Nadine Lustre on her relationship status with James Reid: It is what it is

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/entertainment/06/16/20190914-abscbn-ball-nadine-lustre-james-reid-kb-6954.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Nadine Lustre and James Reid pose for photos during the 2019 ABS-CBN Ball in Shangri-La The Fort on September 14, 2019. <em>Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Actress Nadine Lustre is not putting any label on her current relationship with former boyfriend James Reid but admitted that he is an active contributor to her growth. </p><p>In a virtual interview with Boy Abunda, Lustre was asked about the role Reid is playing in her life right now, citing the several instances they were seen together after their breakup.</p><p>“It is what it is,” Lustre briefly said. </p><p>According to the actress and singer, Reid is responsible for all her projects, including her upcoming digital concert, produced by Careless Music, which is co-owned by the actor. </p><p>“He&#x27;s just pushing me. He&#x27;s actually the one lining up all the projects for me which I am really grateful for. I wouldn&#x27;t have done it without him, to be honest,” Lustre revealed. </p><p>She went on to admit that both of them are still close with each other. </p><p>“We have supported each other immensely. We are so close pa rin. I guess it is best not to put a line on to it. We&#x27;re happy. We&#x27;re supporting each other... I think wala ng better answer than that,” she continued. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/01/06/21/amid-rumored-reconciliation-james-reid-and-nadine-lustre-hike-together">Amid rumored reconciliation, James Reid and Nadine Lustre hike together</a></li></ul><p>“Obviously, he is contributing to my growth. And in some way, I am with his, as well. That&#x27;s the only thing that matters.”</p><p>The actress also explained that attachments and ownerships do not exist to her mindset anymore. </p><p>“If you wanna love a person, just love them fully. You don&#x27;t have to pick who you want to love. We&#x27;re meant to show love to everyone else,” Lustre said. </p><p>Asked if she is seeing anyone, Lustre was quick to say her hands are full at the moment. </p><p>“I&#x27;m definitely not seeing anybody. I am so busy. I have no time. I really told myself, I just wanna work on myself,” Lustre quipped. </p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/22/21/im-still-healing-nadine-lustre-says-of-breakup-with-james-reid">‘I’m still healing,’ Nadine Lustre says of breakup with James Reid</a></li></ul><p>Lustre and Reid announced their separation in January 2020, after nearly four years as a couple.</p><p>In the year that followed that announcement, the two were spotted together numerous times, from relief operations amid the pandemic to a hike with friends. </p><p>They were also close collaborators on Lustre’s album, “Wildest Dreams,” which was released under Reid’s own record label.</p><div><strong>Related videos</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1657284" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4cIWfwLz0tM?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/e0BycHyZVNA?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tEsC2HMSKtw?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Actress Nadine Lustre is not putting any label on her current relationship with former boyfriend James Reid but admitted that the actor is an active contributor to her growth. </p>

Actress Nadine Lustre is not putting any label on her current relationship with former boyfriend James Reid but admitted that the actor is an active contributor to her growth.

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Nadine Lustre on her relationship status with James Reid: It is what it is

Nadine Lustre on her relationship status with James Reid: It is what it is

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Published Jun 16, 2021 07:11 PM PHT

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Updated Jun 16, 2021 09:36 PM PHT

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