It’s official — and it’s Instagram official. Gigi Hadid, the global fashion icon and runway regular, has confirmed what fans and paparazzi have long speculated: she and Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper are, indeed, a couple. In a rare glimpse into her otherwise guarded personal life, Hadid posted a PDA-packed photo of the two sharing a kiss during her extravagant 30th birthday celebration — and the internet erupted.
The milestone post, which dropped on May 3, was part of a glamorous photo carousel showcasing the model’s birthday bash held at the chic L’Avenue at Saks in New York City. But it was that photo — Gigi and Bradley mid-kiss, lit by candles from her towering cake — that stole the spotlight. After more than a year of low-key public appearances and romance rumors, fans were finally given confirmation from the source herself.
“I feel so lucky to be 30!” Hadid wrote in the heartfelt caption, reflecting on her journey through highs, lows, and everything in between. “So lucky for the support and encouragement from all of YOU around the world… I’m so lucky to be a mom, friend, partner, sister, daughter, colleague…” Her choice of the word partner wasn’t just sentimental — it was symbolic.
Gigi, who shares 4-year-old daughter Khai with ex Zayn Malik, has spent the past few years balancing single motherhood, fashion weeks, and a quietly blossoming relationship with one of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors. While the couple had been spotted together multiple times since 2023, they’d remained tight-lipped about their status — until now.
Adding even more allure to the moment was the star-studded guest list. Celebrities including Bella Hadid, Anne Hathaway, Tan France, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Will Arnett, and both of Gigi’s parents were present for the fashionable fête, which effortlessly blurred the lines between Hollywood and high fashion — exactly the kind of cultural crossover that defines this generation’s luxury lifestyle.
Just a few weeks earlier, in a Vogue interview published March 11, Gigi hinted at the health of her relationship. “I think just getting to the point where knowing what you want and deserve in a relationship is essential,” she said.
“And then to find someone that is in a place in their life where they know what they want and deserve… I just feel really lucky”
That word again — lucky. But this time, it’s not just about personal happiness. Hadid’s post adds to a growing trend of A-listers using Instagram not just to influence, but to define the narrative of their lives. For couples in the spotlight, social media is the new red carpet, and a single post can rewrite the rules of modern celebrity culture.
