Did Naomi Campbell date Liam Payne?
The late Liam Payne tragically passed away after falling from a hotel balcony in Argentina on October 16, leaving behind his beautiful girlfriend, actress and influencer Kate Cassidy. Before his relationship with Cassidy, the former One Direction star had a history of dating several notable women.
From 2010 until late 2012, Liam was in a relationship with Danielle Peazer, a dancer he met on The X Factor. After that, he dated his childhood friend Sophia Smith from 2013 to 2015. In 2016, he began a significant relationship with Cheryl, a member of the girl group Girls Aloud, and they welcomed a son named Bear together. Following his split from Cheryl, Liam dated model Maya Henry, getting engaged in 2020 but ultimately separating in 2021. He started seeing Cassidy in 2022.
Interestingly, Liam was also rumored to have briefly dated supermodel Naomi Campbell, who is 23 years his senior. But did they actually have a romantic relationship?
Did Liam Payne and Naomi Campbell date?
Liam never publicly confirmed his relationship with Naomi, and Campbell is known for keeping her personal life private. However, it’s believed they dated for about four months in 2019 when Liam was 25 and Naomi was 48. Rumors of their relationship sparked after they were spotted celebrating New Year’s together in Ghana. They also spent time together in both London and New York, frequently exchanging flirtatious comments on social media.
Their relationship was confirmed indirectly after their split, when a source told The Mirror that while Liam and Naomi had a lot of fun together, their romance just wasn’t meant to last. Another insider mentioned that they would remain friends and there was no bad blood between them after the breakup.
Naomi publicly reacted to Liam’s passing for the first time on October 25, commenting on a heartfelt Instagram post by his friend and former Pussycat Dolls singer, Nicole Scherzinger. In her comment, she included two dove emojis, a broken heart emoji, and two praying hands, expressing her sorrow.
When E! News shared Naomi’s comment on social media, it sparked surprise among users who were unaware that she and Liam had dated. This illustrates how even high-profile relationships can remain somewhat private, surprising fans long after they end. As we reflect on Liam’s tragic loss, we extend our heartfelt condolences to all those who were close to him, including Naomi, who will surely feel the impact of his passing.
