Ellie Goulding's romance with Beau Minniear deepens after resurfaced nude photo
Singer and actor seen together in public as new relationship draws renewed attention after a July image resurfaced
Ellie Goulding’s romance with Beau Minniear has moved into public view after Minniear posted a racy image that appears to show the singer nude in bed. Goulding, 38, and Minniear, 28, stepped out together for the first time earlier this month during a London outing, signaling that the couple has progressed from whispers to a visible relationship. The image, which resurfaced from July, shows a woman who appears to be Goulding in bed and has reignited fan and media interest in the pair’s dating status.
New details about their pairing have circulated in tabloid reports, with The Sun saying Goulding and Minniear have been seeing each other since at least the summer and met earlier in the year. Fans had earlier picked up on a cryptic TikTok video Goulding posted in July that appeared to hint at a romance, featuring a man’s arm being stroked and captions suggesting something to take the edge off. The clip has since vanished from her account, but followers noted that the watch worn by the man in the video appeared to be the same model Minniear is seen wearing in other posts. The pair were also photographed at different times posting from the same Florence hotel before attending a boxing match together, which fans interpreted as a sign of a budding relationship. A source described Goulding and Minniear as sharing interests such as fitness and art and said they are enjoying each other’s company and are attracted to one another.
Goulding’s public life has long included high-profile relationships and family obligations. The star confirmed her split from her estranged husband Caspar Jopling in February 2024 after reports they had been living apart for several months. The couple, who wed in 2019, share a son together, and friends described their divorce as amicable despite the personal changes. Goulding has also previously dated Armando Perez, a surfing instructor, with reports noting that they began spending time together in late 2023 after Goulding had separated from Jopling. Those reports described Perez as a supportive figure during a period Goulding was navigating personal transition and parenthood.
Representatives for Goulding did not respond to requests for comment, and Minniear has not issued a public statement regarding the posts or their relationship. The Sun’s account of the couple’s dating history relies on unnamed sources and reported social media activity, which has become a focal point for fans following Goulding’s personal life. As Goulding and Minniear continue to be seen together in London and in other public settings, observers say their relationship appears to be moving beyond casual dating, though details about how they define their partnership remain private. The ongoing coverage highlights the broad interest in Goulding’s life as a global pop figure balancing family, work, and personal relationships in the public eye.