Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid DID try to date but sparks ‘were not there’
Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid “tried dating some time ago,” but decided they were better off as friends after realizing there were no romantic feelings between them, DailyMail.com can reveal.
Rumors began circulating earlier this month that Gigi, 28, and Leo, 48, were in a ‘no strings attached relationship’, with Us Weekly reporting that the duo had a ‘flowing romance’, but insiders have insisted that – while they did briefly try to date – this is definitely not the case, adding that the actor does not believe in casual affairs.
“They tried to date a while ago to see if there was anything, but there just wasn’t. They’ve been friends for so long, but they don’t have an open relationship with no strings attached,” the insider emphasizes.
“People just need to let this go. That’s not how Leonardo handles relationships.
This makes it sound cheap and it isn’t. When he’s with someone, he’s with them.
He’s enjoying his friendship with Gigi and that’s that.’
Leonardo DiCaprio, 48 (pictured in Cannes in May) tried dating Gigi Hadid, 28, a while back to see if there could be something but there just wasn’t,” a source tells DailyMail.com
The Titanic star Gigi (pictured arriving at the same hotel as Leo after dinner with his parents in London earlier this month) are ‘just friends’
The pair sparked romance rumors in September 2022 when they were seen socializing at a VIP party held at New York City’s Casa Cipriani (as seen here)
Leo and Gigi recently sparked romance rumors when they were having dinner with his parents in London two nights in a row.
However, when asked about the recent outings with his parents, the source responded to the suggestion that going out to dinner together means there is more than friendship between the two.
“It’s just ridiculous that a man and a woman can’t be friends without everyone insisting there’s more to it,” they said.
On June 6, Leo – along with his father George and stepmother Peggy Farrarto – arrived at the China Tang restaurant in London. Gigi arrived separately at the same restaurant. The party dined together but did not sit next to each other.
The next night they were seen together again. After arriving at staggered times at London’s infamous Chiltern Firehouse, Leo and Gigi had dinner with his parents and a few other guests.
The actor – who is used to only dating women under 25 – took a liking to Gigi in the summer of 2022, who is also mother to three-year-old daughter Khai with Zayn Malik.
In September, they were photographed together for the first time in photos obtained exclusively by DailyMail.com.
In the photos, which were taken at a VIP event thrown by Leo’s friends Richie Akiva and Darren Dzienciol in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan’s Casa Cipriani, Leo and Gigi were sensitive to each other.
At one point, Leo leaned forward and put his hands on her shoulders. She was seen reciprocating the gesture by placing her hands on his knees.
After the photos went viral, a source told page six that they are dating, but “taking it easy.”
The source went on to say that the pair were out together, just the two of them, not calling themselves “exclusive” yet.
On June 7, in China, Leo and Gigi ate Tang with Leo’s father George and stepmother Peggy Farrarto (pictured here). According to the source: ‘They’re just friends and that’s all’
Prior to dinner with Leo’s folks, they were last seen slipping out of NYC hotspot Cipriani in May, where Leo (pictured here) was seen incognito
Minutes after Leo left, Gigi (seen here) also left the restaurant. The source told DailyMail.com: “It’s ridiculous that a man and a woman can’t just be friends
The person added: “[DiCaprio] is not someone who is in and out of relationships. He doesn’t jump around to hook up. They’re taking it easy.’
Since then, the duo – who are pros at dodging unwanted photographers – have not been seen together at all since their recent dinners in London. However, they have been photographed arriving and/or leaving the same locations at different times.
In November, they both left Casa Cipriani in the Big Apple – where they were first pictured together – at different times. Things seemed to cool down the following month when Leo was photographed partying with a bunch of gorgeous models in Miami, Florida.
In February, a source told the DailyMail.com that Leo was “single” and he wanted to shed his image of only dating models under 25. Gigi just happened to be a perfect fit.
“Leo is very single at the moment and he’s not thrilled with the hype suggesting he’s looking for these very young women,” the DailyMail.com insider. “He’s looking for something more mature in the relationship department.”
