Callum Turner Shares the Story of How He and Fiancée Dua Lipa Met — and It All Started with a Book
Every great love story has its moment — that one instance when two people realize something extraordinary is beginning. For Callum Turner and Dua Lipa, that moment happened in a way that feels like it was written for a romantic movie. During an interview with The Sunday Times, the British actor revealed that he and the Grammy-winning pop star met completely by chance — and bonded over something unexpectedly simple: a book.
The 35-year-old Masters of the Air actor said it all began in Los Angeles, when he and Dua, 30, attended a small get-together before a mutual friend’s birthday party. As they chatted, they realized they were reading the exact same book at that very moment. “We sat next to each other and realized we were reading the same book, which is crazy,” Callum shared. “I had just finished the first chapter and I told her, and she looked at me and said, ‘I just finished the first chapter too.’ I said, ‘So we’re on the same page.’”
It’s the kind of moment that feels like fate — two people in the same place, at the same time, with the same story in their hands. From there, the two started talking, sharing thoughts on the book, and realizing that they connected on more than just reading taste. What began as a casual conversation quickly became something more personal.
Callum’s admiration for Dua goes beyond her global fame or pop-star persona. In the same interview, he spoke warmly about how grounded she is, calling her “inspiring” and “beautiful in every way.” Dua, known for her confidence and authenticity, has spoken in past interviews about valuing emotional connection over anything superficial — and it’s clear she found that in Callum.
Their relationship became public earlier this year when the couple was spotted together at multiple events, including the BAFTA afterparty and several red-carpet premieres. Fans were quick to notice how naturally they fit together — quiet, composed, and effortlessly in sync. Unlike many celebrity couples who thrive on attention, Dua and Callum have maintained a sense of privacy that reflects genuine respect for their connection.
It’s refreshing, really — in an industry where so much feels rehearsed or performative, their story feels real. A pop star who commands arenas and an actor who made his mark in acclaimed series like The Capture and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, finding common ground in something as human as reading a book. It’s poetic.
Since confirming their engagement, the couple has been spotted in London and New York, often walking hand in hand, laughing softly, or exchanging glances that say everything without words. Dua, who’s currently preparing for her next era of music following her Radical Optimism album, seems more balanced and grounded than ever. Sources close to her say she’s “the happiest she’s ever been,” crediting Callum’s calm energy and deep sense of loyalty.
Callum’s own career has flourished, but in interviews, he rarely talks about fame. Instead, he focuses on authenticity — something Dua has built her career on, too. Together, they’ve become a symbol of quiet, genuine love in a world that often demands spectacle.
The way he tells their story — that moment about the shared book, that small spark — reminds us that connection often finds us when we least expect it. Not in grand gestures or perfect setups, but in ordinary moments that turn extraordinary.
It’s easy to imagine them sitting across from each other, books in hand, realizing they were — quite literally — on the same page. And maybe that’s how love really works. You don’t plan it. You just look up one day and realize someone else has been reading your story all along.
