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Glen Powelland Jehane-Marie “Gigi” Paris' relationship is over.
“Gigi and Glen had broken up several times,” a source told PEOPLE. “They had been on the rocks sinceTop Guncame out. Gigi was never happy with the long-distance filming and when she came to Australia [where Powell was filmingAnyone But YouwithSydney Sweeney] they both decided to break up for good.”
TheTop Gun: Maverickstar and the model-turned-designer were first linked in early 2020 when they were spotted on a romantic vacation in Mexico. The couple made their relationship Instagram official a year later.
In December 2023, roughly seven months after calling it quits with Paris, Powell toldBusiness Insiderthat it was challenging to promote a rom-com while going through a breakup.
“I was with someone that I really lovedand cared about and was trying to kind of make sense of a lot of stuff,” he shared. “It was a lot easier for Sydney to lean into something like that because she’s in a very committed and wonderful relationship and she’s very happy. So it was a little harder for me.”
So, who is Glen Powell’s ex-girlfriend? Here’s everything to know about Gigi Paris.
Paris was born and raised in Miami but currently lives in Los Angeles
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Paris was born in Coconut Grove, a neighborhood in Miami, Florida. She spent her younger years in the city but eventually moved to L.A., where she lives “right beneath the infamous Hollywood sign,” as she explained in an interview.
She’s a model and has appeared in campaigns for brands like Nordstrom and Revolve
Paris has worked as a model since she was discovered when she was just 14 years old. One of the first jobs she booked was withSeventeenmagazine, which she says was a huge moment for her as a young model.
“I was 14 when I first started and I had never thought about modeling … like, it never occurred to me. When I first started, I bookedSeventeenmagazine, which was like ‘Whoa!’ For a little 14-year-old girl, I was so excited,“Paris explained in an interview.
Since then, she’s booked campaigns with brands like Revolve and Nordstrom, and even walked the runway duringMercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swimin 2015.
Paris and Powell were first linked in early 2020
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She and Powell made things Instagram official in 2021
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“Here’s to you 💖,” Paris captionedher photo, whilePowell wrote, “My Ride or Die. Happy Valentines Day, y’all!”
Paris and Powell made their red carpet debut at the Guggenheim International Gala
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She’s part French and part Venezuelan
Although Paris was born in the United States, both of her parents immigrated to the country when they were young. Her mother originally hails from France while her father was born in Venezuela. The couple eventually met when they both attended the University of Miami. Paris says her diverse cultural background has shaped who she is as a person.
“I identify with many different cultures, so I don’t really identify with anything in particular. I call myself a little ‘mut’ of sorts. I like to think, we as people, are all one,“she shared in an interview.
Paris starred in Keith Urban’s “Somewhere In My Car” music video
Paris made her music video debut when she starred inKeith Urban’svideo for “Somewhere In My Car"in 2014. In the video, the model shares some steamy scenes with her male costar as they make out inside of a car in the middle of a rainstorm.
She became a certified yoga instructor during a trip to Bali
Paris laterwrote about the trip on Instagram, saying, “This trip is hard to put into words, but to say the least, I went in without any idea of how much it would change my life.”
She continued, “But I’m most thankful for the gift I came home with: the capability of teaching something that can benefit others. This practice has not only strengthened my body & mind but opened my heart to the unlimited. I strongly suggest to follow your dreams, no matter what they may be & know that the universe will always have your back!”
She founded her own clothing line called Jijou Paris in 2021
“Thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible. I can’t even begin to describe how rewarding it is to see this come to life,“Paris wrotefollowing the brand’s launch.
Powell and Paris traveled the world together
During their time together, Powell and Paris traveled all over the world. On Instagram, the couple has shared numerous photos of their adventures, including trips to Portugal and France. The pair also ventured toCoachella in April 2022.
She was one of Powell’s biggest supporters
“I can’t tell you enough how special this movie is. If you haven’t seen the original yet, please do & then RUN to see Top Gun Maverick, May 27th. I always thought @glenpowell was a little crazy for his obsession with all things @topgunmovie but now that I’ve seen it… I get it. Fangirling for life. So proud of you, Hangman,” she wrote in the caption.
She and Powell walked many red carpets together
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Paris has accompanied her movie star ex-boyfriend on many red carpets. In January 2023, Paris and Powell attended theGolden Globestogether. She stunned in a sheer gold gown, while her beau looked handsome in a black tuxedo.
She and Powell broke up in early 2023
After roughly three years together, Paris and Powellwent their separate ways in early 2023. The model sparked breakup rumors in April 2023 when she unfollowed Powell on Instagram and shared a cryptic post.
“Know your worth & onto the next,” Paris captioned a video of herself walking down the streets of New York City and smiling.
According to a source, the couple had broken up weeks prior to Paris hinting she was single.
“Gigi and Glen had broken up several times,” the insider told PEOPLE. “They had been on the rocks sinceTop Guncame out. Gigi was never happy with the long-distance filming and when she came to Australia [where Powell was filmingAnyone But You] they both decided to break up for good.”
Fans speculated that a romantic relationship between Powell and hisAnyone But YoucostarSydney Sweeneywas to blame for the split.
“Gigi only unfollowed Sydney on social media because Sydney never followed her back. This had nothing to do with Glen and Sydney. Gigi is aware that Glen and Sydney never hooked up,” the source explained. “He takes his work very seriously and it was tough on the relationship. It wasn’t about infidelity. She’s on different coasts modeling, he’s on different coasts filming.”
In August 2023, Sweeney addressed the romance rumors during an interview withVariety.
“It’s a rom-com. That’s what people want!” she said. “Glen and I don’t really care. We have so much fun together, and we respect each other so much; he’s such a hard worker, and I’m a hard worker.”
TheEuphoriastar added: “They want it. It’s fun to give it to ’em.”
source: people.com