“It’s just ridiculous because he can’t go anywhere without being associated with the youngest beautiful woman there,” the source added. “He wants to get rid of this image once and for all and it really bothers him that this continues to haunt him.”
Leo wasn’t seen with stunning Victoria’s Secret model Gigi for another month — until they both attended the same Oscars pre-party and after-party in Los Angeles. Eyewitnesses claim that they looked very much like a couple, but there are no photos of them together.
Dating History: This chart shows Leonardo DiCaprio’s age and the corresponding ages of his former girlfriends and affairs
In May, the A-listers were photographed walking into a party at Zero Bond in NYC. At the time, Entertainment tonight reported that they hang out whenever “their busy schedules allow.”
They both enjoy each other’s company and have fun together when their busy schedules allow. Yolanda and Bella know that Gigi is capable of making her own healthy decisions and they support her, Gigi’s number one priority is her baby,” a source told the outlet.
It seemed over for the two as Leo has been seen with a string of gorgeous models in recent weeks.
Earlier this week, Leo was spotted with another gorgeous 28-year-old model, Neelam Gill. The two had a late dinner together in Paris, accompanied by Leo’s lifelong best friend Tobey Maguire, 47, as well as Tobey’s children — daughter Ruby, 16, and his son, Otis, 14. Leo’s niece, Normandie, 16, was also in attendance.
Neelam sat apart from the Wolf of Wall Street star, with another man sitting between them. After a source told DailyMail.com that the two are just friends, Neelam went to London’s Chiltern Firehouse with Leo and his mother ahead of the mother-son duo’s meal with Gigi.
Despite his numerous outings with different women, Us Weekly reported that he and Gigi were still in an “amicable, no strings attached” relationship. travel so often, so it’s best for them to keep their relationship open and smooth.”
A separate source close to Leo has blasted the report, saying it is “definitely false.”
Leo’s short-lived romance with Gigi began on the heels of his split from girlfriend of five years, Camila Morrone, 26.
Leonardo DiCaprio Dating History
The Django Unchained star has made a famous habit of never dating a woman over the age of 25.
GISELE BUNDCHEN (1999-2004)
Gisele and Leonardo at the 2005 Academy Awards
Leo’s first high-profile relationship was with the Brazilian model, who was 20 when the pair hooked up. She broke off the relationship five years later at the age of 25.
BAR REFAELI (2005-2010)
Bar Refaeli
The actor’s relationship with Bar Refaeli ended after 5 years of dating – coincidentally at the same time the Israeli model turned 25.
BLAKE VIVID (2011)
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds’ current wife only dated Leo for one year – when she was 23.
ERIN HEATHERTON (2012)
Elaine Heatherton
The Victoria’s Secret Angel alum was just 22 when she dated DiCaprio in 2012.
TONI GARN (2013-2014)
Tony Garrn
German-born model Garrn was just 21 when she and Leo split after two years of dating.
KELLY ROHRBACH (2015)
Kelly Rohrbach on the set of Baywatch
The Baywatch reboot star was 25 when she and DiCaprio dated from June to around December 2015, with the breakup said to be a mutual decision
NINA AGDAL (2016-2017)
Nina Agdal and her ex Jack Brinkley Cook
It ended between Leo and the Danish swimsuit model after she turned 25 in 2017.
CAMILA MORRONE (2017-2022)
Leo and Camila on the road in New York City in May 2018
Leo and the model turned actress started dating just months after his breakup with Nina Agdal. At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the two were said to be more serious than ever, but the two reportedly split in the summer of 2022.
GIGI HADID (SEPTEMBER 2022 – DECEMBER 2022)
Gigi Hadid walks the catwalk in Paris in October 2022
Following his breakup with Morrone in August, it was reported that Leo had set his eyes on model Gigi Hadid. The pair were spotted hanging out at NYC hot spots, but the romance seemed to fizzle out in December.
VICTORIA LAMAS (DECEMBER 2022)
Victoria Lamas in the photo
Leo was previously romantically linked to model/actress Victoria Lamas, who happens to be the daughter of actor Lorenzo Lamas. The pair were spotted in Hollywood in late December reportedly ringing in the new year together.