Damson Idris Speaks On Lori Harvey Romance: "Keep It As Normal As Possible"

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It's all about blocking out negativity and keeping things real for Damson and Lori.

Snowfall recently hosted its premiere for its sixth season, and ahead of the event, Damson Idris caught up with Rolling Stone. The actor has been making waves for his role as Franklin Saint, but his relationship has thrust him into a new pop culture spotlight. There have been rumors about Idris and Lori Harvey for some time, but only recently did the couple confirm their romance. They made their red carpet debut at the Snowfall premiere, and the actor spoke about navigating a high-profile relationship.

"You stay at home and hide in the cave," Idris said of how he handles the attention. "[Laughs] No, I think my advice to anyone who walks down that path is to just keep it as regular and normal as possible and really, really connect to each other and not the outside forces around." He also suggested that he looks upon others he admires and gleans wisdom on how they manage their privacy.

Idris Wants To Protect His Space
Red Carpet Premiere Event For The Sixth And Final Season Of FX's "Snowfall" - After Party
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 15: (L-R) Lori Harvey and Damson Idris attend the after party for the sixth and final season of FX's "Snowfall" on February 15, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)

He added, "Just understanding that you don’t always have to show the world your personal life and that what you do for a living is an extension of yourself, and that’s your baby. And you need to protect that. You also need to protect your personal self too. And, of course, it’s the topic of gossip, and the blogs want to talk about that over the work. I see that a lot. But they’ll get over it soon enough. And in a couple days, someone else will be dating, and then they’ll leave me alone."

Harvey's romances have dominated headlines, and Idris is the latest to find himself a hot topic. Last summer, she ended her relationship with Michael B. Jordan. The Black Panther actor joked about being a single man during his stint as host of Saturday Night Live. Later, he sat down with Gayle King to share what he's learned and what life has been like back on the market.

Michael B. Jordan Focused On Work Following Breakup with Lori Harvey
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Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey attending the Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA. Picture date: Sunday March 27, 2022. (Photo by Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty Images)

“I mean, I think for me, it’s just I was lucky enough to have a lot of work, you know?” Jordan told King for CBS Mornings. “And I’m a firm believer of what’s for you is for you. And coming out of that situation—not to give it any energy and kinda move from that is—it was an experience for me to grow and learn.”

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