Who Is Alev Aydin?
On Jan. 27, 2021, Halsey shocked fans by announcing her pregnancy and revealing her boyfriend, Alev Aydin. Here are five facts about Aydin:
1. He's a Screenwriter and Producer
Alev co-wrote the 2013 web series Turbo and Joey, which is about two guys from Staten Island, New York, who are trying to make it in Hollywood. He and his writing partner, Justin Schack, also co-created the 2017 Netflix series Small Shots. Both shows star This Is Us recurring stars Jeremy Luke and Caitlin Thompson, as well as actor Joseph Russo.
2. He's Also Done Some Acting
Alev also wrote and starred in the 2013 film Lonely Boy, which is about a schizophrenic bachelor and also features Transparent and The Office star Melora Hardin. In 2018, he appeared with the actress in the thriller Cruel Hearts. Between 2008 and 2010, he also played small roles on General Hospital.
3. He Was Raised Abroad
Based on photos posted on his Instagram page, Alev is originally from Turkey. In October 2020, three months before announcing her pregnancy, Halsey shared photos of herself on a trip to the country. Alev has also resided and spent time in Saudi Arabia, New York and Los Angeles.
4. He and Halsey Have Matching Tattoos
In June 2020, Alev and Halsey got matching "SEEDS" tattoos on their feet at Liquid Tattoo in Yucca Valley, Calif. Tattoo artist Amanda Owley wrote on Instagram, "Today I met the sweetest two people. Ashley and Alev. You may know her better as HALSEY."
She continued, "@iamhalsey 'Seeds' is for planting seeds. She said this is cosmicly the best week to plant seeds in your life. I agree [sic]."
5. He and Halsey Are Private About Their Relationship
The two were photographed together publicly only once before Haley's pregnancy announcement, while shopping for art supplies in Los Angeles in October 2020.