Hadid and rodeo star Adan Banuelos first sparked romance rumors in October 2023 before making their relationship public in February.
Adan Banuelos and Bella Hadid were not afraid to make themselves comfortable early.
At a recent appearance at Along for the ride PodcastThe 35-year-old cowboy revealed that Hadid moved into his trailer at the beginning of their romance.
“She was the fifth wheel on the wagon, and she enjoyed it,” enthused Banuelos. “It was crazy…”
“The trailer always felt small, and then you get someone you enjoy spending time with and the trailer becomes a damn mansion,” he joked, referring to trailers that can sometimes sleep up to 10 people.
The Texan native said it was important that the 27-year-old supermodel understood his rough and tumble lifestyle from the start before things got serious.
“It was cool because I really wanted that to be part of our relationship,” Banuelos said. “You know, you start to develop feelings for someone and you start to think things like, ‘Man, maybe this is the rest of my life,’ and you know that she’s such a simple person (and) that the material things aren’t important — or not the most important thing.”
Luckily for the rodeo star, Hadid adapted quickly — she even fit into Banuelos’ life in Texas pretty seamlessly, getting up “at 2:30 a.m.” during competitions to bring everyone breakfast and being his No. 1 cheerleader.
“To be so consistent, uplifting, positive and warm to everyone she meets and to help with horses and things like that is just incredible,” he added, gushing about his friend.
Although the couple lived in the trailer for a while, Banuelos revealed that Hadid recently bought her own home in Texas.
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“I’m working on building a house, (but) it’s going to take a little while, but she bought something that was a good investment for her,” he said, adding that the couple is working on setting up a residence later.
The interview was the first time Banuelos spoke so openly about his lover. The celebrated equestrian told host Andrea Fappani that he felt “lucky” and “blessed” to have Hadid in his life.
“Man, I can’t tell you how lucky I am,” he said. “I can’t tell you how lucky I am.”
Banuelos continued, “This young lady is one of the kindest, most kind-hearted, sweetest people I have ever met,” he continued. “I didn’t know God made her that way.”
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He commented on the supermodel’s good looks, adding that while she was undoubtedly gorgeous, her external beauty “didn’t even come close to comparing to her human nature.”
He also said that he believes she “deserves the best,” which is why he is working hard to get his affairs in order so he can “share that with her.”
“I’m so fucked, guys!” Banuelos joked, before calling Hadid his top “priority.”
The couple met nearly a year and a half ago at a horse show in Fort Worth, Texas, and first sparked rumors of a romance in October 2023 after they were spotted together in his home state.
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Banuelos explained that their shared love of horses and Hadid’s interest in cutting, a western riding competition, bonded them.
Hadid made their relationship public on Valentine’s Day, Banuelos made some appearances on Hadid’s Instagram since the romance got off to a rough start.
