Overview

• On July 16, the couple walked the red carpet hand-in-hand at the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City, marking their first public appearance together.
• Megan praised Thompson as “the nicest person” she’s ever dated, saying he makes her genuinely happy and this relationship feels unlike any she’s had before.
• Thompson commended Megan’s philanthropic work, saying he was honored to support her foundation’s efforts in education, housing, health and community goodwill.
• Their gala debut follows coordinated Instagram carousels in mid-July and a since-deleted TikTok video of Labubu gifts that fans read as early confirmation of their bond.
• Megan founded the Pete & Thomas Foundation in 2022 to honor her late parents, Joseph Pete III and Holly Thomas; the gala’s proceeds will fund programs for underserved communities.