KJ Apa is officially off the market, and he isn’t afraid to shout it from the rooftops. While promoting his forthcoming film Jimmy at a Texas screening this week, the 29-year-old Riverdale alum confirmed that he is in a relationship with model Renee Wilkins.
Addressing their dynamic on the press line, Apa revealed to E! News that things between the pair are going “great,” adding with a smile:
“She’s my bestie.”
The confirmation follows their eye-catching red carpet debut at the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors back on October 18, where Apa was celebrated as one of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch. When asked by reporters how he knew Wilkins was ultimately “the one,” the actor offered a beautifully succinct, laid-back response:
“Why not?”
Looking toward their shared future, the actor opened up about his personal philosophy on love, mindset, and intentional living.
“I’m all about manifesting. I think we manifest everything for ourselves, the positive and the negative. So, you’ve got to be careful about what you spend your time thinking about.”
So, who is the woman who captured the actor’s heart? Wilkins is a New Zealand-born model who currently calls Los Angeles home. She has cultivated a strong social following under the handle @ReneeFromTechSupport, where fans frequently catch Apa leaving affectionate comments—including his signature pet name for her, “beast.”
Following their debut in Newport Beach, Apa made things Instagram-official by posting a cozy snap of the pair from the festival evening, cementing their status as one of Hollywood’s most charming new couples.
