With every new year comes a new batch of celebrity couples. Last year, several onscreen couples took their romances offscreen [1], while this year was sprinkled with some pretty unexpected romances. From Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra [2] to Jessie J and Channing Tatum [3], take a look at all the new celebrity romances that blossomed in 2018.
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra
After attending the Met Gala together in 2017, the pair's friendship turned into something more [5]. Not only did they spend Memorial Day weekend together, but they were also spotted at the Beauty and the Beast concert in Hollywood and an LA Dodgers game. In July, they got engaged [6] while celebrating Priyanka's birthday in London, and they are expected to wed [7] in December.
Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson
Following her breakup from Mac Miller, Ariana moved on with Pete Davidson [8] in May. They got engaged in July [9] after three weeks of dating; however, their romance was short-lived [10] as they split in October.
Chris Pine and Annabelle Wallis
After sparking relationship rumors with their outing at London's Heathrow Airport together in March, Us Weekly confirmed that the two are officially an item [11]. "Chris and Annabelle are dating!" an insider told the publication. "She was seeing someone else when they met. They kept it casual for the beginning. Chris was very attentive and wooed her to get her attention away from the other guy." In August, the two were spotted on holiday together [12] in Italy.
Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee
Jenna began dating the Tony Award winner [13] in October following her separation from Channing Tatum [14]. Their romance is fairly new, but judging from their recent dates, the two seem smitten with each other [15].
Jessie J and Channing Tatum
After calling it quits with Jenna Dewan [16], news broke in October that the actor moved on with the British singer. Things clearly seem to be getting serious as Channing reportedly took his 5-year-old daughter Everly [17] to one of Jessie's concerts in LA and both Jessie and Channing have basically already confirmed their romance [18] on Instagram.
Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger
Chris and Katherine first sparked dating rumors [19] in June, and a month later, they basically confirmed them when they were photographed making out during a series of outings around LA. According to Us Weekly, things are pretty serious and sources believe "they'll be engaged soon [20]."
Emma Watson and Brendan Wallace
Following her breakup from Chord Overstreet [21], Emma was seen getting pretty intimate with the tech CEO while vacationing in Mexico [22] in October. The two have yet to go public with their romance.
Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse
Robert appeared to move on [23] with Suki following his split from FKA Twigs. In July, the two were spotted enjoying a romantic date in London, though it's unclear if they're officially dating.
Timothée Chalamet and Lily-Rose Depp
The Kings costars seemingly confirmed that they're a couple [24] when they were photographed making out in NYC in October. Lily was previously linked to model Ash Stymest, but they broke up in April.
Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton
After meeting on the set of Bohemian Rhapsody, Rami and Lucy struck up a romance [25] in April. "He is so into her. He goes and visits her in London all the time," a source told Us Weekly.
Emilia Clarke and Charlie McDowell
Emilia casually confirmed that she's dating the director [26] in October after she posted a snap of the two cuddling on Instagram. It's unclear when they began dating, but the pair has been spotted on a series of PDA-filled outings [27] together since then.
Ashley Benson and Cara Delevingne
Rumors that Ashley and Cara were dating [28] first began swirling in August after the two were spotted kissing [29] at a London airport. A month later, Ashley basically confirmed their romance when she commented on one of Cara's Instagram photos, writing, "Mine."
Joshua Jackson and Jodie Turner-Smith
Joshua was first linked to the actress [30] when they were spotted walking their dogs in LA in August. Neither Joshua nor Jodie have publicly confirmed their romance yet, but they were spotted holding hands [31] while out and about in LA in November. Joshua was previously linked to actress [32] Alyssa Julya Smith.
Princess Beatrice and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
The royal has reportedly been dating [33] the multi-millionaire property developer since September. According to People, the pair have known each other for years, but only recently got together.
Kourtney Kardashian and Luka Sabbat
Kourtney and Luka were first linked [35] in September following Kourtney's split from Younes Bendjima [36]. It's still unclear if they are officially a couple, but the actor has been a friend of the Kardashian-Jenner family for quite a few months now.
Camila Cabello and Matthew Hussey
The singer is reportedly romancing [39] dating coach Matthew Hussey. The two were spotted on a PDA-filled holiday [40] in Mexico back in February.
Chloë Grace Moretz and Dylan O'Brien
Following Chloë's breakup from Brooklyn Beckham [41] in April, the duo sparked romance rumours after they were spotted hanging out in LA in August. According to People, the two may be dating [42].
Kendall Jenner and Ben Simmons
The model is reportedly dating the NBA player [43]. In May, the pair was spotted hanging out with a group of friends in NYC before enjoying a dinner date at the Beverly Hills Hotel in LA the following week. Kendall was previously linked to fellow NBA star Blake Griffin.
Aaron Rodgers and Danica Patrick
After much speculation, Danica revealed that she's dating Aaron Rodgers [44] in a January interview with the Associated Press. "Yes, Aaron and I are dating," she said, adding that they first met at the 2012 ESPY Awards. Aaron was last linked to Olivia Munn, while Danica ended her five-year relationship [45] with NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. in December 2017.
Hayden Panettiere and Brian Hickerson
Hayden moved on with the aspiring actor [46] after her split from Wladimir Klitschko in August. The two reportedly "hit it off [47]" after meeting through mutual friends and he is "just started getting into the acting business." According to E! News, Brian has been Hayden's sounding board" since her breakup from Wladimir and "has really been there for her."
Shia LaBeouf and FKA Twigs
Following his divorce from Mia Goth [48], Shia began dating the musician. In September, the two were seen on a friendly stroll [49] in LA, and they'll both be starring in Shia's upcoming film, Honey Boy.