After months of rumors swirling, Boygenius bandmates Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker have finally confirmed they’re dating!
Dacus put all the fan speculation to rest on March 17, when she opened up about her current relationship status in an interview with The New Yorker, where she said that the pair’s relationship is clear in her upcoming album Forever Is a Feeling.
“It’s been interesting, because I want to protect what is precious in my life, but also to be honest, and make art that’s true,” the 29-year-old artist told the publication. “I think maybe a part of it is just trusting that it’s not at risk. Maybe a healthier way to think about it is that it’s not actually fragile. These songs are about different people. But, you know, ‘Most Wanted Man in West Tennessee’ — what are you gonna do?”
Dacus also talked about being worried about sharing too much about her relationship, even though fans have largely been respectful of the boundaries she’s put up about her personal life. “It only takes a handful to make your life feel like a really easily threatened thing,” she said. “I’ve been practicing not reinforcing that narrative to myself.”
Dacus and Baker may have only just announced their romance, but they’ve been sharing swoon-worthy moments for years that had fans hoping and praying the two would one day fall in love.
Now that a fan ship has become a reality, let’s take a look back at their more adorable moments together!
Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker at the Grammys
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At the 2024 Grammys, Boygenius took home three awards, but it was a moment between Dacus and Baker on the red carpet that had fans feeling giddy. In the background of a shot of Billie Eilish, Dacus was spotted holding Baker in the cutest embrace ever.
Julien Baker admires Lucy Dacus
Long before they became an official couple, the two women were already sparking rumors with moments like this one, where Baker told the audience, "Somebody I admire greatly, Lucy Dacus."
Their Halloween couples costume
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We should have known Dacus and Baker were destined to become and iconic couple when they dressed up as Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande for Halloween back in 2023. The infamous 2019 paparazzi photo of Davidson and Grande with lollipops was recreated with startling accuracy by the Boygenius bandmates. We can't wait to see what couples costumes they come up with now that they're officially dating!
Lucy Dacus calling Julien Baker her 'husband'
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During a concert moment caught on film by fans in 2023, Dacus got down on one knee to "propose" to Baker with a pink carnation before saying, "Me and my husband, you know."
Jucy making out on stage
When Boygenius played a show in Nashville in drag after Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee failed to ban public drag shows, not only was it a beautiful show of solidarity and protest, but Dacus made out with Baker while was lying on the stage, and it was hawt!
Another swoon-worthy kiss
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During another Boygenius concert, Dacus runs up to Baker as she's playing guitar, grabs her face, and lands a kiss that would make anyone go weak in the knees. No wonder there were rumors about them dating for so long.
Looking at each other with hearts in their eyes
This is just one of many videos of Dacus and Baker together where the camera has caught them looking at each other like they were already in love!
The big news!
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After Dacus and Baker's relationship became public, Boygenius bandmate Pheobe Bridger shared a photo of the three band members with her own face blurred out and a heart around the happy couple.