The Complete Timeline of Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson's Relationship
:upscale()/2019/12/18/126/n/44498184/2852dc2e5dfada29786df9.67796573_.jpg)
Of all the celebrity couples out there, Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson are one of our favorites. The duo first met, as so many celebs do, while working on a project together (the indie movie Her Smell), and rumors about their relationship kicked off almost right away. Despite all the gossip, the couple kept things incredibly low-key, never actually confirming their relationship until nearly a year into it — an eternity in Hollywood time!
If you're wondering about how their romance has panned out so far, keep reading for a complete timeline of their relationship, from first meeting to their most recent public declarations.
:upscale()/2019/12/18/065/n/44498184/ceb4d8e589e75507_MCDHESM_EC008.jpg)
Apr. 2018: Cara and Ashley Meet on the Set of "Her Smell"
The two met while filming Her Smell, playing bandmates Crassie Cassie (Delevingne) and Roxie Rotten (Benson).
May 2018: Cara and Ashley Post Their First Selfie
The duo posted their first selfie to Ashley's Instagram in May, not long after their first meeting. Ashley captioned it, "After 50 tries...we got a blurry one." Social media went nuts later that month when pics of the two holding hands and being very affectionate were leaked.
Aug. 2018: Ashley Spotted Wearing a Necklace with "A" and "C" Charms
Eagle-eyed fans noticed something special in Ashley's Instagram post: two of the charms dangling off her delicate necklace were an "A" and a "C" — as in, Ashley and Cara. In an interview with People, she refused to make any statement on her relationship status. ""I've always been very private about [relationships] and I think it's just better . . . I just kinda try to keep myself as private as possible."
:upscale()/2019/12/18/095/n/44498184/6913b7792de9bbed_GettyImages-1042479820.jpg)
Sept. 2018: Ashley Watches Cara Walk in Paris Fashion Week
Ashley was seated in the front row when Cara walked in the Balmain show. The duo were then spotted leaving together.
Dec. 2018: Cara Throws Ashley an Epic Birthday Party
Cara posted this snap to Instagram, showing the London History Museum that she reportedly rented out for Ashley's birthday party.
March 2019: Ashley Hangs Out With Cara's Sister
While in Paris for Fashion Week, Ashley spent some time with Cara's sister, Poppy, and stylist Jamie Mizrahi.
June 2019: Cara Finally Confirms Their Relationship
For Pride Month, Cara shared a clip from Her Smell in which she and Ashley kiss, captioning it #PRIDE. She later told E!, "It is Pride, it's been 50 years since Stonewall happened and . . . it's been just about our one year anniversary so, why not?"
:upscale()/2019/12/18/100/n/44498184/faa475c5c2a44445_GettyImages-1158910275.jpg)
June 2019: Cara and Ashley Attend a Wedding Together
Cara and Ashley were each other's dates to the Paris wedding of pals Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman.
:upscale()/2019/12/18/122/n/44498184/90cdafb35dfad8e7492618.19551723_GettyImages-.jpg)
Sept. 2019: Cara and Ashley Snuggle Up at the US Open
Ashley and Cara shared a smooch as they cheered on the competitors at the 2019 US Open.
:upscale()/2019/12/18/100/n/44498184/466cf3eafff97a5d_GettyImages-1189127291.jpg)
Nov. 2019: Cara and Ashley Have a Broadway Date Night
The couple saw Broadway's Jagged Little Pill and stopped backstage to pose for some pictures with the cast.
Dec. 2019: Cara Posts a Birthday Message to Ashley
"Happy birthday @ashleybenson There is so much I could say but something I love and cherish most about us is that I don't need to because YOU KNOW and that's all that matters. It's you and me which is my favourite. My safe place. You let me be silly, you let me be wild, you keep me free, secure and curious. I feel like I've known you my entire life and I am so proud of watching you grow into the woman that you always dreamt of being," reads part of Cara's caption on a series of pictures posted in honor of Ashley's birthday.