All About Reneé Rapp's Girlfriend and Their Relationship Together

They shared the stage during Reneé Rapp's Snow Hard Feelings tour.
Reneé Rapp and girlfriend Towa Bird at Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2024
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Updated Dec 09, 2024

Reneé Rapp is a force to be reckoned with, dazzling audiences with her powerhouse performances on Broadway and her blossoming music career. Beyond her professional achievements, her personal life has also drawn interest, particularly when it comes to Reneé Rapp's girlfriend, Towa Bird. The couple made their public debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March 2024, confirming their romantic involvement.

Best known for her breakout role as Regina George in the Broadway musical Mean Girls, Rapp gained further recognition as Leighton in HBO's The Sex Lives of College Girls. As a singer, Rapp debuted her album Snow Angel in 2023, which earned her critical and fan acclaim. A rising star in both acting and music, Rapp captivates audiences with her amazing voice and unfiltered personality. "Reneé is so authentically herself. The persona doesn't change… when she talks to me, she talks to me in the same way she addresses her fans," Bird told Euphoria Magazine.

Curious about Reneé Rapp and her relationship with Towa Bird? Here's what we've learned about this dynamic duo.

  • Reneé Rapp is dating Towa Bird. They have been romantically linked since early 2024.
  • Reneé Rapp and Towa Bird collaborated musically in September 2023.
  • Towa Bird Bird opened for Rapp's Snow Hard Feelings tour, which spanned from September 2023 to March 2024.

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Who is Reneé Rapp's Girlfriend, Towa Bird?

Towa Bird is a British-Filipino musician, singer-songwriter and guitarist, celebrated for her bold artistry and guitar skills. Born on March 30, 1999, Bird grew up in Hong Kong and Thailand. According to an NME feature, she played dive bars and street festivals there, taking inspiration from artists like Jimi Hendrix and Prince. Later she moved to London, where she played as a guitarist for Cassyette.

She gained recognition on TikTok in 2020, where her guitar covers and charismatic performances captured a global audience. Her viral success led to a deal with Interscope Records in 2021, marking the beginning of her professional music career. She moved to LA, which came with a whole new set of challenges. "I went to an international school in Hong Kong; all of the kids looked like me and had this mixed up accent. I could relate to people. In the US, you don't see so much of that," she told NME.

In 2023, Bird released her debut single, "Wild Heart," a high-energy anthem that showcased her talent for blending rock and pop influences. Her debut album, American Hero, followed in 2024, earning praise for its raw emotion and innovative sound. Beyond her solo work, she has collaborated with high-profile artists, including playing guitar in Olivia Rodrigo's Disney+ documentary Driving Home 2 U. "I went from making songs in my room in London to landing in LA and being on this massive production," Bird told NME about working on the project. "I was like, 'Wow: this is what life could be like for me.'"

How Reneé Rapp and Towa Bird Met

Whether it was on stage or with a dating app, Reneé Rapp and Towa Bird's initial meeting isn't publicly documented. However, Rapp and Bird's paths crossed professionally when Bird joined Rapp's Snow Hard Feelings tour as an opening act in September 2023. Their on-stage chemistry sparked dating rumors, which were confirmed when they appeared together at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March 2024.

Reneé Rapp and Towa Bird's Relationship Timeline

Here are a few details about Reneé Rapp and Towa Bird's relationship, along with a few significant moments throughout their careers as of late.

April 2023: Towa Bird releases her debut single

Bird released her first single, "Wild Heart," blending indie-pop energy with her signature guitar sound. It would later appear as the fourth track on her debut album, American Hero.

July 2023: Reneé Rapp announces departure from The Sex Lives of College Girls

Rapp announced that she would be stepping back from the series in July 2023. She shared a statement on X, thanking the team at HBO Max and telling fans that playing a role in the show's LGBTQ+ story had changed her life.

August 2023: Reneé Rapp releases her first studio album

Rapp's debut album, Snow Angel, was released on August 18, 2023, featuring hit Reneé Rapp songs like "In the Kitchen" and the title track, "Snow Angel."

September 2023: Towa Bird serves as the opening act for Reneé Rapp's Snow Hard Feelings tour

Bird joined Rapp's Snow Hard Feelings tour, where fans noted their on-stage chemistry. She served as the opening act during the US and European portion of the tour, which started in September 2023 in Houston and wrapped up in March 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.

March 2024: Reneé Rapp and Towa Bird make their red carpet debut

The couple made their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty, confirming their relationship. Before Bird, Rapp had been previously linked to TikToker Alissa Carrington, but according to a story by People, their split was confirmed in February 2024.

During the same month, Reneé Rapp's Mean Girls role as Regina George was reprised in the musical film adaptation. She also made her Saturday Night Live debut, performing songs from Snow Angel.

April 2024: Towa Bird performs with Reneé Rapp at Coachella

Bird performed with Rapp at Coachella, where they played Rapp's "Tummy Hurts" together. According to Cosmopolitan, they even shared an on-stage kiss.

June 2024: Towa Bird releases her first album

On June 28, 2024, Bird released her first album, American Hero, a 13-track exploration of pop-punk and alternative rock.

September 2024: Towa Bird releases a single

On September 27, 2024, Bird released her single "Rat Race."

November 2024: Departure from The Sex Lives of College Girls

After two seasons as Leighton Murray in HBO Max's The Sex Lives of College Girls, Rapp made her final appearance on the show's November 28, 2024, episode.

How the Couple Handles Life in the Spotlight

As with many celebrity relationships—think Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift or Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan—the pressure of life in the public eye is no easy feat. When it comes to navigating life in the spotlight, Rapp shared a few thoughts in a 2023 interview with People. "I see so much about my love life online. Some of it is totally funny and doesn't affect me, and others of it really, really f---ing hurts my feelings. Trying to figure out how to deal with it," she said.

"It's definitely something that I struggle with and that will keep me up at night, and also something that I can laugh at some days. It just really depends. A lot of the things though are f---ing crazy and hilarious and also very hurtful."

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