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Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos’ love story sounds straight out of a modern-day fairy tale. The 28-year-old supermodel recently opened up about how she met her boyfriend, the Mexican-American equestrian, in a heartfelt interview with British Vogue.
Bella shared that she had moved to Texas for a while with her mom, Yolanda Hadid, while her stepdad was busy building a house there. At that time, Bella was going through a tough phase, battling chronic illness and struggling with self-love. The change of scenery was part of her journey toward healing.
It was during a horse show in Texas that Bella first saw Adan Banuelos—while she was getting fitted for a cowboy hat. The moment he walked in, she said it felt like a “gust of fresh air.” She immediately felt a connection and thought, “That’s the cowboy I’ve always wanted.”
What made their meeting even more special was that Adan had no idea who Bella was. For her, that felt like a refreshing break from the spotlight. Bella described him as “a gorgeous man,” and praised his impressive achievements—he’s actually the youngest Mexican cowboy ever inducted into the Hall of Fame.
“He works hard—for his family, for his clients, and for the dream of building a home and family one day,” Bella shared.
The couple made their relationship public in October 2023. And the Hadid family is full of love these days—her sister Gigi is happily dating actor Bradley Cooper.
Recently, Bella made headlines for her stunning appearance on the Cannes 2025 red carpet. She wore a custom black Saint Laurent gown by Anthony Vaccarello, featuring a daring thigh-high slit and stylish cutouts, balanced with a modest neckline—showing off her toned legs and classic elegance.