Gigi Paris Breaks Silence
After more than a year of silence, Gigi Paris, model and former girlfriend of Glen Powell, has finally opened up about their highly publicized breakup—and she’s not holding back. In a heartfelt and subtly cutting message shared on her Instagram, Paris broke her silence on the relationship’s end, directly addressing the alleged betrayal and emotional turmoil she experienced during Powell’s meteoric rise and his rumored off-screen romance with Anyone But You co-star Sydney Sweeney.
A Breakup Shrouded in Speculation
Paris and Powell had been together for nearly three years before their sudden split in early 2023. Known for keeping their relationship relatively low-key, the couple occasionally shared sweet posts together on social media and were spotted on red carpets and vacations.
But everything changed during the filming and press cycle for Anyone But You, a rom-com shot in Australia and released in December 2023. While the film delighted fans with sizzling chemistry between Powell and Sweeney, it also sparked widespread speculation about a potential real-life romance between the two stars. Behind the scenes, Paris was reportedly feeling sidelined—and eventually blindsided.
In April 2023, Paris unfollowed both Powell and Sweeney on Instagram. Days later, she posted a cryptic message that read: “Know your worth & onto the next.” Not long after, their split was confirmed by multiple sources, though neither party made any public statements—until now.
“When You Give Your Heart…”
On June 9, 2025, Paris posted a black-and-white photo of herself standing alone on a beach, her back to the camera. The caption was anything but vague:
“There’s a right and wrong way to love someone. When you give your heart to a person, you expect them to protect it—not perform with it. I’ve kept quiet, but I believe in truth and self-respect. I’ve learned that silence doesn’t always protect you. Sometimes it just gives the illusion of peace.”
While Paris didn’t name Powell or Sweeney, the language of “performing” with someone and choosing “truth” over silence was widely interpreted as a clear reference to the promotional whirlwind that surrounded Anyone But You and its romantic marketing strategy.
Behind the Scenes: The Strain on the Relationship
A source close to Paris told People that the model “felt like she was watching her relationship unravel in real time—on Instagram, in interviews, and all over TikTok.” The insider claimed that Paris had flown to Australia to visit Powell during the shoot, but left early after feeling “deeply uncomfortable” with how close he appeared to be with Sweeney.
“It wasn’t just the acting,” the source continued. “It was the flirty comments, the way they touched each other on press tours, the jokes. Gigi felt erased—and humiliated.”
Despite fan theories and paparazzi frenzy, both Powell and Sweeney denied any romantic involvement at the time. Sweeney, who was (and still is) engaged to longtime partner Jonathan Davino, brushed off the rumors. Powell also gave vague, professional answers in interviews, focusing on the movie’s success rather than addressing his personal life.
But the internet wasn’t convinced. The pair’s palpable chemistry, coupled with behind-the-scenes clips of cuddling, playful teasing, and mutual admiration, fueled the fire. The narrative quickly became a pop culture frenzy—Powell and Sweeney: are they or aren’t they?
Gigi Reclaims the Narrative
For many, Paris’s latest statement reads as a reclamation of voice and agency after being dragged into a media spectacle she never asked for. Fans have flooded her comments section with support, praising her strength and integrity.
Model and friend Devon Lee Carlson commented: “Proud of you always. You deserve the kind of love that’s never for show.”
Even fans of Anyone But You are revisiting the movie with a more critical eye, reflecting on what role media narratives and PR strategy might have played in overshadowing personal boundaries.
What’s Next?
Paris, who has since been focusing on her modeling career, wellness ventures, and travel, seems to be entering a new chapter—one that emphasizes healing, self-worth, and forward momentum. She’s reportedly been linked to a non-industry entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, but has kept any new relationships out of the spotlight.
As for Powell and Sweeney, they are set to reunite for another film project later this year, though it remains to be seen whether they will once again lean into the romantic narrative that drove the success of Anyone But You—and, according to some, helped unravel Powell’s last relationship.
While the truth behind the rumors may never be fully known, Gigi Paris’s message sends a clear signal: she’s done being silent, and she’s not afraid to speak her truth—even when it’s uncomfortable.
