Bella Hadid and Cowboy Boyfriend Seen Dancing Before His Arrest
Supermodel Bella Hadid and her cowboy boyfriend Adan Banuelos were glimpsed dancing romantically at a country bar in Texas just hours before his arrest for public intoxication. The affectionate display comes amid swirling rumours that the couple had ended their relationship, with Hadid reportedly leading a more private life in Texas away from the high-octane world of modelling.
Arrest and Release Details
Banuelos, a professional horse trainer, was taken into custody at Parker County Jail in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was later released after posting a bond of $386. The arrest occurred shortly after the couple were seen enjoying a night out together, seemingly contradicting reports of a split.
Romantic Evening Captured on Video
Footage obtained by TMZ shows Hadid and Banuelos clinging affectionately to one another while dancing at a honky-tonk bar on Friday night. Witnesses observed him twirling her multiple times and nuzzling her neck during their approximately hour-and-a-half visit. The pair were reportedly seen kissing, holding hands, and behaving very much like a couple throughout the evening.
According to sources familiar with the evening, the couple left after having only one or two drinks and took a takeaway food order with them when they exited the nightspot. This suggests their evening was relatively low-key despite the romantic display.
Breakup Rumours and Contradictory Evidence
In the days leading up to the evening out and subsequent arrest, multiple sources claimed that Hadid and Banuelos had parted ways. Entertainment Tonight reported that an insider described Hadid as finding the development "acutely difficult" and that she was "still processing it." The source added that the pair had been "very close" and that Hadid had been leaning into her work and surrounding herself with close friends to distract herself from the supposed split.
Despite these reports, several pieces of evidence contradict the breakup narrative. The couple were still following each other on Instagram at the time of the incident, and the newly emerged footage shows them behaving intimately just hours before Banuelos' arrest. The Daily Mail has contacted Hadid's representatives for comment on the situation.
Relationship Timeline and Background
Hadid and Banuelos first sparked dating rumours in October 2023 when they were spotted together in Texas. At the time, Hadid was frequently seen attending rodeo events and spending extended periods in the state. By February 2024, the relationship had gone public on social media, with Hadid sharing affectionate snapshots of the pair wearing matching cowboy hats.
Throughout their time together, Hadid spoke openly about how grounding the relationship felt, particularly as she took some time out of the spotlight. In April 2024, she announced she would be taking a step back from modelling after moving to Texas with her "partner." She told Allure magazine that for the first time, she was not "putting on a fake face" and was genuinely happy.
Personal Aspirations and Future Plans
In a May 2025 interview with British Vogue, Hadid spoke fondly of Banuelos, revealing that he was working hard to "hopefully build a home and a family one day." She previously credited her life in Texas with bringing her a sense of peace and stability amid her long-term battle with chronic Lyme disease.
Hadid has been candid about her desire to become a mother, telling British Vogue: "Family is on my mind. I can't wait to be a mom. I think that I'm somebody for a lot of people, but in the real intimate way of being the person that somebody can count on consistently, that will change my life for me."
Banuelos' Perspective and Accomplishments
Banuelos is an accomplished cowboy who was voted into the NCHA Riders Hall of Fame at age 28, making him the youngest ever to be inducted. He has spoken warmly about his relationship with Hadid in previous interviews, joking to W Magazine in 2024 that "if it wasn't for horses" he would "have never met the love" of his life.
He described Hadid as "very natural" with horses and animals generally, adding: "Her lifestyle is a lot of fashion and it looks glamorous and this and that, but at heart, she's a cowgirl." Banuelos also confirmed that Hadid had moved into his fifth wheel trainer RV during their relationship, which he saw as evidence of her simplicity and lack of concern for material possessions.
Meeting and Initial Attraction
Hadid revealed to British Vogue that they met while she was visiting her mother Yolanda Hadid. She said Banuelos was completely unaware of her fame at the time and described him as a "breath of fresh air." Recalling their first meeting, she said: "I just saw him and I was like that's the... I always wanted the cowboy. And he's pretty gorgeous, let me tell you something."
Banuelos echoed this sentiment, telling W Magazine: "I was just a lucky guy that said hi. I didn't really know who I was saying hi to. I just knew, she's gorgeous. And if I would've known, I probably would've stuttered my way right out it."
Neither Hadid nor Banuelos has publicly addressed the recent breakup rumours or the arrest. The contradictory evidence - from the intimate dancing footage to their continued social media connections - leaves the true status of their relationship unclear as events continue to unfold.
