Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik are no strangers to the media spotlight, and recent rumors of a romantic relationship between the two have once again sparked the curiosity of fans and the press alike. While neither of the singers has confirmed or denied the rumors, there have been several instances that suggest that there may be more to their relationship than just friendship.
According to a source that spoke to PEOPLE, “Selena and Zayn were seen having dinner together in Manhattan, and although they were with a group of friends, it seemed like they were more than just friends.”
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While the sighting of the two singers together was enough to get fans excited, it wasn’t the first time that rumors of a romantic relationship between Selena and Zayn had surfaced. Back in 2015, the two were spotted together at the American Music Awards, and there were reports that they had exchanged phone numbers. However, nothing ever came of the rumors, and both Selena and Zayn went on to date other people.
zayn malik and selena gomez are DATING. this is a good day after all pic.twitter.com/6DJb25PGBa
— fran (@SELSREP) March 24, 2023
Selena Gomez and Zayn Malik both have rich histories in the music industry, and their paths have crossed several times over the years. Selena got her start in the entertainment industry as a child actor, appearing in shows like Barney & Friends and Wizards of Waverly Place. In 2009, she released her debut album, and since then, she has become one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
Zayn Malik, on the other hand, rose to fame as a member of the boy band One Direction. After leaving the group in 2015, he embarked on a solo career, releasing several successful albums and singles. Like Selena, Zayn has a massive following on social media, and his fans have been known to speculate about his dating life.
In addition to the recent sighting of the two together in New York, fans have pointed to their social media activity as proof that they are romantically involved.
For example, in January 2021, Selena released a music video for her song “Baila Conmigo,” which features Rauw Alejandro. In the video, Selena and Rauw dance together in a dimly lit room, and fans have speculated that the sensual nature of the video suggests that the song is about a romantic relationship. However, when Selena shared a clip from the video on her Instagram page, Zayn was one of the first people to comment, writing “congrats” with a heart emoji.
In addition to Zayn’s comment on Selena’s Instagram post, there have been several other instances of the two interacting on social media. For example, in 2016, Selena liked a photo that Zayn posted on his Instagram page, and in 2020, Zayn followed Selena on Twitter, causing fans to speculate that there may be something more than just a casual friendship between the two.
Selena Gomez speaks out against the hate Hailey Bieber has been receiving:
“Hailey Bieber reached out to me and let me know that she has been receiving death threats and such hateful negativity. (…) I’ve always advocated for kindness and really want this all to stop. ❤️” pic.twitter.com/nNWA2ivqE0
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 24, 2023
However, it’s worth noting that social media activity alone isn’t enough to confirm a romantic relationship between Selena and Zayn. Both singers have massive followings, and it’s not uncommon for them to interact with other celebrities on social media. Additionally, it’s possible that they are just friends and are supporting each other’s careers.