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Star Wars and The Woman King star John Boyega went viral this week for sharing his dating preferences. In a recent interview with British GQ, the star shared that he only looks for a Black romantic partner.
“I only date Black,” Boyega told the publication, per Madame Noire. “Then it’s about chemistry, personality, goals. Is there a synergy? Can I help you? Can you help me?”
“I’m very disciplined in the type of women I speak to. They don’t want you in their business,” he added.
The statement went viral eliciting strong reactions on social media.
John Boyega said he wants to date only black women because he needs that safe space to rant and bitch about the racist systems and people and you know what? Mans priorities are perfect. May he bag the most beautiful and intelligent black queen for himself.
— Catey with the good hair
(@HerAfricanness_) September 19, 2022
will add one more thing to the john boyega love – this interview happened at the end of the red carpet when there wasn’t much time left. he has a Black woman publicist. she found me and the two (one?) other black press on the carpet and brought him straight to us. https://t.co/hhQMldtAl1
— Kathleen Newman-Bremang (@KathleenNB) September 20, 2022
It’s so normal for black actors and athletes to date white women, right? Nobody says anything at all. But this man John Boyega stated that he only dates black women roughly a week ago and everyone is in outrage for whatever reason. What’s up with that?!
— A Thotless Tarnished
(@Jayy_Lamar15) September 19, 2022
Meanwhile, the star had other things on his mind.
Thank you everyone #Thewomanking is number 1 in America! Thank you Thank you thank you!!!! https://t.co/NY3dWFLLlr
— John Boyega (@JohnBoyega) September 20, 2022
In the same GQ interview, Boyega said that he is prioritizing his romantic life in his 30s after spending much of his 20s focused on his career. “Both are a priority,” the actor reportedly said with a laugh. “That’s changed. I’m 30 now. From 28, I just worked on getting peace and getting myself together. Moving with honesty and transparency. No misleading. No lying. And being devoted to what I commit myself to. I mean, that’s the mental prep, but the field…”
He further elaborated on his ideal partner in an interview last month with Bevy Smith saying, “Yea, yea — we’ve got to be honest. You know, before I wouldn’t have said [my preferences] at [ages] 27, 28. Now I’m like, ‘No, no, you’ve got to speak it into existence,’” the actor said. “Brown and thick. Melanin levels past 75 percent. Thick levels. You have to be looking good.”
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