Bella Hadid and Marc Kalman. Laurent VU/SIPA/Shutterstock
Bella Hadid and Marc Kalman have recently ended their relationship after being together for over two years. According to a source, the split was amicable, and they decided to go their separate ways as they had drifted apart. It is worth noting that both Bella and Marc have no ill will towards each other.
The couple first sparked speculation of a romance in July 2020 when they were spotted leaving a café together in New York City. Almost a year later, after maintaining their privacy about their relationship, the model officially confirmed their romantic involvement on social media.
Hadid took to Instagram, sharing pictures that captured a joyful time in her life. Alongside the photos, she expressed her gratitude for being in good health, having a fulfilling career, and feeling loved. In a subsequent revelation, six months later, Hadid candidly discussed the challenges she had encountered in previous relationships and how she has since overcome them.
"I was raised in an environment surrounded by men, whether it be in relationships or within my family, where my voice was consistently disregarded in comparison to theirs," she shared in a January 2022 episode of the Victoria's Secret "VS Voices" podcast. "The lack of boundaries and the inability to stand up for myself and be heard had a profound impact on my adult relationships."
The individual, who had attended the Parsons School of Design, described how these negative experiences caused her nervous system to become overwhelmed. "It was a constant battle between fight or flight. ... It was something I had to dedicate considerable effort towards, as I found myself repeatedly seeking out individuals, both men and women, who would mistreat me. This is where my tendency to seek approval from others came into play," Hadid explained.
Hadid, a native of Washington D.C., disclosed in March 2022 her intention to maintain privacy regarding her romantic relationships. In an interview with Vogue, she expressed that this approach has contributed to the longevity of her personal affairs, stating, "By not allowing others to impose their opinions on deeply personal matters, it preserves its purity."
Before meeting Kalman, the former Victoria's Secret Angel had an intermittent relationship with The Weeknd.
Hadid and the "Starboy" singer, who is 33 years old, began dating after he requested the model to appear in the artwork for his album "Beauty Behind the Madness" in April 2015. One year later, in November 2016, the couple announced their separation, with their busy schedules being cited as the cause of their breakup.
"They continue to share a deep love and mutual respect, and have decided to remain friends. However, due to the challenges of coordinating their busy schedules, especially with his upcoming album release and promotional activities, it became increasingly difficult for them to make their relationship work," stated an exclusive source.
After The Weeknd and Selena Gomez ended their relationship in October 2017, it was revealed that the Grammy-winning artist and Hadid had resumed communication. "Bella genuinely missed him, and they are both content with the current state of their relationship," shared the source. "Their love for each other remains unwavering."
The twosome rekindled their romance in April 2018 when they were spotted kissing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival but split for good in August 2019.