Actor Jason Statham and model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, who is 20 years his junior, have been together for 14 years and have two children but are not yet married.
Jason Statham is currently garnering attention for his action-packed role in “The Expendables 4”. Aside from his acting career, the renowned actor is known for his relationship with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
They started dating in early 2009 after meeting at a party in London, UK, and immediately felt a connection. In an interview with Glamour in 2013, the model said that the 20-year age gap was not an issue when she first met Statham: “His knowledge and strength are truly inspiring and attractive. Our connection isn’t about age. Jobs come and go, but when someone at home always thinks you’re the best in the world, you’ll be motivated to continue.”
Two years into their relationship, they made their first public appearance together at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. In an interview with The Violet Files in 2014, the model revealed that laughter was an essential part of her relationship with Statham, and he had taught her most of the Cockney slang. “I get a lot of odd looks because no one expects me to say those things. In America, people think we’re crazy,” Rosie said.
In 2016, the couple publicly announced their engagement after Rosie appeared at the Golden Globes wearing a ring. According to People, designer Neil Lane said Statham had been searching for the perfect ring for Rosie for a long time. They planned to get married but didn’t rush the preparations and waited for the right time. “We’ve been focusing on work, talking about the wedding, and looking forward to it. It’s not a top priority for both of us,” Rosie told Extra in 2018.
They don’t often talk about their romantic relationship but always appear together on red carpets. They also support each other in their careers. In May 2018, Statham congratulated Rosie on launching her beauty brand, Rosie Inc., on Instagram: “I’m so proud to see you pursue your dreams and make them a reality. Congratulations, my love.” This was one of the rare occasions the actor posted about his fiancée.
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Aside from their strong relationship, Statham and Rosie are happy raising their children. On June 24, 2017, the couple welcomed their first son, Jack Oscar. On Extra, the model said Statham is happy being a father: “He’s very happy to wake up at 5 am, fulfill his fatherly duties, and let me sleep for an extra hour. Statham is enthusiastic and a great father. I’m very lucky to be with him.”
According to People, the couple doesn’t bring their children into the public eye to allow them to grow up normally and focus on family time. On February 2, 2022, they welcomed their daughter, Isabella James. Rosie wrote on social media that during her second pregnancy, she felt much more confident and comfortable both mentally and physically.
Jason Statham, 56, is an American actor known for his action roles, dubbed the “cold-faced gentleman” for his roles in the “Transporter”, “The Expendables”, “Fast and Furious”, and “Mechanic” franchises.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, 36, is a British actress and model. She is a former Victoria’s Secret Angel and appeared in “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” (2011).