John Boyega Reveals Secret Marriage and Expecting First Child

British-Nigerian actor John Boyega has revealed that he has been secretly married for almost two years and is expecting his first child. In a recent interview, the Star Wars star revealed the personal milestone, confirming long-standing rumors about his private family life.

Actor John Boyega has confirmed that he’s been secretly married for nearly two years, and that he and his wife are expecting a baby boy. He did not name his wife during the interview, but widespread reporting and social media evidence identifies her as American model and actress Lashontae “Tae” Heckard. The discovery was revealed in an interview with The Guardian in October 2026.

In a recent interview with The Guardian, ahead of the release of the BBC documentary Damilola: The Untold Story, the actor was asked about the ring on his finger. He confirmed that he has been married for “almost two years now.”

Boyega said the couple went for a small, private ceremony. “We both like the idea of celebrating something that’s established, rather than celebrating the entry,” he said. They plan to have a bigger celebration once their foundation is more firmly established and joked, “by then, we’re going to have to shut Nigeria down!”

Boyega did not name his bride in the interview specifically, but public speculation and social media evidence point strongly to American model and actress Lashontae “Tae” Heckard.

In early 2026, Heckard posted a few photos with a wedding ring,g and rumors of their wedding grew louder. Observers said her Instagram bio has reportedly been changed to include the surname “Boyega.” The couple has kept their relationship under wraps for the most part, keeping a low profile since they were first spotted together in previous years.

Boyega happily announced that the couple is expecting their first child, a baby boy, and confirmed their marriage. “We got a baby cooking,” Boyega told The Guardian. He said he was very happy with this new chapter of his life and added, “My life is completely, completely fulfilled in terms of family. The timing has been so good.” When asked what he brings to his new role as a father, he said he’s “present, consistent and full of love.”

Boyega, who has spoken publicly about systemic barriers faced by Black actors in Hollywood since his breakout role as Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), has, over the last few years, intentionally stepped away from big franchise movies to concentrate on producing and starring in independent films, including the 2023 sci-fi film They Cloned Tyrone and a handful of stage productions.

The Guardian interview mainly promoted Damilola: The Untold Story, a BBC documentary produced by Boyega’s production company, UpperRoom Productions. The film looks at the fatal stabbing of his childhood friend, Damilola Taylor, in 1995 and the aftermath for his family and community. Boyega spoke about his personal happiness alongside this deeply personal project, offering rare insight into how he has balanced his public advocacy and private life.

Since leaving big franchise movies, John Boyega has been quite secretive regarding his personal life. The news is a major, positive personal milestone for the actor, shifting attention back to his family life and upcoming projects. It also shows his continued transformation from global franchise star into a grounded producer, advocate, and soon-to-be father.

Boyega and his wife are expecting their first child together. The actor has not given an official due date but has hinted that a larger, traditional Nigerian wedding celebration will be scheduled once the family is more settled.