Exploring Beabadoobee’s boyfriend timeline: A look at her past and present loves

Exploring Beabadoobee’s boyfriend timeline: A look at her past and present loves

Beabadoobee’s boyfriend is cinematographer Jake Erland, with whom she has been linked since early 2023. Before that, she was in a long-term relationship with Soren Harrison, which began in her teenage years and lasted seven years. Their breakup caused emotional turmoil, later influencing her music. Now, the singer-songwriter keeps her love life quieter and more protected.

British cinematographer, Jake Erland and singer Beabadoobee pose in different places.
British-Filipino singer and songwriter has dated cinematographer, Jake Erland since 2023. Photo: @radvxz and @pacificpalisades on Instagram (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

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Key takeaways

  • Beabadoobee’s boyfriend is Jake Erland, a director and cinematographer.
  • The couple have been together since early 2023 and keeps things mostly private.
  • Bea previously dated Soren Harrison from 2018 to 2022, starting when she was 15.
  • Bea and Soren’s breakup was tough, and he ended the relationship via DM before one of her shows.
  • After their breakup, Soren dated Molly Hayward, a stylist and one of Bea's former friends.

Profile summary

Full nameBeatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus
NicknameBea Kristi, Beabadoobee
GenderFemale
Date of birth3 June 2000
Age24 years as of April 2025
Zodiac Gemini
Place of birthIloilo City, Philippines
Current residenceLondon, United Kingdom
NationalityFilipino-British
EthnicityFilipino
ReligionChristianity
SexualityStraight
Height in inches5'3"
Height in centimetres160
Weight in pounds110
Weight in kilograms50
Hair colourBrown
Eye colourBrown
Relationship statusDating
PartnerJake Erland
SchoolSacred Heart High School
ProfessionSinger, songwriter
Net worth$3.2 million
Social mediaInstagram

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Who is Beabadoobee’s boyfriend?

Beabadoobee, whose real name is Beatrice Kristi Ilejay Laus, is dating director and cinematographer Jake Erland. He also directed Beabadoobee’s music videos like Glue Song, Ever Seen, A Night To Remember and Take A Bite.

Beabadoobee poses in different places with her boyfriend, Jake Erland.
Beabadoobee poses with Jake Erland during her Glue song release party (L). The British singer poses with her boyfriend at a different location (R). Photo: @babebadoobees (modified by author)
Source: Instagram

According to Park Pictures, Jake is a British cinematographer whose career began with skating videos. Jake, full name Jacob Erland, has worked with well-known artists, including Shygirl, Olivia Dean and Rachel Chinouriri. He has also worked with Samsung, Palace, Dior, Rapha, Tommy Jeans, Zara, Vans, Louis Vuitton, Dazed, Salomon, and John Paul Gaultier.

Beabadoobee's boyfriend’s timeline

Before dating Jake, the British Filipino musician had a long-term relationship with Soren Harrison. Their breakup marked a shift in her personal and musical journey. Below is a closer look at her known relationship history.

Jake Erland (2023–present)

Jake Erland pictured shooting a video.
Jake Erland and Beabadoobee began dating in 2023. Photo: @moonshinefilm
Source: Instagram

Despite being together for nearly two years, Bea and her beau prefer to keep their relationship private. However, they offer their fans rare glimpses of their love story through Instagram posts.

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Although the couple have not publicly confirmed how long they have been dating, fans believe their relationship began in early 2023. Observant fans noticed Bea leaving heart emojis on Jake's Instagram posts as early as that year. They seemed to grow closer while collaborating on Bea's Glue Song music video.

In her recent Cosmopolitan UK cover interview, Bea opened up about their musical bond. She shared that every attempt to write emotional songs about him turned into love songs,

What’s hilarious is that I’ve tried to write a bad song about my boyfriend and every time it just ends up being a love song. I physically cannot write a bad song about him! I remember with my ex, there’d be so many songs. It’s a testament to how much I loved him.

Are Beabadoobee and Jake together?

Bea confirmed their relationship again while discussing how she stays grounded. In the aforementioned Cosmopolitan UK interview, he explained that Jake, along with her pets and close friends, provides a sense of comfort and stability. The British singer said,

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Soren Harrison (2018–2021)

Soren Harrison poses during the production of Man of the House.
Soren and Beabadoobee dated for about four years between 2018 and 2021. Photo: @wearegiantfilms
Source: Instagram

Beabadoobee dated Soren Harrison from her teenage years, starting when she was about 15. They reportedly broke up in June 2022 after seven years together. Many adored the pair and were heartbroken when news of the breakup surfaced.

Soren inspired several of Bea’s songs, especially the 2019 track, Soren. However, the exact reason behind their split remains unclear. Some fans believed they were in an open relationship, while others suspected infidelity.

Bea opened up about the emotional toll the split took on her, especially during her tour. One of the lowest moments, she said, happened when Soren broke up with her via DM just ten minutes before she went on stage in 2022.

Soren’s relationship after splitting with Bea

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Following their breakup, Soren began dating stylist Molly Hayward, the owner of Not Just Trash, a vintage clothing brand on Depop.

Before dating Soren, Molly shared a professional and personal relationship with Bea. The singer admired her work and hired her to style several of her music videos, including Worth It and Together.

In a 2021 interview with British Vogue, Molly even described Bea as more than a client but rather a close friend. As such, news of her new relationship with Soren felt like a betrayal to many of Bea's fans.

Beabadoobee sings and plays a guitar at the 2025 Coachella festival
Beabadoobee performs at the Coachella Stage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Photo: Kevin Mazur/Coachella
Source: Getty Images

FAQs

  1. Who is Beabadoobee? Beabadoobee is a British-Filipino indie singer-songwriter known for tracks like Glue Song and Coffee.
  2. How old is Beabadoobee? The singer and songwriter is 24 years old as of April 2025.
  3. Who is Beabadoobee’s BF? At the time of this writing, she is dating Jake Erland.
  4. What does Jake Erland do? He is a British director and cinematographer.
  5. Are Bea and Soren still together? No, Bea and Soren ended their relationship in 2022 after dating for about seven years.
  6. Is Beabadoobee still in a relationship? Yes, Bea is currently in a committed relationship with British director Jake Erland.
  7. How long have Beabadoobee and Jake been together? As of April 2025, the celebrity couple has been together for about two years.

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Ciku Njuguna (Lifestyle writer) Ciku Njuguna is a journalist with more than four years of experience in writing and content creation while working with Legit.ng, Sports Brief and CyberSchool technologies. She has a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics (2018) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Nairobi (2022). Ciku joined Legit.ng in 2024, covering lifestyle content. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques and participated in the Google News Initiative training program. Email: ciku.njuguna1@gmail.com