Who is Callum Turner? 5 things to know about Dua Lipa’s husband

Callum Turner He has had a successful career as a British actor and model, and is now officially married to Grammy Award-winning pop singer and Barbie Actress Dua Lipa. The newlyweds were seen exiting London City Hall in May 2026, as their loved ones showered them with sweets after their wedding.

Engagement rumors began in December 2024 when Dua was seen wearing a diamond ring in her Christmas Eve Instagram photos, and speculation mounted. Then, in an interview for British Vogue’s July 2025 cover, Dua confirmed the news.

“Yes, we are engaged,” she said. “It’s so exciting. This decision to grow old together, see a life and be, I don’t know, best friends forever — it feels really special.” According to the feature, Callum proposed with a custom-made ring that he designed with input from Dua’s sister and close friends. The couple first sparked romance rumors in January 2024 when Page six Reportedly, the pair were spotted dancing at an after-party in Los Angeles, following Callum’s film premiere Air masters. They later went Instagram official in July 2024 following an appearance at Glastonbury. They made their red carpet debut at the Met Gala in May 2025.

Now that Callum and Dua are husband and wife, here are five things to know about the actor below.

Callum started his career as a model

A native of Chelsea, London, Callum began his career as a professional model in 2010. According to his Wikipedia page, he represented brands including Reebok and Next before beginning his acting career. In 2011, he became the face of a Burberry campaign, appearing alongside fellow British actors Eddie Redmayne and Emma Watson.

In fact, he recently shared that when he was working as a model in Japan, he would stick to a strict diet which earned him a strange nickname – “Magoro Man.” “It means tuna man!” He explained in a January 2024 interview with independent. “I had one sushi restaurant that I went to every day, and I would walk in and the chef would say, ‘Maguro man,’ because all I had for lunch was six pieces of tuna.”

He also explained why he follows a strict diet. “I had to lose a lot of weight,” he admitted. “It was hard, but I did it. I can be very strict with my mind.”

Callum has appeared in major studio films

Callum has no problem matching Dua’s high-profile gig at Barbie Film – He has appeared in dozens of outstanding projects as well. Among them George Clooney-wave Boys in the boat (2023,) whatever (2020) side by side Anya Taylor-Joy, Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets (2022) and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) alongside Eddie Redmayne, and many more.

Callum also has a strong career in television. Recently he appeared in Air mastersIn 2016, he co-starred in a television version of the series War and peace.

Callum has been open about his past as an ‘addict’

Callum opened up about his past addiction to marijuana in a very candid interview in 2020. “I was pretty stoned,” he told . independent at that time. “I was smoking pot a lot. I was dealing with depression or frustration, and I didn’t have the understanding or tools to deal with what I was feeling, so I self-medicated for a very long time.”

He explained that he wasted years of his life because of this habit. “I was acting and doing movies and smoking weed every day,” he told the outlet. “I never smoked while filming, but once I got home, I was like a real addict. I definitely missed four years of my life.”

He also explained how he kicked his cannabis habit with “compassion and love” for himself, coupled with a “strong determination to change and not miss out on my life.”

Callum is dating actress Vanessa Kirby

Although Callum seemed to keep his personal life close to the vest, he did have a long-term love affair with her Napoleon and The crown Actress Vanessa Kirby. according to Sun UKthe pair dated for four years and split in 2020. Sources told the outlet that the British actors fell apart due to long periods of time apart during filming.

Callum is a former athlete who left school at the age of sixteen

Callum admitted that he liked school, but only the social aspects. He said Independent In 2020, he eventually dropped out at the age of 16 because at the time, he had sporting aspirations, choosing instead to play for a semi-professional football team. “I was naughty, but within reason,” he said of his time as a student. “I wasn’t mean, but I was the class clown. I was in the lowest group, but not because I couldn’t do it — because I didn’t want to do it.”

He said of his time as an athlete: “They gave us a little money to play with. At the time I thought I was like a millionaire – I only had one week, which killed me!”

In the end, he did not continue on this path. “I’m not a professional athlete,” he admitted. “It’s very simple. I was incredibly dedicated, and I wasn’t a footballer.” He also admitted he was very disappointed, saying it took him “about nine years” to accept that he would never become a professional footballer.