Comedian Trevor Noah is currently single, with no confirmed girlfriend after his alleged relationship with South African influencer Zoë Leila Mabie reportedly ended. The 42-year-old former The Daily Show host has never been married and has candidly admitted that society often treats unmarried successful men as failures.
Who Is Zoë Leila Mabie?
According to Harper's Bazaar, Noah was linked to influencer Zoë Leila Mabie in 2023. The pair reportedly met through a mutual friend, but the relationship fell apart because of Noah's packed work schedule. Neither party publicly confirmed the romance, and Noah has not been linked to anyone new since the alleged breakup.
Has Trevor Noah Ever Been Married?
Noah has never walked down the aisle. On the 2 May 2024 episode of his podcast, A Friendship Revolution with Rhain Cohen, he discussed how being single at his age draws criticism. He said: "It doesn't bother me at all cause I'm single, and as you say, I'm successful, and that is good."
He also revealed that event invitations sometimes exclude him because he does not have a spouse. He explained: "I get invited to some events where people would be like, 'You are invited,' and then I'm like, 'Oh, is there a plus-one?' and they are like, 'Yes, but for spouses…we can't just give plus-ones to anyone.' And I'm like, 'This idiot got married six months ago. They don't even know this person, and you're going to tell me that I can't come with my best friend, who I can tell you every...detail about?'
Noah argued that marriage does not prove a real connection and stressed that he values friendship just as highly, if not more, than romantic commitment.
Trevor Noah's Romantic History
Dani Gabriel (2014–2015)
Noah's first public relationship was with South African musician and physiotherapist Dani Gabriel. They started dating in 2014 and toured together while Noah performed around the world. According to the Daily Mail, the couple split in 2015 after Noah moved to New York City to host The Daily Show. Gabriel remained in Cape Town with her family.
Jordyn Taylor (2015–2018)
Recording artist and model Jordyn Taylor was Noah's next serious partner. The two dated from 2015 and appeared together at events like the MTV Movie Awards in 2018. According to IOL, the relationship ended in 2018. Taylor confirmed the breakup on Instagram in January 2019, writing: "Of course, I love him. How could you not love him? I love him so much, but you guys should know we broke up this past summer, but yeah, I love him."
Minka Kelly (2020–2022)
Noah dated actress Minka Kelly for about two years, starting in 2020. Their relationship was private and had a rocky phase in May 2021, when they briefly separated due to conflicting work schedules. They reconciled later that year and traveled together in early 2022. As reported by People, they officially called it quits in 2022.
Dua Lipa (2022)
Rumours of a romance with singer Dua Lipa surfaced in September 2022 after the pair were spotted kissing outside a New York City restaurant. However, both denied the relationship. On her podcast Dua Lipa: At Your Service in October 2022, Lipa said she was single: "For me, this is the first year I've not been in a relationship for a very long time. It's been really great to just be alone and only think about myself and kind of be quite selfish."
Noah later appeared on the same podcast and described Lipa as a friend, saying: "I even said to my friend one day, 'Every time I see Dua Lipa, it's at an award show. So now that means if I see her, my life is going well. So, now I just hope to see her more so that it means my life is still going exceptionally well. You've always been really wonderful and gracious.'"
Zaheera: The Crush From Born a Crime
In his memoir Born a Crime, Noah wrote about a schoolmate named Zaheera whom he had a crush on. According to SparkNotes, the two became close friends, and Noah never confessed his feelings. After a winter break, Zaheera did not return to school; Noah later learned she had moved to America with her family. A friend later told him that Zaheera had liked him too and would have accepted a date if he had asked.
Trevor Noah at a Glance
- Full name: Trevor Noah
- Born: 20 February 1984, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Age: 42 (as of 2026)
- Residence: New York City, USA
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: Comedian, TV host, writer, producer, political commentator
- Parents: Patricia and Robert Noah
- Relationship status: Single
No Girlfriend, But No Regrets
As of 2026, Trevor Noah remains single. With no public girlfriend, the comedian continues to focus on his career and friendships. While society may judge his relationship status, Noah has made it clear that he does not let it affect him.
