SoulmatesCara Delevingne and Ashley Benson’s Complete Relationship and Breakup Timeline

May 2018

It all started in May 2018, when the ladies where photographed leaving a Lauryn Hill concert together in New York City. Days later, Ashley shared this adorable selfie with Cara on Instagram, and rumors quickly started swirling that something was going on between them.

“After 50 tries… We got a blurry one @caradelevingne,” the actress captioned it.

Ashley also posted this photo with Cara a few days later, so it was clear that they were spending a lot of time together. A fan also claimed that they saw the girls kissing in a bar, and the internet quickly went wild.

Although it’s hard to say for sure sure, that definitely looks like Cara standing behind Ashley in this picture, which she shared to her Instagram account on May 22, 2018. The two stars were also photographed cozying up in Los Angeles in the same month. In the pictures, Cara had her arms around Ashley as she gave her a kiss on the cheek. So although they had yet to confirm their romance, it definitely seemed like they were more than friends.

July 2018

Things for Ashley and Cara heated up even more in July 2018. They were practically inseparable! A friend posted this photo with the ladies on July 28, 2019, and the next day, another friend shared a video of them singing karaoke together at a party!

August 2018

In August 2018, we got all the confirmation that we needed when the model and the actress were spotted kissing in London! Ashley also attended Cara’s birthday party, and it looked like they had an amazing time together.

Fans also noticed that the blonde beauty was wearing a necklace with the letter “C” on it. Coincidence? Probably not! In the same month, Ashley opened up about why she keeps her love life so private to People Magazine, explaining, “I think it’s the best way in any relationship. I’ve always been very private about them, and I think it’s just better. I mean it’s hard, I don’t know, you kind of can’t get away from that if you’re in the public eye. I just kinda try to keep myself as private as possible.”

September 2018

In September 2018, the rumored couple attended the Toronto Film Festival to promote their new movie, Her Smell, together.

And when Cara posted a picture from the premiere, fans practically lost it when Ashley commented, “Mine,” underneath! Was this the proof everyone had been waiting for?

Well, not exactly. Ashley later deleted the comment and claimed her account had been hacked. Sigh.

In the same month, Cara and Ashley attended Paris Fashion Week together, and fans were seriously living for the pictures.

October 2018

In October 2018, they were spotted together once again. At least, we think. These pictures emerged of Ashley leaving a hotel in New York City with a girl that looks like Cara. But it’s hard to say for sure, since she’s, you know, covering their face with a stuffed animal, LOL. The rumored lovebirds also shared in some major Instagram flirting, when Ashley posted a picture of a neon sign that read, “You are magic.” Cara commented, “Yes you are,” on it. OUR HEARTS.

And a few weeks later, they were spotted in Las Vegas together! A source also told Us Weekly, “Ashley and Cara are dating. This is the first girl [Ashley’s] ever dated. This relationship with Cara is the first time she’s been in a healthy relationship and she feels as if it’s really easy with her.”

The insider also revealed that the girls met and fell for each other on set of their movie, Her Smell.

December 2018

December 2018 was a busy month for the couple! Although fans started to worry that they had split when Cara posted a video of herself crying on Ashley’s birthday, they quickly squashed those rumors. The girls were spotted celebrating Ashley’s birthday together in London, and boy, was it adorable. They went to Winder Wonderland, where they rode on roller coasters and rides together all night long. They also hit up the Museum of Natural History, where Cara allegedly surprised her girlfriend with decorations.

In the same month, photographers snapped the pair arriving at the airport hand-in-hand. They definitely weren’t afraid to show off their love, as they packed on the PDA in front of the cameras.

March 2019

In March 2019, Cara and Ashley headed to Paris Fashion Week once again! Their stylist shared this snap of them cozying up in the car, and our hearts were bursting.

Ashley also posted a picture hanging out with Cara’s sister, Poppy, which means they were even getting close with each other’s family members!

The two stars couldn’t keep their hands (or their lips!) off each other during the trip.

April 2019

April 2019 was a monumental month for the couple! Why? Well, Cara actually referred to Ashley as her “true love” on Instagram! She clapped back at some nasty internet trolls who were hating on their relationship, and we are living for her response.

“You are f–king disgusting! If you have a problem with true love then come say this s–t to my face instead [of] pathetically hating through Instagram,” she wrote. “I genuinely feel sorry for you both, you are clearly not happy with your lives and have far too much time on your hands. Maybe get a hobby that doesn’t involve being homophobic and hating others for being happy.”

The ladies also shared some photos of a project they were working on together, and we couldn’t help but notice their PDA in the pics.

May 2019

In May 2019, Ashley posted this picture with Cara, so it was clear they were still going strong!

Us Weekly also reported in the same month that the duo had taken the major step of moving in together. A source close to the Pretty Little Liars actress told the outlet that Ashley “sold her house in Los Angeles” and had “moved into Cara’s place there.”

While attending the TrevorLIVE Gala in June 2019, Cara gave her girlfriend a super special shoutout.

