Bella Hadid Confirms Romance With Nathan Lacy
The model shared photos with the cowboy from a Colorado Avalanche hockey game, a relationship first identified by The Daily Mail in July.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Romance
Model Bella Hadid has publicly confirmed a romantic relationship with Nathan Lacy, posting images of the pair on her Instagram account. Hadid and Lacy attended a Colorado Avalanche game against the Red Wings, which honored Hockey Fights Cancer.
Why it matters
The confirmation follows Hadid's split from Adan Banuelos and marks the public debut of a new romantic pairing that has drawn attention for the contrast between the two men's public personas. For readers across the United States, it offers a clear example of how celebrity relationships are now announced directly through social media rather than through tabloid reporting.
The public confirmation came through Hadid's Instagram account, with a caption describing the game outing as the best night ever. The Daily Mail first identified Lacy as her new romantic interest in July, after her relationship with Adan Banuelos ended.
The players
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid is an American model and member of the Hadid family who is widely known for runway work and a large social media following.
Nathan Lacy
Nathan Lacy is a conservative Christian cowboy whose public profile has grown through his appearance alongside Bella Hadid.
The details
Hadid posted flirty photos of the couple from the hockey game and wrote a caption calling the evening the best night ever. Lacy is described as a conservative Christian cowboy, a background that stands in contrast to Hadid's public profile in New York City.
Timeline
July 2026: The Daily Mail identifies Lacy as Hadid's new romantic interest.
Saturday before November 10, 2026: Hadid and Lacy attend the Colorado Avalanche game honoring Hockey Fights Cancer.
November 10, 2026: The relationship is publicly confirmed.
Culture Shift
The confirmation follows a pattern in which celebrities bypass tabloid speculation by posting relationship photos on Instagram, with The Daily Mail's July identification now confirmed on the subject's own account. The pairing also reflects a broader interest in romances that cross lifestyle and personality lines.
Readers following the relationship can track future confirmations and appearances through Hadid's Instagram account, which is where the couple's public updates have appeared. The posts show the pair's outings directly, without intermediary coverage.
The takeaway
Public relationship announcements increasingly come directly from the people involved, so readers who follow celebrities closely can often verify a romance through the subject's own posts rather than relying on secondhand reports.
Further reading
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