Secrecy over over-sharing

These celebs chose to keep their relationship lowkey, choosing not to talk about it in public, and avoiding providing fodder for gossip Mills

(Clockwise from top left) Taraji P Henson and Kelvin Hayden; Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling; Chord Overstreet and Emma Watson; Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz; Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz; Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie

At a time when ordinary folk out there are choosing to make things Instagram official, metaphorically shouting from the rooftops, sharing their not so complicated relationship status has become the norm. However, there are still some celebs who enjoy the cloak of secrecy and despite their celeb status have managed to keep their romance far away from the paps and the prying eyes of the world. Read on to find out more.

Taraji P Henson and Kelvin Hayden

Leading the way when it comes to guarding her privacy is Empire star Taraji P Henson who chose secrecy to protect her two-year- relationship with Kelvin Hayden. Henson only confirmed her relationship status in December. “We’ve been together for two years,” she said on Essence’s podcast “Yes Girl.” “And no one would really know that because I don’t blast my info like that but I’m very happy.”

Chord Overstreet and Emma Watson

The Glee star Chord Overstreet and Emma Watson have managed to pique the curiousity of fans since buzz about their supposed romance came to light. There were whispers that Watson was dating Chord earlier this month, and the two confirmed the suspicions when they stepped out in public a few days later. The couple was first spotted together in Los Angeles back in February, but they’ve kept their relationship a secret so far. Clearly, this duo believes in keeping things to themselves.

Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz

Celeb couples who choose to keep their relationships lowkey, do not always make their reasons for doing so public. However, actors Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig, who have been together for over seven years did reveal their reasons for not going to town with their romance. Weisz told More that she keeps their relationship under wraps because of Craig’s superstar status. “It would be a betrayal,” she said. “You have to protect your marriage.”

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling

This couple is so protective about their privacy, you hardly ever spot them together. It’s difficult to even find a good picture of them together as they are rarely seen on the red carpet or making appearances on any public platform together. Hence, most forget that the duo has been married since 2011 and have two daughters.

Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz

This couple has mastered the art of keeping things lowkey. Cameron Diaz and her rockstar partner Benji Madden wed back in 2015 but chose to keep their relationship out of the public eye. Madden did veer off course for a bit but with good reason to honour Diaz’s 45th birthday with a special post dedicated to her.

Stella Maxwell and Kristen Stewart

Stella Maxwell and Kristen Stewart have chosen not to comment on rumours of their on and off relationship. The couple is frequently spotted together, but Maxwell refrains from posting about Stewart on her Instagram. However, that did not stop them from locking lips at Cannes this year. Clearly, this couple is not high on public proclamations letting their actions speak.

Tom Ackerley and Margot Robbie

The Suicide Squad actress Margot Robbie and her hubby Tom Ackerley were roommates before they dated and eventually tied the knot in a suprise ceremony in 2016. And unlike most celebs who are very active sharing posts on social media about their coupledom, this duo has chosen to keep things private. That’s probably why you may not find many photos of the couple together online.