Cara Delevingne has appeared on the cover of Playboy magazine, baring all in a stunning photoshoot while opening up about her relationship with girlfriend Minke. The 33-year-old star, who is promoting her debut album, revealed that this is the first time she has “felt so seen” in a romantic partnership.
Relationship with Minke
Delevingne and Minke, a music artist, first met at school, but were not publicly linked until June 2022. Since then, they have been inseparable. In the interview, Delevingne described Minke as a “normie” who drinks occasionally, in contrast to Delevingne’s sobriety. “She’s the most incredible person I know. We’re best friends, obviously, lovers, and everything else, but I’ve never had a relationship like it and felt so close to someone and felt so seen,” she said.
Sobriety and Sex Life
Discussing her sobriety, the Della Vite co-founder explained that sober sex has been a transformative experience. “Sex sober after all of that is definitely difficult. It changes, but it's so much deeper and so much more emotional,” she said. Delevingne reflected on her past, noting that she used to seek validation through sex. “I used to put a higher value on sex and validation from people. I used to think, ‘Oh, I’m a pervert. I’m a really horny person.’ But I think [I was] seeking love and validation through sex. Sex is a language, too, and your own sexuality, what turns you on, is like a beautiful dance you play with yourself.”
Addiction and Recovery
Delevingne has been open about her battle with addiction, which began at age 14 when she first took drugs. She turned to ketamine and later took acid daily as a way of “escaping.” Music played a pivotal role in her recovery. “It saved my life. It’s no small thing. It’s not like talking about my eyebrows. It’s not for everyone, but I don’t know one person who has had a period of sobriety, whether it’s because a parent died or they needed to really process something, that [sobriety] hasn’t helped,” she told Playboy.
The Only Murders in the Building actress also shared that people now approach her to share their own stories of sobriety, highlighting the impact of her openness.
