KJ Apa, best known for playing Archie Andrews in Riverdale, has only one confirmed romantic relationship in his public history: French model Clara Berry. The couple dated from 2020 to early 2024 and share a son, Sasha Vai Keneti Apa, born on 23 September 2021. As of August 2026, the New Zealand actor is single, according to multiple reports.
Confirmed Relationship with Clara Berry
Apa confirmed his relationship with Clara Berry on 3 February 2020, when he shared a now-deleted photo of them kissing on Instagram, captioned “coup de foudre,” a French phrase meaning love at first sight. The couple announced they were expecting a child on 19 May 2021, with Apa posting a photo of Berry displaying her baby bump.
Their son, Sasha Vai Keneti Apa, was born on 23 September 2021. Berry celebrated his arrival on Instagram, writing: “Sasha Vai Keneti Apa, born on the 23rd of September. He is a perfect perfection. I am the luckiest to have now two men of my life, filling my heart with this cosmic gigantic vast love.”
Apa later spoke about fatherhood in an interview with Entertainment Tonight: “When you have a child, it pulls everything closer in your life in terms of the people that you love, your friends. It really reveals the people who really matter in your life, and it all revolves around this one special thing that you’ve created. It’s the most incredible thing that’s ever happened to me.”
In February 2024, Berry confirmed the split during an Instagram Q&A with her followers. According to People, she said: “I think it’s better to have separated parents who are happy and can be the best versions of themselves rather than stay together if it's not working.”
Rumoured Romances: Corinne Isherwood and Britt Robertson
Before Berry, Apa was linked to Corinne Isherwood, an American Canadian actor. On 12 January 2018, the two were pictured walking together through YVR Vancouver International Airport with stacked bags and luggage. Their photos were first publicised by the Daily Hive and Riverdale News (DAILY). At the time, Isherwood was reportedly 16 years old, while Apa was 20, sparking controversy. Neither has confirmed the romance publicly.
In 2019, rumours swirled about a relationship with Britt Robertson, his co-star in I Still Believe and A Dog's Purpose. The pair were spotted exchanging a kiss during Entertainment Weekly’s Comic-Con party in July 2019, and were also seen cuddling, holding hands, and walking arm in arm. Apa had previously praised Robertson in a 2017 interview with Stuff, saying: “She was amazing. She was great. She knew that it was my first film as well, so she was helping me out a bit... And obviously you're there for three months, and you don't really have anyone else to hang with, so we were hanging out a lot.” Neither has confirmed the relationship.
Recent Rumours: Michelle Randolph and Madelyn Cline
In July 2025, dating rumours emerged with Michelle Randolph, star of Landman and 1923. The celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi shared alleged sightings, and on 24 July 2025, their podcast reported that Randolph had been spotted texting Apa while waiting to board a plane from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). On 28 July 2025, the pair were reportedly spotted at the Westside café in Fort Worth, Texas, where she was filming season 2 of Landman. Neither has confirmed the rumours. In a 2026 interview with InStyle, Randolph explained her preference for privacy: “It’s just…I don’t think anything good comes from that (publicising her love life), because it’s your personal life. It should be personal and reserved for yourself and those who are close to you. So, ironically, I think I’ve learned that I want to keep it private.”
Madelyn Cline, known for Outer Banks, met Apa on the set of The Map That Leads to You. Rumours intensified after a joint Cosmopolitan interview in August 2025, where Apa admitted: “I'm not going to lie, I fell in love with Madelyn on this movie in many ways that, one, are part of my job, and two, happened because she's an amazing person. You lean into it because it's… fun, and it's life, and I like feeling great.” Both have described their bond as a close friendship, but neither confirmed a romantic relationship.
Current Status and Personal Details
As of 2026, KJ Apa is single. He has never been engaged or married. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, he said: “I think I'm just waiting for the right time, right girl. I'm pretty busy at the moment. I don't know how much I have to offer to someone right now.”
KJ Apa was born Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa on 17 June 1997 in Auckland, New Zealand. He is 29 years old as of 2026, with a reported net worth of $3 million. He resides in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. His son, Sasha, is his only child.
