Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos Reportedly End Relationship After Two Years
Bella Hadid is starting 2026 on her own. Multiple outlets confirmed on Monday, January 26, that the model and her boyfriend, professional equestrian Adan Banuelos, have broken up after more than two years together.
Sources close to the former couple say the split came down to distance and busy schedules. Hadid and Banuelos spent long stretches apart, and their careers often pulled them in different directions. Over time, that strain became too much.
The two were first linked in October 2023 when they were spotted together in Fort Worth, Texas. Around that same period, Hadid had moved to Texas to focus on her health and slow down her pace of life. By February 2024, she made the relationship public on Instagram, sharing photos of ranch life and their shared love of horses.
During their relationship, Hadid spoke openly about how Banuelos made her feel. In an interview with British Vogue, she described their connection by saying, I saw him, and it was like a gust of fresh air. She also shared that she had always dreamed of finding her own cowboy and building a quieter life away from the fashion world.
According to people familiar with the situation, the breakup has not been easy for Hadid. One source described it as a serious and emotional transition. The situation is made more complicated because the two still share business ties. During their time together, they invested in several high-value competition and breeding horses.
A source close to Hadid said she is trying to stay busy and positive since the split. Bella is doing her best to stay positive and distract herself since their split, the source said. She has reportedly been leaning on close friends while dealing with what was described as a tumultuous on-and-off relationship.
Bella Hadid and boyfriend Adan Banuelos have split after 2 years together, @etnow reports. pic.twitter.com/dgghlgdV13
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Fans had already started to speculate that something was wrong late last year. Hadid spent the holiday season in Aspen without Banuelos, which sparked rumors that the relationship was coming to an end. This week’s confirmation put those rumors to rest.
The breakup marks a big change for Hadid, who has recently spoken about wanting motherhood more than traditional marriage. The two even appeared together in a December 2024 episode of Yellowstone, making the split feel more sudden to fans.
While her personal life is shifting, her career is moving fast. Hadid made a major acting step with her role in the FX series The Beauty, which premiered on January 21. The show, led by Ryan Murphy, features Hadid as Ruby Rossdale, a supermodel caught in a dark story involving a dangerous drug. The cast includes Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, and Ashton Kutcher.
Outside of acting, Hadid continues to grow her fragrance brand, Orebella. She has also returned to the runway in a big way. Her appearance at the Saint Laurent Spring 2026 show in Paris went viral, helped by her dramatic frosty blonde hair and sharp new look.
As she moves forward, Hadid appears focused on reinvention. With her relationship now in the past, she is putting her energy into new creative projects and the next chapter of her life.
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