Lucas Bravo and Shailene Woodley are finally Instagram official, and the internet can’t stop talking about it.
After weeks of speculation and a quiet confirmation last month, the Emily in Paris actor dropped a photo dump that basically screams, “We’re in love.” Posted from their desert adventure in Slab City, California, the pics show the two holding hands, rocking cowboy hats, and smiling with musician Sophie Hawley-Weld of Sofi Tukker. The caption? A simple “Howdy, Slab City.” Yeah, he’s not hiding it anymore.
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The 37-year-old actor confirmed the relationship in early April, telling People magazine, “Yeah, I’m really happy,” after the two were spotted together in Paris. In those first paparazzi snaps, Lucas had his arm around Shailene, and the vibe was already very couple-y. Now, this Instagram post has sealed the deal. Fans are fully on board.
Shailene, 33, has kept her love life pretty low-key since her high-profile split from NFL star Aaron Rodgers in 2022. That breakup hit her hard. In an interview with Outside magazine, she opened up about the emotional spiral that followed, calling it a “really awful, traumatic thing” that left her feeling numb and detached from life. She said the depression was so intense, she couldn’t even feel joy looking at nature, something that once brought her peace.
It was her friend and stylist, Kris Zero, who helped pull her out of the darkness. Kris kept her moving, surfing, cleaning up horse ranches, hiking, anything to shake the heaviness. For Shailene, those tiny bursts of purpose made all the difference, even if the depression kept creeping back in.
Talking about her relationship with Aaron is still emotional. She said, “It was not right. But it was beautiful.” The heartbreak may still linger, but it’s clear that she’s found something new and real with Lucas.
This new chapter with Lucas Bravo looks peaceful, creative, and grounded. Whether they’re wandering through desert art installations or goofing off in cowboy hats, there’s a softness to it all, and fans are here for it.
