Singer Dua Lipa and British actor Callum Turner have married, with celebrations taking place in Sicily and featuring a performance by Elton John. The couple first met in 2023 after being introduced at the River Cafe in west London, though they did not begin dating until a year later when they reconnected at a restaurant in Los Angeles. Turner, 36, is an actor who has been widely mentioned as a potential candidate for the next James Bond role.
The couple became engaged weeks before a holiday to Palermo last July, where they shared photos of themselves exploring the Sicilian capital. Images posted on Instagram showed them walking through baroque streets, visiting the cathedral, and enjoying sunset boat trips. Their affection for the city was evident, with one photo capturing the word "amore" written on a wall. During their visit, they stopped at Colletti, a bar in the city centre, where the owner Alessandro Minnone described Lupa as "very down-to-earth and warm."
Plans for a Palermo wedding had circulated for months. Local media reported that a wedding planner had been hired to arrange celebrations in the city, with reports suggesting that rooms at Villa Igiea, a five-star art nouveau hotel, were reserved for guests. However, a source at the hotel confirmed that while guest rooms had been booked, the ceremony itself would not take place there. Different venues had been speculated as possible locations for the ceremony, including the inner courtyard of Palermo's gallery for modern art and the restored church of Santa Maria dello Spasimo.
Lupa's connection to Palermo extends beyond her relationship with Turner. In 2023, she appeared in promotional images wearing the pink shirt of Palermo football club to promote Puma trainers, which the club shared on social media with enthusiasm. The prospect of her wedding in the city generated significant excitement among local residents, who saw it as recognition of Palermo's growing status as a destination for high-profile celebrations.
The wedding news comes at a time when destination weddings in Sicily have become increasingly popular among celebrities and wealthy figures. The island offers both privacy and scenic settings for celebrations. Lupa, 30, is a Grammy-winning singer known for her successful music career, while Turner has appeared in various film and television projects.
The couple's decision to marry in Sicily reflects broader trends in celebrity wedding planning, with Italy emerging as a preferred location for significant life events. Their Sicilian celebration, featuring the musical talents of Elton John, added considerable star power to an already notable entertainment industry event, drawing coverage from multiple outlets.