Laura Harrier Shares Birthday Celebrations with Boyfriend Helly Nahmad on Instagram
Actress Laura Harrier has publicly confirmed her relationship with art dealer Helly Nahmad by posting intimate photographs from her birthday celebration on Tuesday. The 36-year-old star shared a cosy snapshot with Nahmad, 48, alongside a series of images capturing the lively festivities. In her caption, Harrier expressed gratitude to "her love" for organising the event, with Nahmad seen proudly observing as she received her birthday cake.
Relationship Timeline and Previous Engagement
Harrier and Nahmad have been dating since September 2025, following her separation from ex-fiancé Sam Jarou earlier that year. The actress wrote enthusiastically about her birthday experience: "I had the best birthday ever thank you to my friends for coming to celebrate thank you to my love for throwing me the most fun party i’m so so lucky." Her previous engagement to Jarou, confirmed in 2022 after meeting in 2019, ended amicably according to sources, with the pair reportedly remaining friends.
Helly Nahmad's Background and Legal History
Nahmad comes from one of the world's wealthiest art collector families, with his father David Nahmad estimated to possess a $3 billion fortune. The Helly Nahmad Gallery in New York features works by renowned artists including Wassily Kandinsky and Francis Bacon. However, Nahmad's past includes significant legal troubles; in 2013, he was arrested for operating an illegal gambling ring frequented by celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Alex Rodriguez.
Following his guilty plea in 2014, Nahmad served four months of a one-year prison sentence and forfeited $6.42 million plus a valuable painting. In a surprising turn, he received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump in early 2021, just hours before Trump left office. Nahmad has also faced civil litigation regarding allegations of dealing art stolen from European Jews during World War II.
Celebrity Connections and Social Circles
Nahmad maintains extensive connections within celebrity circles, being a longtime friend of Leonardo DiCaprio and having been photographed with the actor at family events. His social network has historically included prominent figures like supermodel Gisele Bündchen and her former husband Tom Brady. The Nahmad family's influence extends beyond the art world into political spheres, with Helly residing in Manhattan's Trump Tower.
Laura Harrier's Career and Public Profile
Harrier first gained recognition at age 17 in Chicago before achieving breakthrough success in 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming alongside Tom Holland. Her performance in 2018's BlacKkKlansman earned critical acclaim, resulting in a Black Reel Award and SAG Award nomination. Beyond acting, Harrier serves as an ambassador for luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Calvin Klein, and Boss.
The actress has previously addressed public speculation about her relationships, notably deleting a TikTok video in which she expressed annoyance at rumours linking her to actor Shameik Moore while she was engaged to Jarou. Harrier emphasized her commitment to privacy and authenticity in romantic matters, contrasting with what she described as common Hollywood "PR stunts."
