Last updated: 2026-08-28 · Published: 2026-08-28
Gigi Hadid has made a rare, candid comment about her relationship with Bradley Cooper, telling Vogue France that what makes the romance feel new to her is the ability to be “deeply honest” with her partner.
Speaking in a Vogue France cover story published on August 25, the 31-year-old model said she has never experienced that kind of openness before. Her remarks have been picked up by celebrity outlets across the english-speaking press, weeks after the pair briefly sparked marriage rumours over matching rings.
Key facts at a glance
| Who spoke | Gigi Hadid, 31, supermodel |
| Where | A Vogue France cover interview published August 25 |
| Key quote | “What’s beautiful about my current relationship and so different … is the ability to be deeply honest” |
| Her partner | Actor and director Bradley Cooper, 51 |
| Relationship history | Dating rumours since October 2023; went Instagram-official May 2025 |
| Recent buzz | Marriage rumours in early August after the pair wore matching rings |
What she said about the relationship
In the interview, Hadid described the ability to be open with Cooper as the defining feature of the relationship, and one she says differs from her past romances.
“What’s beautiful about my current relationship and so different from what I’ve experienced before, is the ability to be deeply honest,” she told the magazine. “To say what we think, when we think it.”
Hadid added that honesty is also a test of compatibility: “If it’s impossible, it probably means it’s not the right person.” She described building a healthy relationship as a “two-person journey.”
How the relationship developed
Hadid and Cooper first sparked dating rumours in October 2023 after they were photographed heading to dinner in New York City. Reports at the time noted the roughly 20-year age gap but also pointed to shared ground, with both described as single parents to young daughters. Hadid shares five-year-old daughter Khai with former partner Zayn Malik, while Cooper shares nine-year-old daughter Lea De Seine with former partner Irina Shayk.
Hadid made the romance Instagram-official in May 2025 around her 30th birthday, sharing photos that included a picture of the couple kissing.
Watch Gigi Hadid talk about the relationship
The clip below, from E! News, looks at what Hadid said about why being with Cooper feels different from her previous relationships. It is an entertainment-news segment rather than an official statement from Hadid or Cooper.
In the segment, E! notes that Hadid told the magazine she and Cooper are able to “say what we think when we think it,” and quotes her observation that a relationship that cannot sustain deep honesty “probably” is not the right one.
What is confirmed, what is not
| Confirmed | Not confirmed |
| Hadid described the relationship as “beautiful” and cited “deeply honest” communication in a Vogue France interview | That the couple are engaged or have set a wedding date |
| She has been with Cooper since at least October 2023, with the pair confirming their romance in May 2025 | What the matching rings they wore in early August represent |
| Both are parents: Hadid to daughter Khai, 5; Cooper to daughter Lea De Seine, 9 | Any statement from Hadid or Cooper about marriage plans |
| Quote is from a cover story published August 25, 2026 | Reports that the initial ring speculation was “debunked” versus simply unanswered |
Why it is generating attention
The couple have kept a relatively low profile, so direct comments about the relationship by Hadid are rare. Her remarks come weeks after they were photographed wearing matching rings on their left hands, which prompted a wave of engagement speculation. Some reports quoted a source describing the rings as “promise rings” and said the couple are “very serious and committed” without planning a traditional wedding. Hadid’s latest interview does not address marriage directly, leaving that thread unresolved.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Gigi Hadid dating?
Gigi Hadid has been in a relationship with actor and director Bradley Cooper. Their romance first drew public attention in October 2023 and went Instagram-official in May 2025.
What did Gigi Hadid say about Bradley Cooper in Vogue France?
She said what makes the relationship “beautiful” and different from her past experiences is the ability to be “deeply honest” with one another, adding that if honesty proves impossible, it “probably” means the person is not the right one.
How old are Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper?
Hadid is 31 and Cooper is 51, a difference of about 20 years.
Do Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper have children together?
They do not have children together. Hadid has a daughter, Khai, 5, with Zayn Malik, and Cooper has a daughter, Lea De Seine, 9, with Irina Shayk.
Are Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper engaged?
There is no official confirmation of an engagement. They recently wore matching rings that prompted speculation, with an unnamed source calling the rings “promise rings.” Neither has announced plans to marry.
When did the wedding rings rumor start?
The engagement speculation began in early August 2026 after the couple were photographed wearing matching rings on their left hands. Hadid’s August 25 Vogue France interview does not address the topic.
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Sources: Vogue France, US Weekly, People, E! News, Fox News
