Remember the era when music videos were the ultimate platform for celebrity connections? Well, let’s rewind to 2014, when Cody Simpson and Gigi Hadid took it to another level in the steamy “Surfboard” music video. I mean, who knew that couple chemistry could turn a simple project into a paparazzi magnet? Cody himself admitted he was a bit nervous about mixing his personal and public lives, saying, “Why not kind of mix the two?” But isn’t it fascinating how a few on-screen kisses can set off a whirlwind of attention and speculation? After their romance made headlines, Cody reflected on the challenges of high-profile relationships, stating he just wanted to keep things low-key and focus on his music. Ah, the eternal struggle—love, fame, and finding oneself amid flashing lights! Curious about their journey and how it all unfolded? You can LEARN MORE.
In 2014, she starred in his “Surfboard” music video. Cody told Us Weekly, “I try to keep my personal life and my public life separate, but I was like, ‘Why not kind of mix the two?’ It’s gonna be a kind of sexy video, so I want to get something that’s just, like, natural chemistry…We had a couple kisses on camera and stuff, and they honestly had to tell us to stop after they cut.”
After their breakup, he told DuJour, “I love my ex-girlfriend, I always will. It was an amicable, mutual decision, and we still talk every now and then, but the highly publicized thing made me uncomfortable. Going out to dinner and there being all this paparazzi and stuff…. as soon as we split I had the realization that I was straying away from who I was as a whole person. I want to keep it low key, and focus on my music.”