The pair was spotted at Milan Fashion Week in February amid reports of the supermodel’s on-and-off relationship with equestrian Adan Banuelos
Bella Hadid is living her cowgirl life to the fullest. In 2024, she moved to Fort Worth, Texas, to step back from modelling. Since moving, she’s had the chance to reconnect with equestrianism, a sport she had dreamed of competing at the Olympic level if not for her Lyme disease.
Last week, on Instagram, the supermodel shared snippets of her summer spent on horseback and in nature. She went on picnics, dabbled in some crafting and spent time with the children of her friend, Rachel Ryan Lacy. Rachel’s brother, Nathan Lacy, is rumoured to be dating Hadid after the two were photographed together in Milan during Fashion Week in February.
Bella Hadid and Nathan Lacy in a post shared by Rachel Ryan Lacy on July 17. Photo: @rachaelryn/Instagram
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At the time, Nathan was dubbed a “mystery cowboy” by the media, with his Western-inspired attire bringing to mind equestrian Adan Banuelos, whom Hadid reportedly broke up with earlier this year. The pair never confirmed the split though, keeping fans guessing at the supermodel’s relationship status.
So who is Nathan Lacy, and is he really dating Hadid? Here is everything we know.
What is Nathan Lacy’s background?
Nathan Lacy at a country club in Crested Butte, Colorado, in 2020. Photo: @thelacyranch/Instagram
Nathan Lacy, 38, is from Crested Butte, Colorado. An insider told the Daily Mail last Thursday that the Lacy family is very well known locally, and has a reputation for being “very Catholic, very conservative and very red”. This might come as a surprise, as Hadid is known for being staunchly liberal and actively supporting Palestine.
What does Nathan Lacy do?
Nathan Lacy’s family owns a ranch and a construction company in Colorado. Photo: @thelacyranch/Instagram
The Lacy family has owned the Crested Butte Ranch, also known as The Lacy Ranch, for five generations. According to the ranch’s Facebook page, they are a working ranch that breeds, raises, trains and shows cutting horses.
