Haley Khalil is putting an end to the whispers of intrigue. Following Austin Butler's public appearance in New York with a woman bearing a striking resemblance to her, the TikTok sensation, alias Haleyybaylee on the platform, has dispelled rumors of a romance with the "Elvis" star with a humorous clarification. "It's not me, but I wish it could be," Haley told TMZ on September 4, adding playfully, "Austin, my direct messages are wide open for you."
Speculations about a love connection began to swirl on September 1 when Austin was spotted dining with a mysterious woman on a sunlit balcony, the scene captured in a video that went viral on social media. While Haley and Austin's unnamed dining companion share a similarity in their flowing locks, the influencer sports fiery red hair, whereas the woman in question had a cascade of brunette waves.
However, this doesn't negate the possibility that Haley and Austin have crossed each other's paths before. Indeed, they both attended the New York premiere of his film "Caught Stealing" on August 26. At the event, Haley, who was previously married to NFL star Matt Kalil, posted a video of the 34-year-old actor walking past her on the red carpet, captioning her Instagram post with a lighthearted joke, "@austinbutler has no idea I even exist."
As for Austin, it was reported in January that he had ended his three-year relationship with model Kaia Gerber. Though he has remained tight-lipped about the breakup, Austin is known for keeping the details of his personal life under wraps. "I think to myself, 'If I don't see the picture, then it doesn't really exist for me,'" he shared with GQ in 2022, shortly after he and Kaia were spotted on a date. "I don't want to sound too negative, but there's hardly any job I despise more than paparazzi," he added. Expressing gratitude for the interview for "providing the space" to discuss his relationship, Austin concluded, "I don't think there's anything I want to share about that."
