romantic partners and the past relationships she never addressed.
Before becoming famous in the entertainment industry, Hall reportedly had a relationship with rapper Sadat X, whose real name is Derek Murphy.
Sadat X first met Hall while she was a student at Fordham University in New York before she relocated to California. In an interview with The Leschea Show in 2017, he claimed they lived together between the 1990s and 2000s.
However, Sadat X also admitted that he was the one who ended their relationship after seven years of dating. If he could go back and change the past, he said he "probably should have married her."
Sadat X performs at Sony Hall on March 12, 2020, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
However, things have gone well for Hall and the rapper, who gained prominence as a member of the hip-hop group Brand Nubian. According to Sadat, they continued to be friends and keep in touch.
Hall has not spoken publicly about their speculated romance since. While the alleged couple never appeared in public together, Sadat X featured the actress in his song "The Interview" in his 1996 Wild Cowboys album.
Reportedly, Hall dated the actor Damon Kyle Wayans, Sr., but their romance was only short-lived, and Hall never revealed further details about their relationship nor pictures of them together in public.
Meanwhile, in a People interview, Damon's brother, actor Marlon Wayans, revealed that she dated his older sibling. Marlon also said he was the third Wayans sibling Hall had kissed, and the second person was his other brother, Shawn Wayans.
Even though there was little information about Damon's current relationships, he once married actress and model Lisa Thorner from 1984 to 2000.
The former pair share four children: Damon Jr., Michael, Kyla, and Cara Mia Wayans. Between the kids, Damon Jr. has been following in his father's footsteps in acting.
Hall also dated a female actress, if speculations are anything to go by. "Nappily Ever After" star Sanaa Lathan was rumored to have been in a relationship with Hall. Both actresses appeared in the sports drama film, "Love and Basketball."
The rumor began when Hall moved into Lathan's house. Fans, on the other hand, were incorrect in their assumptions. Hall temporarily chose to stay in Lathan's place because hers was undergoing extensive renovations.
Because of their on-screen and off-screen closeness, Lathan's relationship with Hall sparked claims that Hall was gay. Both actresses laughed off the claims.
A big supporter of the queer community, Hall said if she dated a woman, she wouldn't be ashamed or attempt to hide it from the public eye. She clarified it wouldn't be Lathan, though, as she treats her like a sister.
Sanaa Lathan and Regina Hall arrive at the premiere screening of Overture Films' "Law Abiding Citizen" on October 6, 2009, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images
Meanwhile, rapper and actor Common also sparked romance rumors with Hall in 2016 after they co-starred in the comedy film "Barbershop: The Next Cut." A source close to both actors reportedly claimed that the pair dated in October of that year.
Common, whose real name is Lonnie Rashid Lynn, quickly denied dating his co-star, noting they were never in a relationship as he viewed her as his "buddy." The hip-hop star described Hall as "funny," "beautiful," and "super cool."
Common added that Hall was a friend to him and someone he cared about in that capacity. The hunky actor is not a novice when it comes to the world of dating or being linked to high-profile female celebrities.
His most recent relationship was with actress Tiffany Haddish, who appeared alongside Hall in the comedy film "Girls Trip." He and Haddish reportedly began dating in 2020 but broke up the following year.
In 2018, Hall sparked dating rumors again with late actor Chadwick Boseman. During that year's Vanity Oscars party, the actress and her rumored date were spotted together as they were dressed elegantly at the party.
The Hollywood Life highlighted a scene from a fan's Twitter video swooning over the alleged pair's cuteness while at the event. Hall was cautious as she descended the stairs, and Boseman, known for his gentlemanly behavior, held her hands.
Despite their friendliness in the star-studded event and the rumors, Boseman was not romantically linked to Hall as he was eyeing another gorgeous woman.
Boseman was dating his future wife, Taylor Simone Ledward, then. Sadly, Ledward and Boseman's relationship ended when the latter succumbed to colon cancer in August 2020.
Hall once explained why she needed to keep her dating life entirely private. In 2017, she told Essence that she considers relationships to be sacred. She said:
"I just feel like relationships are sacred until you're in a space where you are really certain and knowing..."
She added that she would not let anyone into this part of her life unless she were entirely sure about how serious the relationship was. She said, however, that she understands people's fascination. She added that she, too, would gossip about other people's dating exploits with her friends.
Hopeful for her next relationship, Regina Hall also admitted that even she would talk to God, asking for the right partner.
Unfazed by dating rumors constantly following her, the "About Last Night" actress has kept her personal life largely away from the public spotlight. As of 2021, Hall has not revealed being in a relationship or married.
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