Who is Christian Berishaj? What we know about Euphoria Star Alexa Demie’s dating history 

Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere of HBO Original Drama Series EUPHORIA - Source: Getty
Alexa Demie attends the Los Angeles Red Carpet Premiere of HBO Original Drama Series EUPHORIA at TCL Chinese Theatre - Source: Getty

Alexa Demie has made headlines after Euphoria Season 3’s finale aired on May 31, 2026. Rumors spread that she was quitting Hollywood, which she firmly denied in her recent interview.

The 35-year-old actress who plays Maddy Perez in the iconic series addressed retirement rumors while speaking to The Hollywood Reporter. She admitted to moments where she would think of quitting:

“…knowing me, I never would have quit. I’m more of the energy of like, ‘No, I’m going to show you I can do it.’”
Alexa Demie attends the Balenciaga FW 22 show at Le Bourget Halle d ‘Expositions on March 06, 2022 in Le Bourget, France - Source: Getty
Alexa Demie attends the Balenciaga FW 22 show at Le Bourget Halle d ‘Expositions on March 06, 2022 in Le Bourget, France - Source: Getty

Demi has deliberately kept a low profile over the years. Her response has left her fans with more curiosity about her personal life. She is currently in a relationship with musician Christian Berishaj, who is better known by his stage name JMSN (pronounced as “Jameson”). They have reportedly been dating since 2017.

Born in 1982, Berishaj is a 44-year-old singer and songwriter from Michigan. He made his debut with his album Priscilla, released in 2012.

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All about “Euphoria” actress Alexa Demie’s dating history

Alexa Demie has brought renewed attention to her personal life after she recently addressed her preference for privacy in The Hollywood Reporter interview.

Emphasizing her approach to fame and personal matters, Demie told the outlet:

“There are goals, and things that I want, but I’m choosing to keep that private.”

She also pushed back against external pressures, noting:

“People really take the authority out of your hands. What happened to my ability to choose? I like my life like this, and I wouldn’t change it.”

The Euphoria actress has not been married yet, but she has been in a long-term relationship with her boyfriend, Christian Berishaj, for the past nine years. Alexa Demie is known for her discretion in romantic matters as she rarely discusses her private life.

Singer JMSN performs onstage during the Smokin' Grooves Festival at The Queen Mary on June 16, 2018 in Long Beach, California. - Source: Getty
Singer JMSN performs onstage during the Smokin' Grooves Festival at The Queen Mary on June 16, 2018 in Long Beach, California. - Source: Getty

Alexa Demie’s current boyfriend, Christian Berishaj, is an Albanian-American who was born in Dallas, Texas, but later moved to Eastpointe, Michigan. Besides being a singer and songwriter, Berishaj is also a multi-instrumentalist and producer known for R&B and soul music.

The couple began their relationship in 2017. They first connected when Demie featured in his music video for the song, Slide. Soon their professional ties developed into a romantic relationship.

Demie also featured in Berishaj’s (known professionally as JMSN) music video for his 2021 track, Act Like I’m Not Here. The video was directed by the singer himself. In another track, called Love 2 U, Demie not only featured as an actress but also directed it. She stars in the video alongside actress Bailee Cowperthwaite.

Till date, JMSN has released nine studio albums with its first official album being Priscilla, released in 2012. The R&B singer and producer dropped his last album in 2025, “…it’s only about u if you think it is…”

JMSN has released all his albums through his independent label, White Room Records. In addition to these, JMSN has released EPs, singles, and at least two live albums.

Alexa Demie and JMSN have been photographed in public on rare occasions. In October 2020, the couple were picture on the Miami beach together. In one picture, they were seen holding hands and in another they had their arms around each other. Since then, they have remained strictly private about their lives.

Born on December 11, 1990, in Los Angeles, California, Demie is of mixed heritage. Her mom, Rose Mendez, is a makeup artist from Michoacán, Mexico. Her father, Scott Wilson Vanerstrom, was of Ashkenazi Jewish, German, and French-Canadian descent. She has spoken about feeling deeply connected to her Latin roots and has grown up speaking both English and Spanish.

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Edited by Aastha Dass