Ella Purnell who has since gained fame and recognition through her performances in Yellowjackets and the Fallout series has offered her sweet looks to her fans. However, her off-camera love life has been just as interesting, especially with musician Max Bennett Kelly. Be it as it can, the couple has kept their love life pretty low profile and real life though they do post occasionally on social pages of their artistic works and the strong affection between them.
Ella Purnell and Max Bennett Kelly: A Match Made in Creativity
Ella and Max’s love interest is quite diverse but the perfect match is a passion for creativity included in their love story. Max Bennett Kelly is an up-and-coming singer, song writer, whose songs are filled with feelings and emotions and performing in the genre of indie rock. He first rose to fame playing with a band back when he was in high school but later moved to a lone career, and his first single, Tukwila Soda Lime, was released in 2020. Since then, his musical career would go on but he released his debut EP Junk Male in the month of June, 2023.
As seen in the case of his changing status from band member to a solo artist, so it was the change in his affiliation with Ella Purnell. Despite this, the couple has released some of their big milestones in the relationship, especially through art projects like the movie Junk Male that they created. In addition to writing and producing the project, Purnell took on the role of director and co-writer while co-producing it with Kelly. Their collaboration tells a lot about two people who are developed their private lives and careers together, encouraging and loving each other.
Collaborating on ‘Junk Male’: A Creative Milestone
Ella and Max have a short film called Junk Male thus it has immensely added to their relationship. The project gave both opportunities to develop other skills besides their specialties: Max, who is a musician (despite having appeared in EMS thus far), took up filmmaking, and Ella, an actress, directed this film for the first time. In the movie, Kelly act as Hollywood Thompson a boxer, while Purnell act as a love interest of his character as Decency “Dee” DiMartini. Due to this they had mastered the art of portraying their on-screen love interest hence giving the fans a sneak peek on how well they work together off-camera.
In a heartfelt message before the release of the movie, Max took to Instagram to celebrate Ella for professionalism and zeal. He said how lucky he was that he got to work with her and how courageous she is as a director. This public proclamation, not only emphasizes the respect they have for one another, but also shows how much they motivate each other.
Moving to Ella, she also expressed similar feeling to Max and in her post on Instagram, she referred to it as a movie that was made with a lot of love. For her, she was elated at the thought of working with her partner and friends on a very close to heart project. The release of the short film also became a testimony of their love and commitment towards the stories they told; making their friendship more profound.
Building a Happy and Healthy Relationship
Except for their business transactions, Max and Ella are shown to have a very sweet romantic relationship that is full of love and support. Dedicating her June 2022 IG story, Ella said that Max had been her true support during a difficult period in her life. After having her U-Haul stolen during a move, she gladly attributed its recovery to Max’s help and explained how he stood by her emotionally and assisted in search.
Birthday Tributes: A Glimpse into Their Personal Life
Ella and Max don’t shy away from celebrating each other on special occasions. In January 2023, Ella posted a sweet tribute for Max’s birthday, sharing a photo booth strip of the couple sharing a kiss. Her caption, “Happy Birthday to my love. You are the best thing to ever happen to me,” gave fans a rare glimpse into their personal life.
Max returned the favor on Ella’s birthday, sharing photos of their travels and adventures together. His post was a playful and affectionate celebration of Ella, describing her as his favourite travel partner and film director, among other things. Their birthday exchanges reflect the joy and playfulness that define their relationship, as well as the deep affection they have for one another.
Attending the ‘Fallout’ World Premiere Together
One of the rare public appearances the couple made together was at the world premiere of Fallout, an Amazon Prime Video original series starring Ella. The event, held in April 2024, marked their red-carpet debut, a moment fans had eagerly anticipated. By choosing to attend such a significant event in Ella’s career together, the couple demonstrated their ongoing support for each other’s work. As Ella’s career continues to rise and Max’s musical journey evolves, it’s clear that this couple will keep inspiring each other and their fans, both on and off the screen.
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