“I also have another very special woman in this room to thank and you know who you are,” the model said, referring to Ashley. “She’s one of the people who help me love myself when I needed it most and I really needed it. She showed me what real love is and how to accept it, which is a lot harder than I thought. I love you, Sprinkles.”

Sprinkles?! How cute?! Ashley posted a video of the sweet moment to her Instagram Stories, writing, “Love you @CaraDelevingne. Proud of you.”

Wow, they’re already using that four letter word that begins with an L. Yeah, we’re talkin’ “love.” They also attended Zoe Kravitz‘s wedding together a few days later, and they looked so freaking happy together.

July 2019

In July 2019, rumors hit the web that the ladies were engaged after they were spotted wearing matching rings while vacationing in Saint Tropez, France. Obviously, until the two confirm anything, we can’t say for sure — but we seriously hope that they are!

In the same month, Ashley revealed that she had gotten a tattoo for Cara! While announcing her new sunglasses collection, she posted a photo that showed off a giant “CD” ink design on her rib cage. Naturally, everyone quickly assumed that it stood for Cara’s initials. And want to know the best part? The Paper Towns actress reportedly has Ashley’s initials tattooed on her in the same spot. Ugh, find us a love like their, please.

And while attending the CTAM TCA Summer Press Tour for her new series, Carnival Row, Cara revealed that she’s ready for a lifelong commitment.

“Oh my God, yes. I mean always. Love life,” she told Life & Style.

An insider also told Us Weekly that the couple are “madly, madly in love.”

“They are so great,” the source added. “All their friends mix well together. They have never been happier. Their relationship is really healthy.”

August 2019

In August 2019, rumors started swirling that the actress and the model had a secret wedding. You see, The Sun reported that the couple tied the knot in Las Vegas on August 3. But according to E!, it was just a “friendship ceremony,” as there isn’t a marriage license found for the two in Las Vegas public records.

OK, so it appears that they may not be married after all. And in the same month, Cara also finally spilled some tea on their relationship and how it all started.

“We weren’t looking for it,” she told Marie Claire. “It was really just very authentic and natural.”

September 2019

In Elle Magazine‘s September issue, Cara revealed that she’s in love with Ashley!

“I’m just better when I’m in love,” she said. “It just feels incredible when you’re not alone, when you’re facing the world with someone else.”

OUR HEARTS. She also opened up about why they tried to keep the relationship private at first and why they decided to finally go public with it in the end.

“It’s sacred,” Cara shared. “I get why people care so much, and I don’t want to be so secretive that people think I’m ashamed of anything. But I’ve never been in a relationship where things are so public, or where I posted pictures of someone else. This seemed different. We had gotten to the point where we had kept it a secret, or at least not wanted attention, and now I feel like I’m not going to not be proud. Which isn’t the same thing as wanting to pose on a red carpet together, either. People make their own assumptions and that’s what worried me. Because if it is something that is so good, you don’t ever want anyone to ever change it, even though people shouldn’t have that power.”

The model also told Porter Magazine, “I’d never truly let anyone in before, for fear of them leaving. I never really trusted people, or felt worthy of it, and I always pushed them away. She’s the first person that has said, ‘You can’t push me away. I’m going to be nice to you, I love you.”

She also explained that their busy schedules are definitely not going to tear them apart.

“Long-distance relationships are always tough,” she continued. “We make it work, though. We have to. And it definitely makes me a better, happier person.”

October 2019

While attending the Girl Hero Awards in October 2019, the model couldn’t stop gushing over the actress.

“It’s so nice to have someone in my life that supports me so much and loves me. I’m the luckiest girl in the world,” she said.

November 2019

In November 2019, they jetted off to China together! Wow, how romantic is that?!

December 2019

In December 2019, Cara couldn’t stop gushing over Ashley’s naked body! That’s right, the PLL star posted a nude photo on Instagram, and her girlfriend quickly left her seal of approval. Rachel Brosnahan commented on the picture with a dizzy face emoji, and Cara responded back and said, “tell me about it.”

But the internet went into a frenzy on December 9, 2019, when the model announced on Twitter that she and the actress had decided to go their separate ways.

“Me and Ashley broke up,” Cara wrote in a now-deleted tweet.

But it turns out, the blonde beauty may have been hacked. After further investigation, fans quickly noticed that she had also posted a series of tweets including iPhone giveaways and links to shady websites, so it’s safe to say that the message didn’t actually come from her.

The blonde beauty also took to Instagram on December 10, 2019, to let everyone know that the couple was still going strong! When a fan asked if they had broken up, she replied, “Nope.”

Cara also put the rumors to rest when she posted the sweetest tribute for Ashley’s birthday on December 18, 2019.

“Happy birthday @ashleybenson. There is so much I could say but something I love and cherish most about us is that I don’t need to because YOU KNOW and that’s all that matters,” she wrote on Instagram. “It’s you and me which is my favorite. My safe place. You let me be silly, you let me be wild, you keep me free, secure and curious. I feel like I’ve known you my entire life and I am so proud of watching you grow into the woman that you always dreamt of being. I love you beyond words my sprinkles, choonchi, angel face, grumpy a**, sweet cheeks, never boring, buttmunch, Benson.”

OUR HEARTS.