Angelina Jolie has been romantically linked to rapper Akala for over a year, spotted with him in places from Venice to New York.
But at the Rosewood London hotel’s Christmas party this week, Akala, 40, dispelled rumours of a romance with the actress, 49.
He arrived with Chanelle Newman introducing the film producer to fellow guests as his ‘girlfriend’.
Chanelle is said to be friends with Angelina, with recent reports revealing that the British rapper’s relationship with the Hollywood star is purely platonic.
Despite months of speculation that the pair have been involved in a romance together, a source has told People that it’s just friendly.
The trio ‘all work together’ and Akala’s partner goes to ‘every event’ with them, their source adds.
Angelina Jolie has been romantically linked to rapper Akala for over a year, spotted with him in places from Venice to New York but this week, Akala, 40, dispelled rumours of a romance
When he arrived at the Rosewood London hotel Christmas party he dispelled romance rumours with the acress introducing Chanelle Newman (Pictured) as his girlfriend
There have been rumours of a romances since May, after In Touch reported that Angelina and Akala, whose real name is Kingsley James McLean Daley, have been dating for ‘more than a year.’
In August, they were reportedly seen leaving a Venice hotel together during the Venice Film Festival – which re-ignited the romance rumors.
‘She and Akala are not dating,’ People’s source said. ‘She is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle, who was also there.’
The insider added that they have been pals for ‘several years’ and that they ‘share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes.’
Adding that the stars ‘did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.’
Angelina has been seen with Akala on multiple occasions – including her London premiere for her opera singer movie Maria.
He has been at promotional events with her for her film Maria in New York City and Venice – as well at parties for her Atelier Jolie brand.
He was pictured in an Instagram carousel shared to her Atelier Jolie brand.
Angelina shares six children with ex-husband Brad Pitt: sons Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Knox, 16, and daughters Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and Vivienne, 16.
There have been rumors of a romances since May, after In Touch reported that Angelina and Akala, whose real name is Kingsley James McLean Daley, had been dating for ‘more than a year ‘
Jolie used to be wed to Brad Pitt, but he is now dating jewelry executive Ines de Ramon; seen here in September in NYC
Angelina is in the midst of lawsuit with Brad, 60, which centers around their Chateau Miraval Winery – amid their eight years long divorce.
He sued her for selling her half of the winery in October 2021 for $67 million.
They married in August 2014 after 10 years together but Angelina filed for divorce in September 2016.
A judge granted them both legal single status on April 12, 2019, while the couple continue to finalize their divorce.
In August, Angelina and Brad’s daughter Shiloh, 18, dropped her Pitt surname, legally changing her name to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie – previously Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
She first filed the petition May 27 – her 18th birthday.
Their youngest daughter Vivienne chose to leave dad Brad’s last name off The Outsiders playbill – opting for Vivienne Jolie.
Meanwhile Brad, 60, is in a relationship with Paul Wesley’s ex-wife Ines de Ramon, 34.
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