Love bloomed fast for Lori Harvey and Memphis Depay. From social media flirting to a whirlwind romance, complete with a surprise engagement and a shocking split, Harvey and Depay’s picture-perfect love story was a rollercoaster ride.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane and uncover the secrets behind the initial spark, the commitment, and the eventual split.
The Complete Timeline of Lori Harvey and Memphis Depay’s Relationship
January 2016 – Couple Alert!
On January 27, 2016, Lori Harvey went IG official with Memphis Depay by posting a series of (now-deleted) pictures with the footballer while celebrating her 19th birthday in Paris.
The caption of the post read,
“Special Delivery #HappyBirthdayToMe”.
February 2016 – Luxury Lovebirds
On February 26, 2016, Memphis and Lori were snapped by paparazzi arriving for a dinner date in England. The couple hit up a Chinese restaurant in Manchester in a sleek black Rolls Royce. Now that’s what I call money talks.
June 2016 – Vacation Mode On!
On June 20, 2016, Lori posted some adorable pictures with Memphis from their “baecation” in the Greek island of Santorini.
January 2017 – Birthday Love
On January 13, 2017, Memphis Depay wished Lori on her 20th birthday with a cuddly-cute picture of the two. He kept the caption heartfelt and romantic,
“Happy birthday to the love of my life”.
March 2017 – Red Carpet Debut
On March 4, 2017, Depay and Harvey attended the Elie Saab show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear. Lori stunned in an edgy all-black outfit, adding a pop of color with a blue handbag. Memphis, on the other hand, opted for a classic tuxedo with a cool polka dot pattern.
June 2017 — Love Locked and Engaged!
In June 2017, Harvey and Depay got engaged! Lori Harvey’s father, Steve Harvey, announced the couple’s engagement on his official X account on June 26, 2017, with a picture of the big moment.
He captioned the post,
“Marjorie and I are proud to announce the engagement of our youngest daughter Lori to Memphis Depay, this young man is a good one! Congrats!”
June 2017 – In with the Harveys!
On June 30, 2017, following his engagement with Lori, Memphis was spotted vacationing with the Harvey pack. The family was exploring the small Italian town of Portofino located in the Italian Riviera.
August 2017 – Yacht Lovebirds
On August 14, 2017, Lori and Memphis made their last public appearance as a couple. They were spotted enjoying a luxurious yacht vacation in the Italian Riviera, soaking up the sun and later sharing a romantic meal at a cliff-side restaurant.
Early 2018 – Ring Off, Singlehood On
In early 2018, Lori Harvey was reportedly spotted without her engagement ring, making it clear that the wedding had been called off. The couple never officially addressed the rumors or the reasons behind their split – until August 2022.
August 2022 – Lori Reopens the Breakup Vault
On August 10, 2022, on an episode of a special Bumble series called Luv2SeeIt, Lori finally addressed her relationship with Depay. Speaking with host Teyana Taylor, the socialite revealed the reason for calling off her engagement. She said,
“I almost got married very young so I think after that… I felt like I hadn’t really experienced anything. I didn’t really know myself. I didn’t really know what I liked, what I didn’t like…If it’s no longer serving me, I’m moving on”.
Fan Backlash: Harvey Gets Blamed
Although Lori Harvey and Memphis Depay never publicly disclosed the reason for their breakup, fans were quick to point fingers. The online community directed harsh criticism towards Harvey, blaming her entirely. One comment on a Facebook post read,
“She was engaged… to this guy? She just keep getting engaged but don’t want to be married apparently…”
The soccer player quickly moved on with R&B singer, Chloe Bailey. Now call it a coincidence or fate, Lori Harvey’s dating history took a similar turn – she also went on to add an R&B artist to her list.