Hollywood loves a surprise. But usually, those surprises involve a secret wedding or a sudden fallout. When Anna Camp, the star we all know as the high-strung Aubrey Posen from Pitch Perfect, soft-launched her relationship with Jade Whipkey, it felt different. It wasn't just another celebrity couple alert; it was a total vibe shift for an actress who had spent years in the public eye as the quintessential "girl next door" archetype.
Honestly, the way people found out was kind of brilliant. No publicist-penned statement on a Tuesday morning. Instead, it was a man-on-the-street TikTok video from February 2025 that blew the lid off.
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Who is Jade Whipkey anyway?
If you’re wondering who the woman standing next to Anna Camp in that viral clip is, you aren't alone. Jade Whipkey isn’t an actress—at least not in the traditional sense. She’s a creative powerhouse working behind the scenes.
She is a writer and an on-set stylist based in Los Angeles. If you look at her resume, it’s actually stacked. She’s worked with names like Keke Palmer, Lena Waithe, and Coco Jones. Basically, she’s the one making sure the people on camera look incredible. She graduated from California State University, Northridge in 2023, which naturally brings up the topic everyone loves to dissect: the age gap.
The 18-year gap and the "Maturity" debate
There is an 18-year difference between them. Anna is 42, and Jade is 24. In the world of social media, that’s practically an invitation for strangers to give unsolicited advice. When they made their red carpet debut at the premiere of Bride Hard in June 2025, the internet did what it does best—it started counting.
But Anna didn't stay quiet.
She jumped into the comments on a PinkNews post to set the record straight. Her take? She’s dated men her exact age who weren't nearly as mature as Jade. It’s a classic Hollywood scenario, but flipped. We’re used to seeing older leading men with twenty-somethings. Seeing a woman in her 40s own her happiness with a younger woman felt like a genuine "good for her" moment for fans who have followed Anna since her True Blood days.
How the Anna Camp and Jade Whipkey romance unfolded
The timeline is actually pretty sweet if you track the "breadcrumbing" on Instagram.
- February 2025: That TikTok interview where Anna literally said, "I don’t expect anything [from men] anymore, because I like women, and it’s great."
- May 2025: The "Date Night" posts start appearing. One photo showed Jade drinking wine, another featured the two of them at a Renaissance fair in full prince and princess gear.
- June 2025: The Bride Hard premiere. This was the "hard launch." They walked the carpet together, Jade in a sharp grey suit and Anna in a flowy aqua gown.
Whipkey’s social media posts about Camp are almost poetic. She once captioned a photo of Anna with: “Her smile is a poem / Her eyes are roses / Her laugh is music for dancing.” You don’t get that kind of energy from a PR-mandated relationship.
Moving past the "Aubrey Posen" image
For years, Anna Camp was boxed into a specific role. After marriages to Michael Mosley and her Pitch Perfect co-star Skylar Astin, her public persona was tied to her relationships with men. Coming out in her 40s and dating Jade Whipkey seems to have been a massive weight off her shoulders.
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She told Out magazine that she finally feels like she's "becoming the real Anna." It’s a sentiment that resonates with a lot of people who feel they have to wait until they’ve "checked all the boxes" before living their truth.
What’s next for the couple?
Professionally, Anna is busier than ever. She’s slated to appear in Scream 7, which is hitting theaters in February 2026. She’s also been vocal about the support she’s received from her Pitch Perfect "Bella" sisters, including Rebel Wilson, who has been on a similar journey of self-discovery and queer visibility.
As for Jade, she continues to climb the ranks in the LA creative scene, working with agency All Worthy People. They seem to have found a balance between the high-profile glitz of movie premieres and the quiet, "poem-worthy" moments in their daily lives.
Actionable Insights for Following This Story:
- Check the Credits: If you see a celeb looking particularly sharp on a red carpet, look for Jade Whipkey’s name in the styling credits; she's a rising force in the industry.
- Watch "Bride Hard": To see the project that served as their public debut, it’s a great way to see Anna’s latest comedic work alongside Rebel Wilson.
- Keep an eye on Scream 7: Watch for Anna’s role in the 2026 horror sequel to see how her career is evolving alongside her personal life.