It is no secret that English footballer Jude Bellingham is in a solid relationship with Ashlyn Castro ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The 28-year-old model and influencer connected with the 22-year-old Real Madrid midfielder online in late 2024, and the couple made their relationship public in 2025. They were initially photographed together at a match in early 2025, and Castro was also seen alongside Bellingham's parents while watching Real Madrid's 5-1 demolition of RB Salzburg.
Ashlyn Castro's Previous Relationships
The California-born model has previously been romantically connected to NBA player Terance Mann and Hollywood actor Michael B. Jordan. Despite her current relationship, speculation continues to circulate around Ashlyn, including gossip about her and fellow WAGs' previous romantic links. Ashlyn previously hit back at online critics, declaring: "I've had three boyfriends over the last eight years."
Social Media Presence and Vacation
The influencer commands a substantial social media presence, with 648,000 followers on Instagram alone. Last year, Castro and Bellingham enjoyed a break to Sardinia, Italy, where they relaxed on a superyacht. The model beamed with happiness, soaking up the sunshine in her bikini, while Bellingham wore a bucket hat and red-lens sunglasses.
Romance with Michael B. Jordan
She was romantically linked to Michael B. Jordan at the end of 2017. The duo were photographed looking intimate at a private event in Los Angeles, with pictures emerging online showing Castro seated on Jordan's lap. Reports disclosed they had celebrated New Year's Eve together, fuelling speculation that the relationship was becoming increasingly serious. Yet by late 2018, their romance had faded, and the pair went their separate ways.
Link to Terance Mann
After her separation from Jordan, Castro remained active on the celebrity dating scene. She was subsequently linked to Atlanta Hawks basketball player Terance Mann, and speculation on social media suggested she had been disloyal to Bellingham. The allegations triggered an online storm, but the NBA player swiftly dismissed the gossip, calling it "crazy" and insisting there had been no misconduct on her behalf. "Ashlyn is cool, people," Mann said. "I don't know why everybody is on her head about anything. She's cool. Me and Ash are cool." He emphasised that Castro had not been unfaithful and that people should "calm that narrative down."
Bellingham's Previous Romance
Bellingham, meanwhile, was romantically associated with Dutch model Laura Celia Valk in 2024. The speculation allegedly originated from a publicity stunt arranged by Manchester-based fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing, where Valk worked as a model.
A source told the Mirror, reflecting on Castro's influence: "What is certain is that Ashlyn knows how to navigate the limelight. With several years of experience in the world of A-listers, she understands how to maintain intrigue while keeping her private life private. Whether she becomes a permanent fixture in Jude's world or fades into the background remains to be seen. But for now, the only certainty is that wherever Ashlyn goes, attention follows."
