Shay Mitchell and Matte Babel have been a couple since 2017 and are parents to two daughters, Atlas Noa and Rome. Atlas was born in October 2019, following a miscarriage Shay experienced in 2018.
Their second daughter, Rome, arrived in May 2022, and Shay named her after her beloved grandmother, Romaine, who had passed away around the same time.
Shay shared the emotional journey of welcoming Rome through a heartfelt Instagram post, expressing the bittersweet nature of losing her grandmother while also celebrating the birth of her daughter.
She described the deep connection she felt, believing that her grandmother and Rome had shared moments together.
Despite their strong partnership and commitment to parenting, Shay and Matte have no immediate plans to marry.
Shay has articulated that marriage was never a priority for her, emphasizing that their relationship works well without it. In interviews, she mentioned that their daily choice to be together keeps their relationship vibrant and fulfilling.
Both Shay and Matte hail from Ontario, Canada, where they initially met as friends. Matte has built a successful career as a television host, producer, and branding expert, currently serving as the Chief Brand Officer for DreamCrew, Drake’s management company.
He supports Shay in her entrepreneurial endeavors, including her travel brand BÉIS and the tequila seltzer brand Onda.
While Shay maintains a significant presence on social media, Matte prefers a more private approach, sharing glimpses of their family life and milestones when he feels inspired.
Their dynamic partnership is built on mutual respect and love, and they continue to navigate parenthood together, celebrating each other’s achievements along the way.
