Jayson Tatum reignites Ella Mai rumors at Marcus Smart's wedding

August 2024 · 3 minute read

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Jayson Tatum and Ella Mai Howell appear to be going strong.

The Celtics star and the British R&B singer were both in attendance at the wedding of his former teammate, Marcus Smart, according to a photo taken by Abby Jiu, who photographed the nuptials earlier this month.

In the snapshot, Tatum can be seen wearing a light green suit with his arm draped around Howell, who stunned in a vibrant green dress with a plunging neckline.

The twosome smiled while mingling with fellow guests at the lavish nuptials, which took place at The Resort at Pelican Hill on Sept. 16, Smart and wife Maisa Hallum shared with People.

Tatum, 25, and Howell, 28, have yet to share photos with one other amid rumors they are dating.

The fairly private stars have been romantically linked for years.

Last summer, Tatum and Howell stirred buzz on social media when they were seen together at Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin‘s annual Fourth of July White Party in the Hamptons.

That came before SideAction.com spotted them taking in Travis Scott’s Coney Island concert on Independence Day.

Ella Mai performs during the Sol Blume Music festival at Discovery Park on Aug. 19, 2023 in Sacramento. WireImage

Tatum reposted a number of photo booth snapshots from Smart’s nuptials on his Instagram Story, however none were with Howell.

In one photo, Tatum was seen posing with his arms folded next to Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla and team president Brad Stevens.

A separate shot featured a smiling Tatum with his arms outstretched as Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck hugged his wife, Emilia Fazzalari.

Celtics star Jayson Tatum with team owner Wyc Grousbeck and his wife Emilia Fazzalari while at Marcus Smart’s wedding in September 2023. Instagram/Jayson Tatum
(L-R) Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, forward Jayson Tatum and general manager Brad Stevens at Grizzlies star Marcus Smart’s wedding in September 2023. Instagram/Jayson Tatum

Smart and Hallum said “I do” nine months after he proposed on Christmas Day in 2022 — with help from actor Will Smith.

The 300-person guest list included Tatum’s Celtics teammates, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, along with Daniel Theis of the Indiana Pacers and Gary Payton II of the Golden State Warriors.

Memphis Grizzlies star Marcus Smart and Maisa Hallum got married in September 2023. Instagram/Marcus Smart

Tatum and Howell have been linked since October 2020, when she was spotted at his home, according to Clutch Points.

It’s unclear how they met.  

Jayson Tatum during the first quarter in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat. Getty Images

Tatum has a 5-year-old son, Deuce, from a previous relationship.

The NBA All-Star is entering his third year of a five-year, $163 million deal that takes him through the 2025-26 season with Boston. 

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