don’t share too many details about their life as a couple — and now a family of four. However, it is clear that the pair have a lot of love for one another.
From the Met Gala dates to family vacations, here’s everything to know about Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham’s relationship.
Early 2009: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham meet
Huntington-Whiteley and Statham, who are both British, first became acquainted at a party in London, as the model shared during a Q&A session on her Instagram Story, perThe Daily Mail. “It was instant chemistry,” she said. The pair began dating shortly after, though they kept their relationship very low-key and private in the early days.
During a 2013 interview withGlamour, Huntington-Whiteley later shared what initially attracted her to Statham and why their 20-year age gap doesn’t matter to her. “His knowledge and strength are really inspiring and attractive, and that can come with a man who’s had a bit of time,” she said. “We have a connection that has nothing to do with age. Work comes and goes, but if you have someone at home who thinks you’re the greatest person in the world, that keeps you going.”
February 27, 2011: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham make their red carpet debut
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Huntington-Whiteley and Statham made their red carpet debut as a couple at the 2011Vanity FairOscar Party. TheTransformersactress stunned in a strapless gold gown and Statham stared adoringly at her as they posed for photos together.
May 2, 2011: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham attend the Met Gala
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The couple hit the red carpet at the2011 Met Gala. The model wore a raspberry-pink Burberry Prorsum gown for the event, while Statham looked handsome in a tux. Huntington-Whiteley and Statham have attended the high-profile gala several times since: Theyposed for picturestogether in 2016, and Huntington-Whiteleyattended soloin 2019.
June 11, 2014: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley says Jason Statham has taught her Cockney rhyming slang
In an interview forThe Violet Files, Huntington-Whiteley shared that laughter is a key part of her relationship with Statham. “Jason has taught me nearly the whole dictionary of Cockney rhyming slang,” she said. “I get quite a few odd looks because people don’t expect it to come out of my mouth. In the U.S. people just think we are bonkers.”
April 2015: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley opens up about life with Jason Statham
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In 2015, Huntington-Whiteley got candid about beingone-half of a celebrity couple. “It can become a frenzy walking down the street with [Jason],” she told Net-a-Porter’sThe Edit. “People relate to him and feel like he’s the guy they grew up with, so it’s tricky. You can’t always do the right thing … Doing normal stuff just isn’t the same.”
January 10, 2016: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham are engaged
At the 2016Golden Globes, Huntington-Whiteley sported a stunningengagement ringas she walked the red carpet with Statham. The model paired the piece — a 20th-century round stone set on a diamond and platinum band — with a glittering golden Atelier Versace gown. Reps for the couple confirmed the engagement to PEOPLE the following day.
DesignerNeil Lanelater told PEOPLE that Statham was hands-on in the search for the perfect ring. “It’s classic and elegant and the stone is perfection,” Lane said of the ring, which sits in its original Edwardian setting. “Jasonwanted something perfectand flawless and he kept coming back to this one. He knew it was right.”
July 26, 2016: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley calls Jason Statham “the love of my life”
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Huntington-Whiteley gave her fiancé the ultimate birthday shout-outon Instagram, captioning a shirtless picture of theThe Expendablesactor, “Happy Birthday to the love of my life… 🔥😍😛.”
February 27, 2017: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham hit the red carpet
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The couple’s son,Jack Oscar, was born on June 24, 2017. The new mom shared the news on Instagram, posting a black-and-white photo of her newborn’s tiny hand holding hers. “Our little man arrived! Jack Oscar Statham - 8.8lbs on Saturday June 24th. 👼🏼❤️,” she wrote in the caption.
The following year, Huntington-Whiteley toldExtrathat Statham had taken to fatherhood easily. “He is very happy to get up at 5 in the morning and do daddy duty and let me sleep an extra hour,” she said. “He’s very hands-on,he’s a brilliant dad. I am very lucky, he’s a great partner.”
