Mika Abdalla and Jake Short End Engagement

Actress Mika Abdalla and actor Jake Short have ended their engagement, a representative for Abdalla confirmed. The couple, who met on the set of the 2021 film "Sex Appeal," had been together for approximately five years and announced their engagement in 2025.

The representative issued a statement addressing the split, saying that due to recent interest in Abdalla's personal life, it was important to clarify that the pair are no longer together. The statement added that they continue to support each other and remain on friendly terms, and kindly asked for privacy and respect. No further details regarding the timing or reasons for the breakup were provided.

Abdalla, 26, and Short, 29, first crossed paths while starring as love interests in the Hulu teen comedy "Sex Appeal." Their off-screen relationship developed afterward, with their engagement being publicly confirmed in May 2025 through an Instagram post by Short's manager, Brian Medavoy. The couple had largely kept their romance private, though they made occasional joint appearances on social media and podcasts.

The news of the split arrives as Abdalla's career is gaining significant momentum. She stars as Allie Hayes in the...