After ending a transient romantic connection, Gigi Hadid and Leonardo DiCaprio appear to still be spending time together — but they’re just friends. The pair were spotted in Milan, Italy, this week but a source told Entertainment Tonight that they aren’t romantically involved again.
“Gigi and Leo hung out together in Milan but they are only friends and aren’t dating,” the source explained.
They added, “The 2 get along well and were having fun with time along with friends…Gigi’s priority is her daughter and her business and that is what she’s specializing in without delay.”
The pair were photographed leaving the restaurant Casa Cipriani ten minutes apart in images published by TMZ. DiCaprio was hiding his face as he walked to his automotive. Hadid walked in Milan Fashion Week for Prada, and the restaurant was hosting a celebration of about 20 people celebrating the birthday British Vogue’s Edward Enninful. The chums got to the restaurant at midnight and sat together on the event. The arrival of paparazzi was clearly not welcome, and Hadid allegedly attempted to cover behind her bodyguard.
Also on the scene was Kendall Jenner, who was supposedly Hadid’s real date that evening.
“Gigi was there to fulfill Kendall and that was her date for the night,” the source explained.
Hadid and DiCaprio were linked in September, and were reportedly dating on and off through the autumn up until the Christmas holiday. DiCaprio celebrated on a yacht, while Hadid was along with her family and daughter Khai. Shortly after, DiCaprio was seen with model Victoria Lamas after which 19-year-old model Eden Polani; while Hadid and the actor were never exclusive, what connection that they had “fizzled” out by mid-February.
A source told People on the time, “She hasn’t seen him for some time. She just decided that she was done with him. They’re at very different places in life. She prioritizes being a mom.”
The insider added, “It was never that serious anyway. It type of just fizzled.”
Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at ELLE.com. Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and more. Her first book, The Lonely Hunter, can be released by Dial Press in February 2022.
