Is the relationship even official if it does not hit Instagram? In today’s social media-obsessed world, several celebrity couples have been confirming their relationships on the app, and the latest couple to do so is “Emily in Paris” star Lucas Bravo and his new boo, Shailene Woodley.
On April 30, Bravo took to Instagram to confirm his romance with the talented 33-year-old actress, posting a series of photos from their desert getaway that showcased the couple’s chemistry and left fans swooning.
The romantic snaps feature the couple enjoying quality time together, including tender moments shared by Bravo and Woodley at the Stagecoach festival, an annual country music festival, which took place in California.
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The pictures shared by Bravo paint a picture of a loving and playful couple. One snapshot shows the pair sporting matching black cowboy hats, beaming with joy as they sit together under the sun.
Another picture captures a sweet moment of a public display of affection, with the couple strolling hand-in-hand through a crowd. This is the first time the pair has been seen sharing public affection since their romance was first rumoured in Paris when they were pictured walking hand in hand.
Bravo captioned the post “Howdy Slab City”. By sharing these intimate moments with their followers, Bravo has effectively made their relationship official, giving fans a glimpse into their love life, and fans are loving it.
@emilytgarciaa commented: “Shailene is wonderful, you make a beautiful couple ❤️” and @geelizzie said: “Okay!!! 👏👏👏 We see you Shailene— and we love it!! ❤️❤️❤️.”
A trend of transparency
Bravo’s decision to share their romance on Instagram is not uncommon in today’s celebrity landscape. Many stars are opting to use social media to make their relationships official, sharing intimate moments and milestones with their fans.
Couples like Elizabeth Hurley and musician Billy Ray Cyrus have also recently taken to Instagram to debut their relationships, putting speculation to rest with a single post.
After weeks of rumours, Hurley and Cyrus finally confirmed their romance with a joint Instagram picture over Easter weekend, giving their fans a glimpse into their love story.
In an era where social media dominates people’s lives, it’s no wonder that Instagram has become the go-to platform for celebrity couples to make their relationships official.
Whether it’s a romantic getaway or a cosy night in, these couples are controlling the narrative as they share it all with their followers.