Inside their reconciliation and what’s next

The cowboy romance is not over. If the recent breakup between supermodel Bella Hadid and champion equestrian Adan Banuelos had you side-eyeing love in the Wild West, here’s the update: they are back together and actively working through their issues.

According to a February 6 report from Us Weekly, the split was short but necessary. A source shared that the pair have been “up and down since December,” yet Bella still cares deeply about Adan and wants to make it work. Which means this wasn’t a dramatic burn-it-all-down ending. It was a pause.

A Breakup That Didn’t Stick

Multiple outlets confirmed the couple broke up on January 26. Five days later, headlines shifted again when Adan was arrested for public intoxication in Texas. But here’s where the timeline gets interesting. Hours before his arrest, Bella and Adan were reportedly seen slow-dancing at a Texas bar, suggesting reconciliation was already in motion. Relationships are rarely linear. Especially when they’re split between rodeo arenas and fashion capitals.

Bella has spent significant time in Texas since dating Adan, immersing herself in the equestrian world. For someone who grew up riding horses competitively, this relationship wasn’t just romantic. It tapped into a deeply personal part of her identity. That connection does not evaporate overnight.

Why Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos Broke Up

The official reason? Busy schedules and long distances. Sources say tension began when Bella’s career ramped up again. She has been promoting her upcoming series “The Beauty” while expanding her fragrance brand Orebella. Campaigns, events, press appearances. That means Los Angeles and New York.

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Adan, meanwhile, is rooted in Texas. His career as a cutting horse champion is built around ranch life, training schedules, and competition circuits. One insider explained that he wanted Bella in Texas with him, while she felt ready to spread her wings professionally again.

There was also a deeper layer. Sources noted they had “differing opinions and values about life and their future,” the insider continued. “There was a lot that was putting strain on the relationship. Adan really wanted her to be in Texas with him, but Bella was ready to spread her wings again and take on more work in Los Angeles and New York.”

Working Through the Kinks

Now, they are reportedly “working on their relationship.” Adan has been described as a huge part of Bella’s Texas chapter. Letting go would mean more than ending a romance. It would mean stepping away from a community and lifestyle she has embraced.

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At the same time, Bella is in a pivotal moment professionally. After navigating health challenges and stepping back from modeling, she is expanding into television production and entrepreneurship. The tension between stability and expansion is something many couples face. 

What This Means for Bella Hadid’s Next Era

This reconciliation does not mean a fairy-tale reset. It suggests recalibration. Bella has consistently shown she values independence and creative control. Building Orebella and taking on scripted television marks a shift from model to multi-hyphenate. That evolution requires flexibility in any relationship.

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Adan’s world, on the other hand, is grounded in tradition and physical presence. Horse training is not remote work. Rodeo culture is deeply community-based. That contrast makes their dynamic compelling but complicated. If they can balance Texas ranch life with bi-coastal ambition, they will be rewriting the typical celebrity relationship script. If not, this chapter may serve as a meaningful but transitional season.

For now, the breakup was brief. The feelings remain strong. And they are choosing to try again. The next move will reveal whether this romance can ride long-term or if it was meant to be a formative detour in two very different but intersecting worlds.