James Blake and Jameela Jamil.Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty
Jameela JamilandJames Blakehave each other’s backs.
The couple first sparked romance rumors back in 2015, and have been sharing looks into their supportive relationship ever since.
When they’re not being proud plus-ones for each other at awards shows or public events, they’re professing their love for each other on social media.
“Highly recommend loving your best friend,” theShe-Hulkactress captioneda Valentine’s Day tributeto the Grammy-winning singer this year.
They have even worked together on various occasions, including Blake’s latest album,Friends That Break Your Heart, on whichJamil had a producing credit.
From their first public event together to their loving anniversary posts, take a look back at Jamil and Blake’s relationship timeline.
Feb. 28, 2015: Jameela Jamil and James Blake spark dating rumors
The two first sparked dating rumors afterJamil posted a cuddly photo of themtogether during her birthday celebration in February.
June 29, 2015: Jameela Jamil and James Blake go public with their romance
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A few months after posting their first Instagram together, the couple seemingly went public with their romance as they attended the Wimbledon Tennis Championships.
Dec. 31, 2015: Jameela Jamil and James Blake celebrate one year together
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As 2015 came to a close, Jamil paid tribute to Blake asthey celebrated one year together. “A year spent with my favourite person in the world,” she captioned a black-and-white photo of her and Blake. “Happy New Year everyone.”
March 1, 2018: James Blake professes his love for Jameela Jamil
May 24, 2018: Jameela Jamil supports James Blake’s music release
As Blake released new music in May 2018,Jamil posted a silly photo of herpeeking behind the singer’s back. “Behind every great man, is a creepy little Indian 👀,” she playfully captioned the photo. “@jamesblake just dropped a new song today on @bbcradio1 and it’s one of my favourite ones ever. It plays at the end of his show and it is 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 it’s called Don’t Miss It.”
Sept. 26, 2018: Jameela Jamil celebrates James Blake’s birthday
As Blake celebrated the big 3-0,Jamil shared a tributeon Instagram, writing, “Happy 30th birthday to one of the top 20 people I’ve ever met. ❤️”
Jan. 6, 2019: Jameela Jamil and James Blake make their red carpet debut
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Many years after going public with their romance, the couple made their red carpet debut as they attended theInStyleand Warner Bros.Golden Globes afterparty. That year, Jamil’s showThe Good Placewas up forbest television series, musical or comedy.
Jan. 17, 2019: James Blake says Jameela Jamil encouraged him to be more outspoken
In an interview withDazedmagazine, Blake opened up about how his girlfriend has inspired him to be more outspoken about his feelings.
“It feels good now to just be able to tell people how I feel,” he told the publication. “I think it’s because I met my girlfriend, and there was no room for pretense. She speaks her mind. It was like, ‘Tell me how you feel. Tell me what you’re thinking.’ In my everyday life, I wasn’t being encouraged to sit behind metaphor or sit behind long silences or be in a mood without explaining what it’s about.”
Jan. 19, 2019: James Blake says Jameela Jamil inspired his new album
In 2019, Blake released his fourth albumAssume Form,crediting Jamil as the inspiration. “To @jameelajamil I love you and you are the reason this album exists,” he tweeted.
Feb. 10, 2019: Jameela Jamil and James Blake attend the Grammys
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March 2019: Jameela Jamil opens up about James Blake on “Ctrl Alt Delete” podcast
During an appearance onEmma Gannon’s “Ctrl Alt Delete” podcast, Jamil briefly talked about Blake, revealing what the singer has taught her during the course of their relationship.
“My boyfriend taught me to stick up for myself. He’s been a great force. I understand the brain of white male privilege now. I’ve been with him for four years … I decided to try and live my life as he does,” she said. “If he doesn’t need his nails done before a mag interview, then neither do I. He spends five minutes getting ready, then so do I.”
May 5, 2019: Jameela Jamil celebrates her fourth anniversary with James Blake
Jamil celebrated her fourth anniversary with Blakein May 2019, reposting a photo of them at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. “4 years deep with this hilarious man,” she wrote. “I used to hate the top picture so much because of my ‘double’ chin, and now I realize I was such a dick for that. I’m so happy in that picture and I’m so glad that wonderful day is documented. And I love my chins for being such faithful friends to my biggest laughs. My inner bully is such an arsehole and every day is an exercise to murder it.”
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Nov. 24, 2019: Jameela Jamil and James Blake attend the American Music Awards
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Before presenting new artist of the year to Billie Eilish at the American Music Awards,Jamil walked the red carpet with Blake, wrapping her arms around her beau as they posed for photographers.
Dec. 12, 2019: Jameela Jamil and James Blake attend the Billboard Women in Music event
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In 2019, Jamil presentedTaylor Swiftwith thefirst-ever Woman of the Decade Awardat the Billboard Women in Music event. Before the groundbreaking moment, the actress and her boyfriend posed for a few photos on the red carpet.
Jan. 26, 2020: Jameela Jamil and James Blake attend the Grammys
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Jamil addressed Blake’s loss in a tongue-in-cheek tweetwhich showed the two making sad faces. “He didn’t win,” the actress captioned the tweet, tagging her longtime love. “We both took it really well. @jamesblake you were and are always my winner. ?”
Oct. 8, 2021: Jameela Jamil opens up about her producing credit on James Blake’s album
In October 2021,Jamil defended her producing crediton Blake’s albumFriends That Break Your Heartafter receiving blowback on social media, reminding critics that she had a background in music before she became an actress.
“A lot of mostly women insisting I couldn’t possibly have actually worked on my boyfriend’s music, and that he must have just credited me to be nice… I was a DJ for 8 years, and studied music for 6 years before that,” Jamiltweeted. “You are part of the problem of why women don’t pursue producing.”
She followed up her statement on Instagram, writing that Blake “had to fight me to take crediton this album because I was so preemptively sick of the internet. Especially after this same thing happened on his last record that I worked for countless hours on.”
Feb. 14, 2022: Jameela Jamil pays tribute to James Blake on Valentine’s Day
For Valentine’s Day in 2022,Jamil paid tribute to Blake on Instagram, noting that they’ve been together for 7 years. “7 years?! Wha?” she wrote alongside a photo of her hugging Blake. “Plus the pandemic counts for at least 15 years as that’s how much it has aged us all… so really… 22 years together?! Impressive! Highly recommend loving your best friend.”
May 19, 2022: Jameela Jamil and James Blake attend the Ivor Novello Awards
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The two sweetly held hands as they attended the Ivor Novello Awards in Blake’s hometown of London, England.
June 19, 2022: Jameela Jamil pays tribute to James Blake on Father’s Day
Jamil jokingly paid tribute to Blake on Father’s Dayin June, posting a cute video of the singer dancing with their dog. “Happy Fathers Day to Barold’s hot dog dad,” she captioned the clip.
October 17, 2022: Jameela Jamil talks her sweet “rituals” with James Blake
Jamil talked to PEOPLE about how she and Blakemake time for each otherduringELLE’s Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles. “It’s morning and coffee and biscuits time, like cookies in America,” she said. “That is our sacred practice every morning. Even if one of us has to wake up at 4 in the morning — with work, it’s normally me — he’ll get up, even if he went to bed at 1 a.m., to make sure we have that time.”
She added, “We’ve been together almost eight years. And so the rituals and the consideration helps keep the love alive, and he’s my best friend.”
July 8, 2023: Jameela Jamil and James Blake attend Wimbledon
Blake and Jamil were spectators on day six of the Wimbledon Championships in London.The Good Placeactress turned heads in an off-the-shoulder red dress and a matching red lip, while her beau looked handsome in an off-white suit.
source: people.com