In a later interview with PEOPLE, TheMad Max: Fury Roadactress opened up about becoming a mom. “I think [Jack is] thecutest thing in the world, and I want to scream it from the rooftops,” Huntington-Whiteley said. “Motherhood is just a wonderful journey of many ups and downs … every day there is a new set of challenges and a new set of triumphs.”
She also shared why she and Statham have chosen to keep their son out of the spotlight, adding, “I just want him to basically grow up as normal as he can and to see what his parents do as their work, but when they come home, it’s family time.”
December 20, 2017: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham vacation with Jack
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May 29, 2018: Jason Statham congratulates Rosie Huntington-Whiteley on Rose Inc.
Statham gave his fiancée anInstagram shout-outwhen she launched her beauty brandRose Inc.The actor rarely posts about Huntington-Whiteley on his page, mostly opting for work-related snaps, but took a moment to recognize her new endeavor. “This girl launched her new venture today,” he wrote alongside a photo of the brand’s chief creative officer. “So proud to see you chase your dreams and make them a reality. Congratulations babe.”
August 6, 2018: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham’s son photobombs his parents
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While posing for photos in their home ahead of the premiere ofThe Meg, the couple’s son, Jack, ran into Huntington-Whiteley and Statham’s photo. The model shared a picture of Jack’s adorablephotobombing momenton Instagram, writing in the caption, “Dads movie premiere. So proud of you j.”
In the photo, Huntington-Whiteley donned a dramatic black Stella McCartney gown and Statham rocked a tux, while Jack is seen from behind in a diaper.
June 15, 2019: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shares a photo of Jason Statham and son Jack
In June 2019, the family took a European getaway, and Huntington-Whiteley posteda sweet shotof her toddler son and Statham enjoying the view in Italy. “Cuore mio,” she captioned the picture, which translates to “my heart.” The family also went back to their English roots, where Huntington-Whiteleyshared a photoof her “London boys.”
Earlier that year, Jack and his parents jetted off ona tropical vacationto Hawaii and French Polynesia, where he went lagoon dipping with his model mom.
March 25, 2020: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham quarantine together during COVID-19 pandemic
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Huntington-Whiteley opened up about herlockdown experience. “I’m at home in Los Angeles with Jason and our son, Jack,” she said in a Rose Inc. series called “The Distancing Diaries,” adding that entertaining Jack while practicing social distancing was proving difficult. “When I am not working, I spend my time trying to figure out how to entertain a 2-year-old indoors, which is a real challenge, I must say,” she said.
Huntington-Whiteley used the time to nest and focus on house projects; she evenincluded a picof Jack helping his mom in the kitchen. “I’m also cooking a lot more, which may or may not be a good thing for those who have to eat it!” she said. “I also have a to-do list of things like reorganizing my pantry and hanging family photos in our hallway.”
April 17, 2020: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley reveals that her son Jack has a “booming voice” like Jason Statham
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While Huntington-Whiteley doesn’t post her son’s face on social media, she isn’t afraid to share a story about him when the moment is right. In an Instagram Q&A, she told fans Jack is taking after his dad. “I’m really proud to say he has a proper English accent and he does have thesame booming loud voiceas Jason,” she wrote. “The pair of them are sooo noisy!!”
Huntington-Whiteley had previously spoken about wanting to add to her family. When a fan asked if she and Stathamwanted to have more kidson Instagram, she answered that they “would love to.”
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A few weeks after Isabella’s birth, she told fans she was “feeling very well” and enjoying life as a mom of two. “Second time round I feel much more confident and relaxed,” she shared on Instagram. “Mentally and physically I have felt better too. Truly feeling very grateful for these days with my family.”
March 14, 2022: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shares photos of her and Jason Statham’s daughter
A few months later, the mom of two posted amirror selfietaken while nursing Isabella during a vacation in France.
May 12, 2023: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley supports Jason Statham atFast Xpremiere in Rome
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September 18, 2023: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham attend London Fashion Week
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The couple sat front row atBurberry’s London Fashion Week show. Huntington-Whiteley turned heads in a trench coat and yellow heels, while Statham looked handsome in a black suit paired with a green sweater.
source: people.com
