Headlines about the potential romance between acclaimed Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and renowned supermodel Gigi Hadid continue to proliferate, as the pair were spotted enjoying their time together at a party in the Hamptons.
Their lively interactions, although they refrained from showing obvious signs of affection in public, sparked gossip and speculation, painting a picture of a possible budding relationship.
In the spotlight of the Bridgehampton party, thrown by tech titan David Rosenberg, the 48-year-old “Titanic” star and 28-year-old runway icon demonstrated an undeniable friendship.
In the midst of the vibrant crowd, one insider confided to Page Six that Hadid seemed particularly delighted with DiCaprio’s company. There was a palpable energy between them that suggested more than a casual friendship.
The event, which also celebrated Leah McCarthy’s birthday, had Hadid present earlier than DiCaprio, who came in past midnight.
The pair reportedly spent time and hangout with other friends until two in the morning. DJ Jusske provided the musical backdrop to the party, punctuated by a mesmerizing 30-minute fireworks display.
Also in attendance were celebrities such as Winnie Harlow, Gayle King, and Cuba Gooding Jr., amongst others.
The get-together marked another occasion where DiCaprio and Hadid sparked rumours, since their first cozy encounter at a New York City nightclub in September 2022.
Rumours intensified when the duo was seen having consecutive dinners with DiCaprio’s parents the previous month.
However, a confidante expressed to the media that despite their attempts at dating, the pair mutually realized a romantic connection was absent, opting instead for a strong friendship.
Rumours continued to circulate, with speculation about a “no-strings-attached” relationship between the two. US Weekly even dubbed their relationship as ‘fluid’.
However, insiders refuted these claims, emphasizing DiCaprio’s distaste for casual flings. The same source stressed that DiCaprio and Hadid are friends with a long history and the public should respect this bond, rather than assuming something more.
Doubts did little to stifle rumours when the pair were spotted dining with DiCaprio’s parents in London, two consecutive nights. The source dismissed these allegations, highlighting the possibility of a man and a woman being just friends.
In early June, DiCaprio was spotted at China Tang restaurant in London, with Gigi arriving separately. They dined together but maintained a physical distance.
A similar event unfolded the next night at Chiltern Firehouse in London. Despite the continued speculations, the pair has managed to elude the paparazzi, maintaining their separate public appearances.
DiCaprio, known for his preference for younger women, was reportedly attracted to Hadid, a mother to three-year-old daughter Khai, with Zayn Malik, since the summer of 2022.
Their first photographed meeting was in September, at an event in Manhattan’s Soho neighborhood, thrown by Leo’s friends Richie Akiva and Darren Dzienciol.
From that point forward, the duo maintained an air of mystery, captured by photographers only at disparate times at the same locations.
DiCaprio, considered single since February, has expressed his intention to move past his image of dating younger models, thus deepening the intrigue about his relationship with Hadid.
Their association, originating shortly after DiCaprio’s split with long-term girlfriend Camila Morrone, remains a topic of widespread speculation and anticipation.
