Who Is Glen Powell's Ex-Girlfriend Gigi Paris? All About the Model — Including What She's Said About Sydney Sweeney
Glen Powell and Gigi Paris dated for nearly four years before their split in 2023
Their breakup came amid speculation that Powell had become romantically involved with his Anyone But You costar Sydney Sweeney, which both Powell and Sweeney have denied
Paris addressed their breakup for the first time on the Too Much podcast in June 2025For the first time, Glen Powell's ex-girlfriend Jehane-Marie "Gigi" Paris is telling her side of the split — including what she thinks about those romance rumors with Sydney Sweeney.
Paris and her boyfriend of nearly four years broke up in early 2023 amid fan speculation that Powell and Sweeney, who costarred in Anyone But You, had become romantically involved while filming the rom-com.
But Powell told The New York Times in April 2024 that he and Sweeney just used the romance rumors to their advantage while promoting the film.
'The two things that you have to sell a rom-com are fun and chemistry," he said. "Sydney and I have a ton of fun together, and we have a ton of effortless chemistry. That's people wanting what's on the screen off the screen, and sometimes you just have to lean into it a bit — and it worked wonderfully."
In June 2025, Paris appeared on the Too Much podcast to address her breakup from Powell, sharing that she felt the actor was more concerned with selling a movie than protecting their relationship.
"I just wanted respect," she said. "Like, don't make an ass out of me. And at the end of the day, it was like, well, work comes first. And if that's the case, power to you, that's your priority. I gotta walk away. What sucked was how it was handled. I felt like I was just fed to the dogs."
So who is Glen Powell's ex-girlfriend? Here's everything to know about Gigi Paris.
Paris was born in Coconut Grove, a neighborhood in Miami.
She spent her younger years in the city but eventually moved to Los Angeles, where she lives "right beneath the infamous Hollywood sign," she explained in an interview with In the Face of Others.
Paris has worked as a model since she was discovered when she was just 14 years old. One of the first jobs she booked was with Seventeen magazine, which she says was a huge moment for her as a young model.
"I was 14 when I first started and I had never thought about modeling … like, it never occurred to me. When I first started, I booked Seventeen magazine, which was like 'Whoa!' For a little 14-year-old girl, I was so excited," Paris explained in a 2012 interview.
Since then, she's booked campaigns with brands like Revolve and Nordstrom, and even walked the runway during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in 2015.
While it's not known exactly when Paris and Powell began dating, they were first spotted together while vacationing in Punta Mita, Mexico, in January 2020, in photos obtained by the Daily Mail. At the time, the couple hadn't confirmed their relationship but were seen cozying up in the water and sharing a kiss on the beach.
Then, a month later, Paris was by Powell's side while he attended WCRF's "An Unforgettable Evening" event — although they didn't walk the carpet together.
Paris and Powell had been a rumored couple for over a year by the time they made things Instagram official in 2021. On Valentine's Day, they each shared photos from their adventures together along with sweet captions dedicated to one another.
"Here's to you 💖," Paris captioned her photo, while Powell wrote, "My Ride or Die. Happy Valentines Day, y'all!"
In November 2021, Powell and Paris stepped out on the red carpet together for the first time at the annual Guggenheim International Gala.
Just a few days later, the couple followed up with another red carpet event when they attended the New York Moves 2021 Power Women Gala.
Although Paris was born in the United States, both of her parents immigrated to the country when they were young. Her mother originally hails from France, while her father was born in Venezuela. The couple eventually met when they both attended the University of Miami. Paris says her diverse cultural background has shaped who she is as a person.
"I identify with many different cultures, so I don't really identify with anything in particular. I call myself a little 'mut' of sorts. I like to think, we as people, are all one," she told In the Face of Others.
Paris made her music video debut when she starred in Keith Urban's video for "Somewhere In My Car" in 2014.
In the video, the model shares some steamy scenes with her male costar as they make out inside of a car in the middle of a rainstorm.
In 2019, Paris traveled to Bali to train to become a yoga instructor. She spent 300 hours learning about the craft, and by the end of her stay, had earned her certification. The model now occasionally teaches yoga classes, both online and in person.
Paris later wrote about the trip on Instagram, saying, "This trip is hard to put into words, but to say the least, I went in without any idea of how much it would change my life."
She continued, "But I'm most thankful for the gift I came home with: the capability of teaching something that can benefit others. This practice has not only strengthened my body & mind but opened my heart to the unlimited. I strongly suggest to follow your dreams, no matter what they may be & know that the universe will always have your back!"
Paris owns her own clothing brand, Jijou Paris, which she launched in 2021. The company sells hand-dyed silk garments inspired by "natural raw beauty," per Instagram, including dresses, shirts and loungewear. Powell even once served as a model for the brand.
"Thank you to everyone who has helped make this possible. I can't even begin to describe how rewarding it is to see this come to life," Paris wrote following the brand's launch.
Paris has accompanied her movie star ex-boyfriend on many red carpets.
In January 2023, Paris and Powell attended the Golden Globes together. She stunned in a sheer gold gown, while her beau looked handsome in a black tuxedo.
After nearly four years together, Paris and Powell went their separate ways in early 2023. The model sparked breakup rumors in April 2023 when she unfollowed Powell on Instagram and shared a cryptic post.
"Know your worth & onto the next," Paris captioned a video of herself walking down the streets of New York City and smiling.
PEOPLE confirmed the rumors later that month, with a source exclusively sharing that they had broken up "several times" over the years.
"They had been on the rocks since Top Gun came out. Gigi was never happy with the long-distance filming," the source said. "When she came to Australia [where Powell was filming Anyone But You], they both decided to break up for good."
Fans speculated that a romantic relationship between Powell and Sweeney was to blame for the split, which Sweeney denied in August 2023 during an interview with Variety.
"It's a rom-com. That's what people want!" she said. "Glen and I don't really care. We have so much fun together, and we respect each other so much; he's such a hard worker, and I'm a hard worker."
The Euphoria star added: "They want it. It's fun to give it to 'em.'
Roughly seven months after calling it quits with Paris, Powell told Business Insider that it was challenging to promote a rom-com while going through a breakup.
"I was with someone that I really loved and cared about and was trying to kind of make sense of a lot of stuff," he shared. "It was a lot easier for Sydney to lean into something like that because she's in a very committed and wonderful relationship, and she's very happy. So it was a little harder for me."
Paris broke her silence about her breakup from Powell on the Too Much podcast in June 2025. The model expressed that, at the time, she felt she had two options: go along with Powell and Sweeney's alleged "PR scheme" to promote Anyone But You, or stand up for herself.
"I could either pretend like I was going along with everything and have everyone wonder, like, 'Are they hooking up? Are they not hooking up? Is she okay with this? What the f---?' Or stand up for myself and say, 'No, I'm actually not okay with this, and I'm walking away.' So that's what I decided to do ... I was shattered," she explained.
Paris went on to suggest that if Powell had publicly shut down the romance rumors between him and Sweeney, they might still be together.
" 'I would never cheat on my girlfriend. I wouldn't do that.' That's all that needed to be said. And that wasn't said ... never once," she continued. "And I honestly hoped that they'd end up together, because I was like, at least it would make it worth it for me, you know? I hope they are in love or whatnot."
Representatives for Powell and Sweeney did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
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