John Boyega forEsquire.Photo:Andre D. Wagner
Andre D. Wagner
John Boyegais not looking for romance — but he’s open to it finding him.
TheThey Cloned Tyroneactor, 31, said in a cover interview withEsquirethat finding a relationship isn’t something he dedicates much energy to.
“I want a relationship, but I don’t fixate on it,” Boyega said. “I’m not opposed to it. I just haven’t met anyone that really ignites that in me.”
About which love language he subscribes to, the actor explained: “All of them.”
“I’ve never understood there being a specific one. I mean, who likes touch without getting a gift once in a while? Who likes words of affirmation from someone that doesn’t actually touch?” he said. “I’m willing to take as much as I can give.”
“But, you know, I’m a softie. I’m chill. I’m spontaneous. And at the same time, I’m curious about people, so I create a space for honesty,” said Boyega.
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John Boyega forEsquire.Andre D. Wagner
TheStar Warsactor also shared that “most of my life is mysterious” — that is to say, “people do not know about me and how I roll, who I’m with, what I’m doing.”
The actor said he is “curious about people ’cause of the work they do” rather than someone’s personal business.
“Your private life, I’m not trying to get into that too tough unless it’s some criminal crap, like, ‘Oh, I didn’t know that person would do that,’ " Boyega explained. “Whoyou’re dating andall that? I don’t have no interest. Also, I go, You don’treallycare, though, innit? My mom and dad care about that.”
Using an example of his current connection to hisThey Cloned TyronecostarJamie Foxx, who has been recovering from anApril medical emergency, Boyega said, “Let’s control ourselves a bit.”
“At the end of the day, you’re curious about somebody you’ve never met. Let’s come back down to reality here,” he said. “Yes, you care about celebrities and stars, but if that same celebrity is asking for privacy, how come you don’t care about that?”
John Boyega on the cover ofEsquire.Andre D. Wagner
On the subject of dating, Boyega toldBritish GQin an interview published last September that heonly dates Black women.
“Then it’s about chemistry, personality, goals. Is there a synergy? Can I help you? Can you help me?” he said, adding, “I’m very disciplined inthe type of women I speak to. They don’t want you in their business.”
Boyega said he looks to his own mother and father, who have been together for more than three decades, as inspiration.
They Cloned Tyroneis streaming Friday on Netflix.
source: people.com
