Model and entrepreneur Emily Ratajkowski and her partner, Romain Gavras, recently made headlines for their overt displays of affection during a trip to Italy. The couple, aged 35 and 45 respectively, were photographed sharing a tender kiss as they strolled through the iconic streets of Rome.
During their leisurely outing, Ratajkowski was seen in a chic black minidress featuring a deep halter neckline. Her ensemble was completed with black sunglasses, a matching black purse, and white sneakers. Gavras opted for a more relaxed look, sporting white baggy jeans, a green button-up shirt, sunglasses, and a white baseball cap.
Additional images from their Italian holiday captured the pair in close proximity, with Gavras often seen with his arm around Ratajkowski’s waist as they walked.
The Couple's Journey and Public Appearances
The romance between Ratajkowski and Gavras first drew public attention in November 2025, when they were observed together in New York City. Reports from that time noted Gavras with his arm around the model and multiple instances of them kissing.
Their relationship became Instagram official in February 2026, when Ratajkowski included images of Gavras in a social media slideshow. One photograph depicted him in a close embrace with her at a restaurant. Following this, they were also seen together in Paris during Fashion Week, further solidifying their public status as a couple.
Fans quickly reacted to the social media reveal, with comments such as, “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ YES to finding love again,” and “We love love❤️❤️❤️❤️” appearing on her post.
Ratajkowski's Approach to Motherhood and Dating
Before her relationship with Gavras, Ratajkowski was married to Sebastian Bear-McClard, with whom she shares a five-year-old son, Sylvester, affectionately known as “Sly.”
Reflecting on her experiences dating as a single mother, Ratajkowski previously shared her personal guidelines. She stated,
“I had rules: Never miss bedtime and basically no sleepovers. These were natural and easy to abide by. There was nowhere I’d rather be than when I woke up with my toddler, so no matter the number of martinis, I’d be fully dressed and out the door to relieve the sitter and be ready for my son’s 6 a.m. 'Maamaaaa!'”
Gavras's Background and Recent Family Travels
Romain Gavras, a French filmmaker, has also been linked to other prominent figures in the entertainment industry. He previously dated pop singers Dua Lipa in 2023 and Rita Ora in 2020. Both artists have since moved on, with Lipa now married to actor Callum Turner, and Ora having wed director and actor Taika Waititi in 2022.
More recently, Gavras accompanied Ratajkowski and her son on a trip to Mallorca, Spain. The model shared several moments from their vacation, including pictures of her son enjoying the beach and a tender photograph of her and Gavras sharing a kiss.
