American model and actress Emily Ratajkowski was photographed kissing her partner, French film director Romain Gavras, during a walk through New York.
The intimate street moment was captured by paparazzi as the couple strolled together in the city, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
During the outing, the 35-year-old model wore a tight-fitting black mini-dress with a deep neckline, paired with white sneakers. Gavras, 45, wore an embroidered khaki shirt, baggy white trousers, and a baseball cap.
The images were published by the Daily Mail, a major British national newspaper and digital news outlet headquartered in London. New York remains a central hub for fashion, media, and celebrity news where street photographers frequently track public appearances.
Romance and Career Background
Reports of a romance between Ratajkowski and Gavras first emerged in the autumn of 2025. The couple publicly confirmed their relationship in February 2026 by posting joint photographs together on social media.
Ratajkowski is a high-profile fashion model and actress who achieved global fame after starring in the 2014 psychological thriller film Gone Girl. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the fashion industry and released the best-selling essay collection My Body in 2021.
Gavras is a French screenwriter and director of Greek heritage. He is the son of Oscar-winning filmmaker Costa-Gavras and has directed acclaimed feature films, including the 2022 action drama Athena, alongside high-profile music videos for international music stars.
Past Relationships and Recent News
Before dating Ratajkowski, Gavras was in a high-profile relationship with British singer Dua Lipa. Lipa is a multi-Grammy Award winning English pop artist who achieved international stardom with hit songs including Levitating, Don't Start Now, and New Rules.
Ratajkowski was previously married to actor Sebastian Bear-McClard. In July 2026, it was reported that Ratajkowski had sold a book at auction about casual intimate relationships following her divorce from Bear-McClard.
Bear-McClard is an American film producer who co-founded the independent production company Elara Pictures and produced acclaimed feature films including Uncut Gems. Ratajkowski's book auction marked her latest venture writing about personal relationships and dating following her divorce.
