Bella Hadid has faced criticism over her dating life after appearing to go Instagram official with cowboy Nathan Lacy, with some social media users questioning how frequently the model is seen with new romantic partners.
The 30-year-old model shared a series of affectionate photographs with Lacy following their appearance at a Colorado Avalanche hockey game in Denver on Saturday, 7 November. The pictures, posted on Instagram on 9 November, showed the pair embracing, smiling and sharing playful moments in the stands.
The photographs prompted a wave of reactions, with some users focusing on the model's latest romance and others questioning her relationship history. One commenter wrote: 'Seems like there's a new guy every few months', while another questioned whether Hadid changes her personality depending on who she is dating.
seems like theres a new guy every few months LOL
— MARTIN (@00HMARTIN) November 10, 2026
Bella Hadid's New Romance Sparks Backlash
The relationship reveal attracted comments from users who questioned Hadid's apparent pattern of entering new relationships. 'She really changes her entire personality or persona whenever she starts dating someone new!!! It's like she adapts to their identity rather than her own. It's wild!!!' one person wrote.
She really changes her entire personality or persona whenever she starts dating someone new!!! It’s like she adopts to their identity than her own. It’s wild!!!
— HoneyB (@honeybeelove23) November 10, 2026
Another commenter also expressed surprise at her latest pairing, writing: 'She couldn't find a more different man than cowboy.' The reactions reflected different opinions about Hadid's relationship choices, with some users focusing on the contrast between her latest partner and her previous boyfriends.
Lmaoooo
— Barbs (@Arielmylovee) November 10, 2026
She couldn't find a more different man than cowboy
Let's hope she retires soon 😂
Others made more personal remarks about the model, including criticism of her appearance and suggestions that her romantic relationships influenced her public image. Some comments also introduced political criticism surrounding Hadid and her latest relationship.
Who Is Bella Hadid's New Boyfriend Nathan Lacy?
Nathan Lacy is a Colorado-based cowboy who has been linked to Bella Hadid since early 2026. He is the brother of Rachael Lacy, an artist and horse enthusiast who is friends with the model.
Lacy is also associated with his family's construction business in Crested Butte, Colorado, where he works as an estimator and project manager. The pair were spotted together during Milan Fashion Week in February 2026, prompting speculation about their relationship. However, reports in July described them as friends, with a source close to Hadid saying she was single and not dating him at the time.
Hadid's latest Instagram photographs show the pair together at a Colorado Avalanche hockey game, where they attended the team's Hockey Fights Cancer event. The model also used her post to acknowledge the event's cause, thanking the team for supporting cancer awareness and research. She recognised those who have battled the disease, people currently undergoing treatment and families who have lost loved ones. Neither Hadid nor Lacy has released a separate public statement about their relationship.
Hadid Previously Dated Cowboy Adan Banuelos
Hadid was previously in a relationship with professional equestrian Adan Banuelos, whom she met at a horse show in Texas in October 2023. The pair dated for approximately two years before reports of their separation emerged in January 2026.
During their relationship, Hadid frequently shared photographs and videos of herself attending rodeo events, riding horses and spending time with Banuelos in Texas. She also supported him at equestrian competitions, while their relationship brought attention to her involvement in the Western and horse-riding lifestyle. Following their reported split, Hadid was linked to Nathan Lacy, another man with connections to cowboy culture in Colorado.
