Lake Bell Confirms Romance With Rashid Johnson
The actress went Instagram official with the artist on Halloween, sharing a selfie captioned "Happy Hallow-hard launch."
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Romance
Actress Lake Bell confirmed her relationship with artist Rashid Johnson by posting a selfie with him on Instagram on Saturday, October 31. Bell captioned the post "Happy Hallow-hard launch."
Why it matters
The announcement marks Bell's first public confirmation of a new relationship since her 2020 divorce from Scott Campbell, and it follows a brief 2022 romantic link to comedian Chris Rock. Public relationship announcements by well-known figures draw wide attention to personal milestones after separations.
Bell is 47 years old and Johnson is 48. Bell was married to Scott Campbell for seven years, and the two welcomed two children together before divorcing in 2020.
The players
Lake Bell
Lake Bell is an American actress known for her film and television work, including the 2013 film In a World.
Rashid Johnson
Rashid Johnson is an American artist known for his mixed-media works and multidisciplinary practice.
The details
Bell posted a selfie with Johnson on Instagram on Halloween, Saturday, October 31, 2026. Johnson wore a classic charcoal-colored tuxedo while Bell wore a black stole with a matching beret.
Timeline
2020: Bell and Campbell divorced after seven years of marriage.
2022: Bell was briefly romantically linked with Chris Rock.
October 31, 2026: Bell posted the Halloween selfie with Johnson on Instagram.
Culture Shift
Bell's Instagram announcement follows a pattern of celebrities using their own social accounts to confirm relationships rather than waiting for tabloid reports. The approach gives public figures direct control over how and when their personal lives become public.
Readers who follow celebrity relationship news can see how public couples use social platforms to share milestones on their own terms. The post offers a simple example of how a brief caption can confirm a relationship without a formal announcement.
The takeaway
Public figures often choose social media to control the timing and framing of personal news. For readers, a single post can clarify a relationship that tabloids have speculated about for years.
Further reading
For more on public relationships, see Romance coverage on Wisevoter.
