Michael B. Jordan gushes about Lori Harvey while the notoriously private actor speaks candidly about romance

‘I’m Extraordinarily Happy’: Michael B. Jordan, 34, gushes over girlfriend Lori Harvey, 24, while the notoriously private actor speaks candidly about romance

He made his relationship with Lori Harvey Instagram official in January.

And in a new interview with People, Michael B. Jordan explained why he feels ready to share his love life with his fans.

‘I am extremely happy,’ said the notoriously private actor, 34,.

Gushed: Michael B. Jordan, 34, told People Wednesday he is 'extraordinarily happy' with girlfriend Lori Harvey, 24, in a rare comment from the actor about his personal life

Gushed: Michael B. Jordan, 34, told People Wednesday he is ‘extraordinarily happy’ with girlfriend Lori Harvey, 24, in a rare comment from the actor about his personal life

Jordan continued, ‘I’m still private, and I want to protect that, but it just felt like it was a moment to just want to get it out there and move on.’

He added, ‘I think as you get older, you feel more comfortable about the health problems [public nature] of the company we are in. So for me it was a time to, I think, take ownership of that and then go back to work. ‘

His comments come when he embarks on a publicity tour to promote his upcoming Amazon Original Movie Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse.

Opening: 'I'm still private, and I want to protect that, but it just felt like it was a moment to just want to get it out there and move on.'  he said he confirmed his romance with Lori

Opening: ‘I’m still private, and I want to protect that, but it just felt like it was a moment to just want to get it out there and move on.’ he said he confirmed his romance with Lori

Dating: The couple made their relationship official on Instagram in January after weeks of speculation following a ski trip together on Thanksgiving

Dating: The couple made their relationship official on Instagram in January after weeks of speculation following a ski trip together on Thanksgiving

It's a trend: 'Being so closed ... was a personal choice.  As I got older and a little more mature and comfortable in my own skin, I've become less concerned about it, '' he had shared with Men's Health

It’s a trend: ‘Being so closed … was a personal choice. As I got older and a little more mature and comfortable in my own skin, I’ve become less concerned about it, ” he had shared with Men’s Health

The Creed star expressed similar sentiments in an interview with Men’s Health last week.

‘Being so cut off … was a personal choice. As I got older and a little more mature and comfortable in my own skin, I’ve become less concerned about it, ‘he shared.

He also spoke about how the COVID-19 pandemic had changed his perspective.

‘I’ve always been a person who tried to be present but also live in the future … What I leave behind is something that I think about a lot. The past year brought a lot of that to the forefront of my brain, ” Jordan told the magazine.

‘There are many things I want to achieve, and I know that time is limited and life is short, [so] I try not to take it for granted. I really focused on that. ‘

New project is coming: The Creed and Black Panther star are giving interviews to promote his upcoming Amazon Original Movie Tom Clancy's Without Remorse, due out April 30.

New project is coming: The Creed and Black Panther star are giving interviews to promote his upcoming Amazon Original Movie Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse, due out April 30.

Meanwhile, 24-year-old Lori’s famous father, TV personality Steve Harvey, raved about the Black Panther actor while performing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show last month.

He revealed that he couldn’t fault his daughter’s choice of friend.

“This guy’s such a good guy, man,” he said. “He’s one of the nicest guys … I just can’t find anything wrong with him!”

Praise: Lori’s famous father Steve Harvey said last month that he couldn’t fault his daughter’s choice of boyfriend. “This guy’s such a good guy, man,” he said to Ellen DeGeneres.

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