10 Celebrity Relationships That May Have Been Orchestrated for the Sake of Publicity (5 of 6)

8. Tessa Thompson and Michael B. Jordan for Creed

Tessa Thompson and Michael B. Jordan were an onscreen couple during the duration of the three Creed movies, which spanned nearly a decade. To contribute to the sense of realism, the two went so far as to attend couples counseling. But even though they clearly had chemistry, Thompson and Jordan have insisted they have never been more than friends. Indeed, Jordan was in a committed relationship with model Lori Harvey during that time.

9. Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler for Caught Stealing

Zoë Kravitz and Austin Butler triggered “are they or aren’t they” speculation while engaging in flirtatious banter while promoting their 2025 movie Caught Stealing. It came on the heels of Kravitz ending her engagement with Channing Tatum and Butler breaking up with Kaia Gerber. However, both have put the kibosh on these rumors, saying their relationship was strictly platonic.