Anna Camp isn’t here for your opinions on her love life, the Pitch Perfect star just defended her relationship with Jade Whipkey in the most unapologetic way.
Just days after the Pitch Perfect star hit the red carpet with girlfriend Jade Whipkey at the Bride Hard premiere, critics were quick to zero in on the 18-year age difference between the pair. But Anna, 42, had no time for the noise. In a fiery Instagram comment on June 20, she defended her relationship with the 24-year-old stylist, shutting down the negativity with class and confidence.
“I’ve dated men exactly my age and Jade is far more mature than any of them,” Anna wrote, making it crystal clear that age doesn’t define connection. “We have more in common than anyone else I’ve ever dated and can literally talk about anything and everything.” She ended the comment with a mic drop: “Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I’m wishing everyone well, especially this pride month.”
The actress’ bold clapback came shortly after going public with her romance in May. On May 13, Jade shared a sweet Instagram Story featuring a heartfelt message for Anna: “Her smile is a poem, her eyes are roses, her laugh is music for dancing.” Anna reposted the loving tribute, confirming what fans had already begun to speculate. Earlier that month, she gave followers a peek into their relationship with a cozy “Date night” post, featuring a candlelit dinner and wine.
Anna’s love life has been under the spotlight before. She was previously married to Pitch Perfect co-star Skylar Astin, but the couple finalized their divorce in 2019 after less than two years of marriage. That chapter, though tough, became a turning point for her personal growth. “It’s been really scary and liberating at the same time,” she said at a Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour panel that same year. “I’ve had some life changes go on, and I feel more me than I ever, ever have. It’s a vulnerable place to be, but it’s also really empowering.”
Reflecting on that transition, Anna opened up about embracing the uncertainty and learning to thrive in it. “I’ve learned that you can go through a life change and remain positive and also remain kind and friendly,” she explained. “Things happen for a reason. In the face of a challenge, I can rise out above it and even be better for it.”
That strength is clearly something she’s carried into her new relationship with Jade Whipkey, who works in fashion and styling. Despite online criticism about their age difference, Anna is unapologetically living her truth, and loving it.
Their appearance at the Bride Hard premiere not only marked their red carpet debut as a couple but also sent a clear message: they’re not hiding, and they’re not letting the haters win. With Pride Month in full swing, Anna’s fierce defense of her relationship feels even more powerful, proof that love, when real, doesn’t need to explain itself.
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