Who Is Benson Boone’s Girlfriend? All About Maggie Thurmon

Benson Boone and Maggie Thurmon went public with their relationship in March 2024

Singer Benson Boone and Maggie Thurmon were first spotted together in March 2024, three months prior to debuting their relationship on Instagram.

Thurmon, born in Atlanta, rose to fame on TikTok in 2019, often posting dance videos with her dad. Since then, Thurmon has starred in a movie and has continued to spread joy through her podcast and social media platforms.

It is unclear when Boone and Thurmon met, but the pair have made many public appearances together, including the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where Boone took home the award for best alternative video. The couple have also shared glimpses into their everyday lives on each other's social media accounts.

So who is Benson Boone’s girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Maggie Thurmon.

She is an actress

In her first major role, Thurmon starred in the romantic comedy The Other Zoey. She played Zoey Wallace, girlfriend of Drew Starkey's Zach MacLaren.

Previously, Thurmon had roles in short films like The Candy Shop and Jump. On an episode of The Good Boys podcast in 2022, she laughed about only being cast in darker roles due to her “sad eyes.”

She gained fame through TikTok

Most know Thurmon for her TikToks she began making in 2019, but according to her Wholesome Chaos podcast website, her social media career began when she was selected to be a brand ambassador for Hollister, which inspired her to continue a career in social media.

She first went viral for her videos dancing with her dad and has expanded to filming other fun content with her family and friends. She can also be seen challenging herself to try new things like unicycling on a skateboard and flipping off a diving board. Thurman has a following of over 5 million fans on TikTok.

Boone has also gained millions of fans on social media by sharing his original music. In 2021, he dropped out of American Idol right after making it to the Top 24 and was signed to Night Street Records.

Thurman and Boone debuted their relationship in March 2024

Boone and Thurmon were first photographed together at Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party in March 2024. A few months later, the pair attended the Twisters premiere on July 11, 2024, in Los Angeles. Boone’s song, "Death Wish Love," was featured on the movie's soundtrack.

In September 2024, Boone and Thurmon walked the red carpet at the VMAs, where they were photographed sharing a kiss. Earlier in the month, they attended the Tommy Hilfiger New York Fashion Week Show together, both sporting striped shirts and sunglasses.

They post about each other on social media

Boone has been spotted a couple of times on Thurmon’s Instagram — the first time being in June 2024 in a discreet video of the couple walking hand in hand. In response to a picture of Thurmon posing outside, Boone commented on the post, “The first pic...wow. Perfect." In August 2024 Thurmon shared a black-and-white picture of her kissing Boone’s hand.

While at the 2024 VMAs Thurmon shared a video to her Instagram of Boone performing his hit song “Beautiful Things” with the caption, “Rockstar. Last night was incredible, you are incredible. Congratulations congratulations !!”

The pop-rock artist frequently posts on his TikTok account, though Thurmon has only made one appearance.

She hosts a podcast with her dad

Thurmon and her dad, Dan, have a podcast together called Wholesome Chaos where they discuss topics about their personal lives as well as life in general. Some episodes are titled “Finding the Love of your Life” and “Our Koi Fish Ran Away.”

Her dad is a professional speaker and writer who was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame.

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