Amandla Stenberg's Partner: The Actor Keeps Their Love Life Private after Breakup from King Princess
Amandla Stenberg has been rumored to have been in relationships with a couple of big-name stars but hasn't revealed any of their partners in recent years.
Stenberg, whose first name, Amandla, is a Zulu word for "Power," has been in Hollywood since her appearance in "Colombian" in 2011. They rose to prominence as "Rue" in "The Hunger Games" in 2012 and have since established themself as one of the leading young actresses in the industry.
Despite the increased fame, Stenberg seems to be increasingly withdrawing their romantic life from the public and media spotlight as they have grown older. In the past, they were highly outspoken about their sexuality, first as a bisexual and later as gay. However, they have been previously linked to Jaden Smith and King Princess.
Amandla Stenberg at the A24's "Bodies Bodies Bodies" screening on August 2, 2022, in New York | Source: Getty Images
Amandla Stenberg Came Out as Bisexual at 17 but Later Confessed They Were Gay
2016 started with a bang for Stenberg's fans as the actress revealed they were bisexual. The then-17-year-old had already become a star after their portrayal of Rue in "The Hunger Games."
Stenberg spoke about their sexuality in a clip posted on Teen Vogue's Snapchat account. They also later tweeted the link to the video the next day. In the recording, the actress begins by mentioning the bruising nature of fighting against your identity and trying to mold yourself into positions you don't fit. They went on to say:
"As someone who identifies as a black, bisexual woman, I've been through it, and it hurts, and it's awkward, and it's uncomfortable."
Stenberg credited the bravery of other black female celebrities who have spoken publicly about their sexuality which inspired them also to have the courage to come out and embrace their true identity. Those courageous women included Solange Knowles, Ava DuVernay, and Willow Smith.
They ended their message by calling for Hollywood to be more diverse and highlighting the importance of overall acceptance. Diversity in Hollywood has been a big issue for quite some time, with many calling for diversification in race, gender, and sexual orientation among mainstream movie stars in the mega-industry.
Two years later, Stenberg confirmed that they were not bisexual but gay. They told Wonderland magazine they were relieved after realizing they were gay, "not bi, not pan, but gay—with a romantic love for women."
Amandla Stenberg Had a Brief Romance with Singer King Princess
Stenberg has been involved in a few publicized relationships. When they were 16 and about to finish high school, rumors flared about a potential love story between them and Jaden Smith. The speculation began after Stenberg took Smith to their high school prom in 2016, and the pair were seen in many Instagram posts together.
In 2018, Stenberg got into a brief relationship with King Princess. The couple had been hinting about their relationship for a time without explicitly confirming their shared romance. Once, King Princess referred to Stenberg as her "girlfriend" before the couple went to the MTV Video Music Awards together.
The couple walked the red carpet holding hands and spotting the same makeup. The couple had also worked together on King Princess' song "Talia," which Stenberg praised for depicting a gay relationship in the video. After their separation, the singer released "Cheap Queen," an album about her relationship with Stenberg.
Stenberg and King Princess' love story was short-lived as the singer moved on the following year. According to GQ, King Princess became acquainted and started dating Quinn Wilson two years before their interview in 2021.
Amandla Stenberg Keeps Their Love Life Away from the Spotlight
While King Princess has moved on and appears to be enjoying her love life, Sternberg seems to have withdrawn their romantic life from the public, keeping the media and fans in the dark.
Since their unannounced breakup from the singer, Stenberg has not been publicly linked to anyone else, keeping in mind that it has almost been four years since the separation.
When Stenberg was with King Princess, their social media frequency displayed posts of the two. However, in recent years there has been no activity related to any dating life or hints at that.
Instead, the actress has dedicated much of their Instagram posts to their professional life. Therefore, it is uncertain whether Stenberg is dating anyone at the moment.