As Bella Hadid celebrates her 29th birthday on October 9, she bathes in a sea of love, her heart filled with warmth as she shares a heart-wrenching series of photos from her intimate birthday festivities on Instagram. Fans are treated to a glimpse into her low-key yet love-filled day, with each snap telling a story of gratitude and joy.
One snapshot stands out: her boyfriend, equestrian Adan Banuelos, beaming as he carries two red balloons in a softly blurred photo taken inside a bar. "Birthday week... Flying straight from this kind of Love into the VS show two years in a row... Makes me feel so grateful for my Texas family and loved ones... Thankful to God for these moments. You make me feel so loved, even when we're showing. Lucky, Girl... 29," Hadid captions her post.
The first photo in her carousel captures a quiet moment at a bar, where she sits alone, smiling at a small birthday cake topped with "29" candles. A party hat, a wrapped present, and a single red balloon complete the warm, intimate scene.
Hadid, who has been dating Banuelos since October 2023, includes several snaps that reflect her deep connection to her boyfriend's world. Many of her birthday pictures feature horses—from shots of competitions to peaceful ranch scenes watching them run freely.
One of the more intimate photos is taken from above, showing Hadid's hands—nails freshly painted red—resting beside a man's hand gently wrapped around her waist. Another serene picture shows two pairs of feet propped up by an outdoor fire pit, overlooking a river at sunset.
Hadid and Banuelos' love story began at a horse show after she relocated to Texas. In a June interview with British Vogue, she recalled the moment they met, saying, "I saw him walk in and it was like a gust of fresh air. So he basically came in, walked into the exhibit hall, where we do all of the show stuff. I was getting a cowboy hat fitted. I just saw him and I was like that's the... I always wanted the cowboy." She also shared that Banuelos didn't know who she was at the time—something she found refreshing. "For me, that was such a breath of fresh air," she told the magazine.
Earlier this year, Hadid opened up to Allure about her relationship, describing Banuelos as her "partner" and "an incredible older businessman" as she continues to take a step back from modeling. From the looks of her birthday post, Bella Hadid seems to be embracing a new chapter filled with love, peace, and gratitude—and she's savoring every moment of it.
