Amandla Stenberg is an American actress and singer who has attracted attention for both her work on screen and her activism. Born on October 23, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, she rose to public notice at a young age with parts in films like “The Hunger Games” and “Everything, Everything,” and for her advocacy on behalf of LGBT youth.
Her breakthrough performance as Rue in “The Hunger Games” and her later lead role as Starr Carter in “The Hate U Give” demonstrated a versatility that set her apart among her peers and helped establish her place in the industry. Beyond acting, Stenberg’s candid commentary and dedication to marginalized communities have strengthened her standing as a role model.
Open about being part of the LGBTQ+ community, she frequently speaks up for equality and inclusion. Lately, she’s also drawn attention for taking a personal step toward love and commitment in her own life.
This piece will explore her relationships to date and the reports about her marriage plans. Let’s dive in.
How She Came to Understand Her Sexuality
Amandla has spoken openly about her path to self-understanding, making her sexual orientation public. When she was 17, she came out as bisexual in 2016, and two years later, in 2018, she stated that she identifies as gay.
She has been frank about the obstacles she encountered, including dealing with what she described as “internalized homophobia,” an experience familiar to many in the LGBTQ+ community. Amandla has highlighted that both gender and sexuality can shift over time and that it’s normal to explore and reconsider one’s identity. As she put it:
“Gender and sexuality are so fluid—it’s okay to change your mind a million times and figure out what works for you. It’s okay to take your time… I’d been out as bisexual, and people have known I’m queer for a long time. I saw some comments that made me chuckle, like, ‘Girl, we been knew!’ But I wanted to make it very clear that I have a romantic love for women.”
Her openness encourages others to accept themselves and to recognize that discovering who you are can take time. She says she now feels more at ease and content after embracing her identity.
Amandla Stenberg Is Unmarried and What She Might Want in a Partner
Stenberg, who is widely recognized for her work supporting LGBTQ rights, is not married and has not signaled any immediate plans to wed. Since her most recently reported relationship with Snail Mail, she has largely kept details of her personal life out of the public eye.
She hasn’t spelled out a checklist for a future spouse, but given how vocal she is about LGBTQ empowerment, it’s reasonable to expect she would look for a partner who shares those values. Authenticity and mutual respect—principles she often highlights in her activism—appear central to what she prioritizes in relationships.
Timeline of Her Public Relationships
Even before she publicly came out in 2016, Amandla Stenberg’s earliest visible romance was with Jaden Smith, followed by relationships with King Princess and later Snail Mail. None of these partnerships ended on a high note. Below is a closer look at each relationship.
Jaden Smith: First Public Romance (2015)
Amandla Stenberg’s first widely reported romantic connection was with Jaden Smith in 2015; what began as a friendship developed into a brief romantic relationship that became widely known when they went to prom together in May of that year.
She posted a prom photo on Instagram at the time, though that post has since been removed; the prom image remains the last public photo of them together, and they have not been seen publicly as a pair since.
King Princess: The 2018 Relationship
Stenberg and King Princess made their relationship public in the summer of 2018. The two, both prominent figures within the LGBTQIA+ community, connected in New York’s art and music circles and often showed affection through social posts and public appearances, including a red-carpet appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards.
They collaborated creatively—King Princess’s song “Talia” and its video drew on elements of their relationship—but the romance tapered off and they split toward the end of 2019. The specifics behind the breakup were kept private, though King Princess’s album Cheap Queen, which reflects that period, attracted attention after they separated.
Snail Mail: Relationship with Lindsey Jordan (2020–2022)
Amandla’s most recent publicly reported relationship was with Lindsey Jordan, who performs as Snail Mail; reports suggest their romance lasted nearly two years, roughly from 2020 to 2022. Fans and commentators have speculated that Snail Mail’s song “Valentine” was influenced by their time together.
Lindsey Jordan, an indie-rock singer-songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland, and Stenberg kept their partnership largely out of the spotlight while balancing busy careers. Details about their private life together remain limited, though the relationship did attract media interest.
