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Rita Ora and Taika Waititi did get married in secret, singer’s close friend confirms-Rachael O'Connor-Entertainment – Metro
A close friend of singer Rita Ora appears to have confirmed she secretly married Taika Waititi (Picture: WireImage)
There has been speculation for a while now that Rita Ora and Taika Waititi got married, and now a friend has seemingly confirmed it.
The rumour mill was sent into overdrive last week that the singer, 32, and film director, 46, quietly wed each other in an intimate ceremony in London.
The pair had reportedly become engaged in June – though neither confirmed their engagement publicly – and last week Taika was pictured wearing what looked suspiciously like a wedding band.
With sources coming quickly out of the woodwork to claim the couple had tied the knot in front of close family and friends in London, a friend of the Hot Right Now singer has now publicly congratulated the possible newlyweds.
James Brown, Rita’s hairstylist and close friend, took to Instagram on Wednesday where he sent his congratulations to the new ‘Mrs Waititi Ora.’
Reports had emerged this week claiming that Rita had changed her name to double barrel her and Taika’s surnames, and judging by James’ comment, this looks to be true.
Stylist James appeared to spill the beans on the new Mrs Waititi Ora (Picture: James Brown/ Instagram)
The hairstylist tagged both Rita and Taika in the snap, adding: ‘Love you.’
As well as seemingly confirming the wedding, James shared a snap of himself and Rita cuddled up together for a photo, both looking delighted with life as they smile for the camera.
Rita looked fresh-faced and happy in the snap as she rested her hand on James’ shoulder, wearing gold rings on each finger.
The star matched this with gold hoop earrings and tied her hair up in a casual bun, looking easily glamorous.
Eagle-eyed fans first began speculating about a wedding last week when Rita’s sister, Elena Ora, posted a photo to Instagram of Taika pouring a glass of wine in the sunshine – with a ring on his wedding finger.
And in another eyebrow-raising move, Rita shared the snap to her own story but used a caption to cover up his hand.
Fans were quick to notice the new ring on Taika’s wedding finger (Picture: INSTAGRAM/elenaora
Rita’s decision to cover Taika’s ring with a caption may have made people even more speculative (Picture: Rita Ora/ Instagram)
A source later told The Sun that the chart-topper and Thor: Love and Thunder director were married in London in a ‘really intimate ceremony’ which was ‘super special for everyone there.’
They added: ‘Their nearest and dearest can see how madly in love they are.’
Rita and Taika have been linked since March 2021, but at first kept their relationship tightly under wraps, and this looks set to continue, with the source suggested Rita ‘didn’t want to make a big song and dance about the wedding.’
The couple appear blissfully happy and in love as they attend red carpet events together (Picture: Getty Images)
However the source added that ‘a big, showbiz-style bash is planned to celebrate their nuptials.
The couple have known each other since at least 2018, and went public with their relationship in April 2021.
They made their red carpet debut that August as they cuddled up at the premiere of The Suicide Squad in Los Angeles.
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While Rita and Taika initially kept their relationship on the low-down when they first got together, they have been more open about their romance in recent months, happily packing on the PDA in public and supporting each other’s careers.
Metro.co.uk has reached out to reps for Rita and Taika for comment.
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A close friend of singer Rita Ora appears to have confirmed she secretly married Taika Waititi (Picture: WireImage)
There has been speculation for a while now that Rita Ora and Taika Waititi got married, and now a friend has seemingly confirmed it.
The rumour mill was sent into overdrive last week that the singer, 32, and film director, 46, quietly wed each other in an intimate ceremony in London.
The pair had reportedly become engaged in June – though neither confirmed their engagement publicly – and last week Taika was pictured wearing what looked suspiciously like a wedding band.
With sources coming quickly out of the woodwork to claim the couple had tied the knot in front of close family and friends in London, a friend of the Hot Right Now singer has now publicly congratulated the possible newlyweds.
James Brown, Rita’s hairstylist and close friend, took to Instagram on Wednesday where he sent his congratulations to the new ‘Mrs Waititi Ora.’
Reports had emerged this week claiming that Rita had changed her name to double barrel her and Taika’s surnames, and judging by James’ comment, this looks to be true.
Stylist James appeared to spill the beans on the new Mrs Waititi Ora (Picture: James Brown/ Instagram)
The hairstylist tagged both Rita and Taika in the snap, adding: ‘Love you.’
As well as seemingly confirming the wedding, James shared a snap of himself and Rita cuddled up together for a photo, both looking delighted with life as they smile for the camera.
Rita looked fresh-faced and happy in the snap as she rested her hand on James’ shoulder, wearing gold rings on each finger.
The star matched this with gold hoop earrings and tied her hair up in a casual bun, looking easily glamorous.
Eagle-eyed fans first began speculating about a wedding last week when Rita’s sister, Elena Ora, posted a photo to Instagram of Taika pouring a glass of wine in the sunshine – with a ring on his wedding finger.
And in another eyebrow-raising move, Rita shared the snap to her own story but used a caption to cover up his hand.
Fans were quick to notice the new ring on Taika’s wedding finger (Picture: INSTAGRAM/elenaora
Rita’s decision to cover Taika’s ring with a caption may have made people even more speculative (Picture: Rita Ora/ Instagram)
A source later told The Sun that the chart-topper and Thor: Love and Thunder director were married in London in a ‘really intimate ceremony’ which was ‘super special for everyone there.’
They added: ‘Their nearest and dearest can see how madly in love they are.’
Rita and Taika have been linked since March 2021, but at first kept their relationship tightly under wraps, and this looks set to continue, with the source suggested Rita ‘didn’t want to make a big song and dance about the wedding.’
The couple appear blissfully happy and in love as they attend red carpet events together (Picture: Getty Images)
However the source added that ‘a big, showbiz-style bash is planned to celebrate their nuptials.
The couple have known each other since at least 2018, and went public with their relationship in April 2021.
They made their red carpet debut that August as they cuddled up at the premiere of The Suicide Squad in Los Angeles.
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While Rita and Taika initially kept their relationship on the low-down when they first got together, they have been more open about their romance in recent months, happily packing on the PDA in public and supporting each other’s careers.
Metro.co.uk has reached out to reps for Rita and Taika for comment.
Got a story?
If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.
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