Jesse Williams is an American model, actor, and activist. He became known for his role as Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC’s hit series Grey's Anatomy. In addition to this TV show, he also appeared in such popular series as Beyond the Break, Station 19, Little Fires Everywhere, and movies Brooklyn's Finest, The Butler Money, Jacob's Ladder, Random Acts of Violence, and more. As for his modeling career, Jesse has worked with Tommy Hilfiger, L. L. Bean, Kenneth Cole, and other fashion brands. What do we know about the love life of the actor? Let’s take a look!
Aryn Drake-Lee
2007 - 2017
Real estate broker Aryn Drake-Lee became the first public girlfriend of the actor, and later his wife. After three years of dating, the actor popped his question and Aryn said yes. The couple went down the aisle in 2012. In their marriage, Williams and Drake-Lee welcomed two kids: Sadie appeared in 2013 and Maceo saw the light in 2015. Williams once revealed that Aryn was near and always supported him, even in the hardest times in his life and career. That is why he appreciated her so much. However, when their youngest daughter was just two, the pair decided to call it quits. They got divorced in 2017. It was a shock to everyone, because their union seemed to be so perfect. The couple later admitted that for the sake of their kids their divorce was pretty amicable and they try to do their best to co-parent their children. In the spring of 2021, it became known that they both are embroiled in a difficult custody battle. The ex-spouses were even invited to a program for high-conflict parents.
Minka Kelly
2017
When he separated from Aryn Drake-Lee, Jesse has a brief fling with American actress Minka Kelly. They were spotted hanging out together in the fall off that year and are known to be dating for several months. Minka starred in Friday Night, Lights Parenthood, Charlie's Angels Titans, and more.
Taylor Rooks
2018
In the spring of the following year, the actor was romantically linked to American sports journalist and broadcaster Taylor Rooks. However, their hookup was rather fast and it all ended the same month when it started.
Taylour Paige
2019 - present time
Then, Williams met actress Taylour Paige. Rumors about their possible relationship started circulating around the couple when they were spotted holding hands at Jay-Z and Beyoncé's Oscars afterparty. When the two attended the Sundance Film Festival in January 2019, it became known that thing got serious between them. Paige became popular for her role on the hit TV show Hit the Floor.
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00:00 - Jesse Williams girlfriends
00:39 - Aryn Drake-Lee
01:45 - Minka Kelly
02:05 - Taylor Rooks
02:21 - Taylour Paige