Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black: A Love Story Timeline

Olympic diver Tom Daley and his husband, Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black, have been a strong and loving couple for over a decade. Here’s a look back at their journey together.

Daley and Black met at a dinner party in Los Angeles back in 2013. Black was initially reluctant to attend as he was busy working on a script, but thankfully he changed his mind.

“When Tom walked in I was like, ‘Oh my God, he’s so cute,’” Black shared with *Out

magazine in January 2016. “I knew who he was — I’d watched the Olympics — but in person I found him more confident than I had expected.”

Their connection was undeniable and within two years, they announced their engagement.

“#HeSaidYES 💍💍#ISaidYES ❤️,” Daley shared on Instagram in October 2015. “Thanks for all the lovely messages!”

The couple exchanged vows in May 2017 at Bovey Castle in Devon, England. They later welcomed their first son, Robbie, in 2018 and then their second, Phoenix, in 2023.

Let’s dive into the highlights of their relationship:

2013:

Meeting at a dinner party in Los Angeles, the pair quickly became serious, even discussing marriage within the first two weeks.

“Quite honestly, we talked about marriage within the first two weeks after seeing each other the first time in L.A.,” Daley told *Out

magazine in January 2016. “That was the weird thing: that it came up in conversation so many times. I always knew it was going to happen at some point.”

October 2015:

Daley and Black announced their engagement after a whirlwind romance.

Daley revealed his heartfelt proposal, saying, “I had the ring box in my underwear, and when he came out of the bathroom, I just went down on my knee and proposed.” He added, “Then he ran off to the bathroom to get his rings, and he had this whole speech prepared, but he’s a writer so his was quite extravagant.”

May 2017:

The couple exchanged vows at the romantic Bovey Castle in Devon, England, surrounded by 120 close friends and family.

“On 6th May 2017, I married the love of my life, @dlanceblack ❤️ We shared the day with 120 of our closest friends and family, from Texarkana to Plymouth!,” Daley wrote on Instagram. “Thank you to everyone who made this weekend the most special weekend of our lives!”

June 2018:

Daley and Black welcomed their first son, Robbie Ray.

“Welcome to the world little Robbie Ray. Thank you for bringing so much love and light with you,” Black shared on Instagram. “And thank you to those who helped turn our dream of having a family into this wonderful reality.”

March 2023:

The couple expanded their family with the arrival of their second son, Phoenix Rose Black-Daley.

“And then there were four,” Black announced on Instagram. “Our second son, Phoenix Rose Black-Daley, arrived at 3:34pm on March 28, 2023.”

February 2024:

Black proudly celebrated Daley’s qualification for his fifth Olympic Games.

“Welcome home, Papa @TomDaley!!,” Black wrote on Instagram. “We missed you so so so much this past month, but we are so proud of you earning another two world championship medals and a fresh spot at a brand new Olympic Games.”

Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black are a true inspiration, showcasing the strength and beauty of love, family, and perseverance. Their story is a testament to the power of connection and the joy of building a life together.