Naomi Campbell recently paid tribute to her ex-boyfriend, Liam Payne, who tragically passed away five years after their romance. The supermodel responded to Nicole Scherzinger’s heartfelt words about the late X Factor star who died at the age of 31. In a social media post, Naomi shared emojis of doves, a broken heart, and prayer hands in response to Nicole’s message.
Despite their significant age gap of 23 years, Payne was smitten with Campbell, describing her as “perfection in a person.” In return, Campbell praised Payne for having a “beautiful soul.” The pair was spotted together at the O2 Arena and reportedly had a brief four-month fling, with Payne boasting about their intimate relationship.
During a trek in Namibia with Ant Middleton, Payne was teased about his connection with Campbell. Despite Middleton’s insinuations, Payne remained coy about the true nature of their relationship. Ultimately, Campbell grew tired of the situation and ended things with Payne due to their differing lifestyles.
In a statement to the Mirror, a source revealed that although the couple had fun together and shared many laughs, their relationship was not meant to last. Campbell decided to move on from the romance in April 2019, citing their different life paths as the reason for the split.
When asked about her personal life on the Jonathan Ross show, Campbell chose not to discuss the specifics of her relationship with Payne. She expressed amusement at the constant rumors and speculation surrounding her love life, emphasizing that she prefers to focus on living her life to the fullest.
Despite the ups and downs of her romantic relationships being a topic of public interest, Campbell remains unfazed and continues to maintain a sense of humor about the situation. Her ability to brush off the gossip and carry on with her life serves as a testament to her resilience and strength as a public figure in the spotlight.