It was a big night for Angelina Jolie on Friday as she attended the London premiere of her new movie, Maria – and there was a familiar face lending her support on the red carpet. The 49-year-old actress appeared at the star-studded premiere at the 68th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall, and her rumored boyfriend, Akala was also in attendance. Angelina and the British rapper, 40, twinned in all-black outfits as they posed separately for photos, despite going' Instagram official' earlier this month when he attended a party that was hosted by Angelina for her company Atelier Jolie.
The actress looked chic wearing a blazer over a plunging waistcoat which she teamed with matching pants and heeled boots. Akala, meanwhile, looked dapper in a turtleneck sweater worn under a double-breasted coat, dark jeans, and smart sneakers. Angelina and Akala first sparked romance rumors in August when they were seen leaving her hotel together during the Venice International Film Festival.
At the time, In Touch claimed the two had been dating for "more than a year" after Akala joined Angelina and her daughters Zahara, 19, and Shiloh, 18, at the Calabash Literary Festival in Jamaica in May last year. The duo was also said to have enjoyed dinner together in Milan six months later, sparking further curiosity about their connection. However, according to TMZ, the pair are just good friends and Akala is reportedly in a relationship with Chanelle Newman, the co-founder and executive .