Los Angeles, June 10, 2025 — Gigi Paris, the ex-girlfriend of actor Glen Powell, recently shared her side of the story about their breakup and the rumors surrounding Powell’s relationship with his “Anyone But You” co-star Sydney Sweeney. The model spoke openly on the Too Much podcast with influencer Emma Klipstein, addressing the end of her three-year relationship with Powell, which PEOPLE confirmed ended in April 2023.
Paris explained that their relationship started to struggle about six months before the breakup. During this time, fans speculated online about a possible romance between Powell, now 36, and Sweeney, 27, who were filming the romantic comedy Anyone But You together. Paris didn’t name them directly but said the rumors made things tough. “I had two choices: pretend everything was fine and let people wonder, or stand up for myself and walk away,” she said. “I chose to walk away. It broke my heart.”
She expressed frustration about how the situation was handled, saying she just wanted respect after their long relationship. “Don’t make a fool of someone you’ve been with for three years,” she said. “I felt like I was left to deal with all the public drama alone.” Paris also wished Powell had publicly denied the cheating rumors. “All he needed to say was, ‘I’d never cheat on my girlfriend.’ But he didn’t,” she said.
Paris addressed claims that the chemistry between Powell and Sweeney was just for publicity. “If it was all for show to sell a movie, I hope it was worth it,” she said, adding, “I honestly hoped they’d end up together to make it mean something for me.”
During the Anyone But You promotional tour in April 2023, Powell and Sweeney played up their on-screen chemistry at events like CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Later, Sweeney told Variety, “It’s a rom-com. That’s what people want! Glen and I have fun together, and we respect each other.” She added that they didn’t care about the rumors.
Powell, in a December 2023 Insider interview, admitted the rumors made things harder for him because he was going through a “very real breakup” during the promotional tour. He said it was easier for Sweeney, who was in a happy relationship at the time with Jonathan Davino, though they later ended their engagement.
When asked if she ever got clarity on whether Powell cheated, Paris said, “I’ve heard different stories, but I don’t know what really happened. I just know it wasn’t handled the way I deserved.”
A source told PEOPLE in 2023 that Powell and Paris had faced challenges before, especially after Powell’s Top Gun: Maverick success. The long-distance filming, including Powell’s time in Australia for Anyone But You, strained their relationship. Paris denied distance was the main issue, saying a phone call from Powell changed everything. “He called and said the producers thought it was best I didn’t visit Australia,” she said. “That’s when I knew it was over.”
Despite the call, Paris flew to Australia to end things in person. “It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” she said. She also mentioned being kept away from the film set, which she found “bizarre.”
Powell and Paris started dating in early 2020 and went Instagram official in 2021. After their split, some fans pointed to Paris unfollowing Sweeney on Instagram as evidence of drama, but a source told PEOPLE it was because Sweeney never followed her back, not because of any affair.
Reflecting on recent rumors about Powell and Sweeney, especially after Sweeney’s breakup with Davino, Paris said, “I hope they’re happy if they’re meant to be. It’s not my business anymore. I just want to move on.”