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Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos End Relationship

Published 27 January 2026

Bella Hadid and professional cutting horse rider Adan Banuelos have ended their nearly two-year relationship, according to multiple sources close to the couple. The split, first reported this week, follows a romance that began in late 2023 and was marked by a shared passion for equestrian activities in Texas.

Hadid, 29, and Banuelos, 36, were first linked in October 2023 after being spotted kissing and holding hands during a walk in Fort Worth's historic stockyards district. The pair met at a horse show, where their mutual interest in riding brought them together. Hadid, who grew up with equestrian experience, had recently split from her previous partner, Marc Kalman, and soon relocated to Texas to focus on improving her skills in cutting horse competitions. Banuelos, a Texas native and one of the youngest inductees into the National Cutting Horse Association Riders Hall of Fame, trains and competes professionally in the discipline, which involves separating a single cow from a herd.

From the start, the relationship remained largely private, contrasting with Hadid's earlier high-profile romances in the fashion world. She reduced her modeling commitments, including fewer fashion...

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