Bella Hadid has fans doing a double take over two major changes: her new bleached-blonde hair and her rumored new relationship.
Following her split from cowboy boyfriend Adan Banuelos in January, the model recently shared photos from a Hockey Fights Cancer charity event at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, on November 7. The snapshots featured the 30-year-old getting cozy with her rumored new boyfriend, Nathan Lacy, sparking plenty of conversation online.
In the photos, Hadid appeared to have traded her signature brunette locks and more recent honey-blonde color for a much lighter, bleached-blonde look. However, she later revealed that the dramatic hair transformation wasn’t permanent. She also faced comments about her noticeably darker-looking complexion, with some social media users comparing her appearance to the so-called “MAGA spray tan” trend that has previously sparked discussion around other celebrities, including Carrie Underwood and Kai Trump.
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The photos showed Hadid and Lacy posing together at the event, with one particularly affectionate snapshot appearing to show him playfully taking a bite out of her chin.
Bella seemingly addressed the hair speculation shortly afterward, taking to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday to explain that the blonde look was actually a wig.
"Btw yes guys it was a wig from Spirit Halloween," she wrote. "I was too lazy to do my hair," she added alongside a laughing emoji. But while the Victoria's Secret model cleared up the mystery surrounding her hair, the reported relationship continued to generate controversy.
Hadid, who has been outspoken in her support for Palestine and has frequently used her platform to advocate for Palestinian rights, faced criticism from some fans after reports circulated about Lacy's family and social circle allegedly having conservative political ties.
According to The Cut, Hadid reportedly met Lacy through his sister, Rachael Lacy, an equestrian whom the model appears to have known for some time.
Online discussions have since focused on claims connecting the Lacy family and their social circle to conservative figures and supporters of Donald Trump.
However, those claims have not been independently verified, and there is no confirmed evidence directly linking Nathan himself to specific political movements or campaigns.
In the report cited by The Cut, a source told the Daily Mail that the "Lacy family is very well known locally, and has a reputation for being 'very Catholic, very conservative, and very red.'" Screenshots also circulated online that appeared to show Nathan's sister following Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, and official accounts associated with the president.
Fans React
The online discussion left some of Hadid's fans surprised, given her public political advocacy.
"Bella Hadid be like 'Free Palestine,' 'Abolish ICE' while hanging out with her MAGA besties," one person wrote.
"She just morphs into the man she with every single time," another commented.
"I don't wanna hear a peep from her about Palestine lmfao," a third person added.
Others focused on her new appearance, with one social media user writing, "Bella Hadid getting the bleached hair + tan MAGA combo to accompany her new MAGA boyfriend."
"Don't forget the orange tan too," another added. Someone else criticized the hair color, writing, "New 'MAGA blonde hair' lmao. That shade of blonde isn't flattering on her at all. She looks way better brunette."
Not everyone agreed with the backlash, however. Some fans argued that her hair color and dating life should not automatically be interpreted as political statements.
Others noted that wearing so-called "MAGA makeup" or blonde hair does not mean someone supports the MAGA movement or identifies as a Republican.
"Blonde hair means you're MAGA now??" one person questioned.
"It's her life. She can date who she wants," another wrote.
"I don't see any problem, good for her," a third person commented.
