Jussie Smollett Moves On With Queer Eye Star Karamo Brown

Fresh off an amicable split from his former fiancé Jabari Redd, Jussie Smollett is already writing a new chapter—and this time his leading man is Queer Eye star Karamo Brown. The two stepped out together in Los Angeles on Monday for what looked like a genuine getting-to-know-you kind of day: lunch with Karamo’s mom, errands around town, and a sunset hike through Runyon Canyon that had unmistakable chemistry written all over it.

What stands out here isn’t just that Smollett’s moving forward—it’s how publicly and comfortably he’s doing it. The pair weren’t hiding. They were all smiles, talking nonstop, and at one point Jussie reached over and playfully cupped Karamo’s chin. That’s the kind of easy affection you see when two people are genuinely enjoying each other’s company, not performing for cameras.

The timing is worth noting. Smollett and Jabari Redd ended their nearly three-year engagement just weeks ago, but sources say the breakup was mutual and respectful—no drama, no bad blood. That kind of clean ending probably made space for something new to actually breathe. And if Monday’s outing is any indicator, this new thing with Karamo Brown is breathing just fine.

Whether this becomes something lasting or burns out in a few months remains to be seen, but right now these two look like they’re in that honeymoon phase where everything feels fresh and easy. For Smollett, that’s got to feel like a genuine win after everything he’s been through.