Devery Jacobs' Relationship: DW Waterson Once Referred to Her as Her Partner

Devery Jacobs, a proud indigenous queer actress, leads a life in the spotlight but has kept her dating life private. However, one of the most sought-after DJs in Canada once referred to her as a partner in a lengthy Instagram post, and they are yet to confirm if they are dating.

Devery Jacobs has been receiving well-deserved recognition for her exceptional performances on television. Alongside her growing fame, curiosity has also arisen about her romantic life.

In recent years, several photos of her alongside another woman surfaced on the internet, prompting fans to wonder about the nature of their relationship, mainly as the woman referred to her as her partner.

Devery Jacobs' Relationship Status

Presently, Jacobs has not disclosed her current relationship status. She focuses on her career and strives to impact the entertainment industry significantly. Nevertheless, a few years back, some social media posts hinted that the celebrated queer actress might have been romantically involved with someone.

In 2018, acclaimed director D. W. Waterson shared a photo they had taken with Jacobs when they celebrated Pride in New York on Instagram. In the caption, Waterson expressed overwhelming pride for commemorating the special occasion with millions of strangers. They also mentioned who Jacobs was in the later part of the post. It read:

"My partner and I watched the parade from #stonewall where pride all began with riots 49 years ago today in the early hours of June 28, 1969 [...] To stand in the same spot where these riots happened holding my partners hand, loving each other is gift I will eternally be grateful for. [...]"

Earlier that month, Waterson had shared a snap of them and Jacobs sharing a kiss on the dance floor. More than a year later, they flew to Vancouver to celebrate Jacobs' birthday and share a short but sweet tribute.

Although Waterson and Jacobs seem to be in a relationship, the exact status of their connection remains unknown. However, they spend time together and were recently seen at a sports bar with their friends.

DW Waterson Is a Successful Director

Waterson is one of Canada's most sought-after DJs and the successful director of the award-winning digital series "That's My DJ." They also boast an impressive array of accolades for their work, including a Canadian Screen Award nomination, five Best Director awards, and being named Noteable's Director of the Year in 2017.

Waterson's projects include "The D Cut" and "Devout and Out." Actor Idris Elba and his team hand-picked them to serve as a consultant for the legendary producer/director Tristram Shapeero for the Netflix series "Turn Up Charlie."

Apart from their impressive contributions to various series, they have directed multiple music videos for artists like Caveboy, Princess Century, For Esmé, and Featurette. Additionally, Waterson proudly identifies as non-binary and queer.

Devery Jacobs and the Power of Indigenous & Queer Representation

Jacobs once reflected on her journey to embracing her queerness in 2020. She said she never realized her identity at a young age and experienced an inferiority complex when she came into her queerness later in life. Being part of the queer community was challenging because she felt she lacked the lived experiences of others.

Despite the limited representation of indigenous queer, she recognizes the importance of being gentle with herself and acknowledging her place in the queer community as she continuously understands her sexuality.

Regarding her career, Jacobs developed a "defense mechanism and a protective barrier" to cope with potential microaggressions she might encounter while working in environments where she was frequently the only queer and Indigenous individual.

Despite approaching her work openly, she also carried these protective layers to navigate such situations. She keenly understood the weight of representing more than herself, recognizing the lack of representation for people with similar backgrounds.

Jacobs was born and raised in Kahnawake, Mohawk Territory, in Quebec, Canada. She had her first acting break when she landed the lead role in the award-winning film "Rhymes for Young Ghouls" in 2013.

She also starred in another movie, "The Sun at Midnight," which earned her the Best Actress award at the American Indian Film Fest. She appeared in various TV shows, including "Cold" "This Life," and "Reservation Dogs." She is among the new wave of young talents in Hollywood, along with Lola Tung, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Christopher Briney, and Iman Vellani.