Cara Delevingne Shares Intimate Instagram Snaps with Girlfriend Minke
Supermodel Cara Delevingne captured attention on Tuesday by posting a collection of intimate and romantic photographs to her Instagram account. The 33-year-old fashion icon displayed her natural beauty in a makeup-free selfie taken in bed, where she was accompanied by her adorable pet cat. In a playful and cheeky follow-up image, Delevingne shared a photo featuring her girlfriend, singer Minke, who appeared naked in the background. A 'smirking face' emoji was strategically placed to maintain decency in the snapshot.
Musical Moments and Romantic Captions
The series continued with additional photographs that highlighted the couple's shared musical talents. One image showed Minke playing the guitar while another captured Delevingne at the piano, with her cat once again making a charming appearance. Alongside these personal glimpses into their life together, Delevingne penned a heartfelt caption that simply read: 'What love is like.' This social media display follows the couple's recent public appearance at the GLAAD Awards earlier this month, where they put on a cozy and affectionate display for photographers and attendees.
GLAAD Awards Appearance and Fashion Statements
Delevingne led the celebrity contingent at this year's GLAAD Media Awards, which were held at the prestigious Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The model made a striking fashion statement in a black hooded dress, with her hair slicked back except for one strategically styled curl that added an edgy touch to her look. Photographs from inside the event captured tender moments between Delevingne and her girlfriend Minke, whose real name is Leah Mason. The couple embraced warmly for pictures, with Minke showcasing her slim physique in a tailored black suit. Observers noted that the loved-up pair appeared genuinely happy as they gazed into each other's eyes before taking their seats for the ceremony proceedings.
Mental Health Advocacy and Personal Reflections
In a recent interview with Variety, Delevingne revealed an unusual method she employs to lift her spirits during difficult days. The star explained that she scrolls through GoFundMe fundraising pages when experiencing a 's**tty day,' finding solace in seeing 'an actual dent that you can make to help someone.' This practice aligns with her ongoing efforts to reduce social media usage, particularly Instagram, which she described as having an algorithm 'not meant for good things.' Despite recognizing the platform's negative aspects, Delevingne admitted she hasn't yet reached the point of deleting the app from her phone, acknowledging ongoing struggles with self-control regarding social media habits.
Opening Up About Past Struggles
Delevingne has been increasingly vocal about her mental health journey, particularly regarding her teenage years. During an appearance on This Morning, she bravely discussed periods of depression when she 'had moments when she didn't want to carry on.' The model likened adolescence to feeling like being 'on a rollercoaster to hell,' though she emphasized that she's 'not in hell now.' She reflected on the lasting impact of traumatic experiences, stating: 'The things that stick with all of us the most are the darker times, the more traumatic times. Those are some of the points I remember the most.'
Delevingne described struggling with emotional communication during her youth, feeling ashamed of her depression despite her privileged upbringing and excellent education. She highlighted the additional burden of guilt, explaining: 'I had depression and I had moments when I didn't want to carry on. And then the guilt of feeling that way and not being able to tell anyone because I shouldn't feel that way and I shouldn't feel bad. It's the guilt.' The model expressed hope that her openness might help teenagers facing similar challenges, aiming to serve as 'someone who has been through it and come out the other side' rather than necessarily a traditional role model.
In her recent interview, Delevingne elaborated further on these difficult experiences, recalling how she 'hated' herself so profoundly during depressive episodes that she 'didn't want to be alive anymore.' She described becoming skilled at disassociating from emotions while constantly second-guessing herself. Looking back with perspective, she expressed compassion for her younger self: 'I wish I could have given myself a hug. I wish I'd known that I was still in there somewhere, that I wasn't my own worst enemy, that I wasn't trapped.' Her message emphasizes resilience, suggesting that 'if you can hold on for dear life' through the turbulent teenage years, recovery and healing are possible.
