’s personal life has long been as dazzling as his football career. Known for his charm and striking looks, the Portuguese superstar once had a reputation as a ladies’ man, frequently making headlines for his high-profile relationships.
During his meteoric rise in the world of football, Ronaldo was linked to several glamorous celebrities, including A-listers Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian, as well as supermodel Irina Shayk.
The football superstar is now settled down with his long-term partner Georgina Rodriguez, who he met in 2016 at a Gucci store in Madrid where she worked as a sales assistant.
The couple frequently shares glimpses of their family life, from lavish holidays aboard private yachts to their stunning home life in Saudi Arabia, where Ronaldo now plays for Al-Nassr. As the star celebrates his 40th birthday on Wednesday (February 5), let’s take a look at the dad-of-five’s famous A-list exes…
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Hollyoaks star Gemma Atkinson had a fling with the star (Image: Getty)
Gemma Atkinson
Back in 2007, Hollyoaks star and football legend Cristiano Ronaldo were the hottest topic in Manchester during their whirlwind four-month romance.
Spilling the tea nearly a decade later in 2016, Gemma revealed to Manchester radio station Key 103 how Ronaldo tried to charm her in a surprisingly low-key way. “Cristiano tried to woo me with tea and episodes of Only Fools And Horses. I don’t know if he’s into it now, but he seemed to enjoy it,” she said.
The pair’s dates were shockingly down-to-earth given Ronaldo’s A-list status, with Gemma admitting, “When we broke up, I was offered so much money to talk about it. And I didn’t want that.” She also confessed their romance didn’t last long, but she’s since found her happy-ever-after.
Gemma, 40, is now head over heels with pro . The loved-up pair, who met on the hit show in 2017, are engaged and proud parents to their daughter, Mia and son Thiago.
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The Portuguese superstar’s dating history included A-listers (Image: Getty)
Paris Hilton
Back in the summer of 2009, LA socialite was making headlines for her brief but headline-grabbing connection with football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. After splitting from her then-boyfriend Doug Reinhardt, Paris was spotted cozying up to the Real Madrid-bound athlete over two nights at some of Los Angeles’ hottest nightclubs.
Rumors swirled after the pair were photographed together. However, the hotel heiress downplayed any romantic ties to the soccer star at the time. “Cristiano and I are good friends. Very good friends. He’s a nice guy – and an incredible athlete. We’re getting to know each other, and I have to leave it at that,” she said.
Paris later revealed the real reason she ended things, making it clear she had no interest in becoming “just a WAG.” Speaking candidly, she explained, “I didn’t want to start dating Ronaldo because I’ve got no intention of ending up becoming some kind of footballer’s wife.”
The socialite also addressed the buzz comparing them to the iconic couple Posh and Becks, saying, “People were saying we were the new Posh and Becks – in fact, that’s what people said I was going around saying – but it’s not true. Posh and Becks are a beautiful and amazing couple, but I would not want to be just a footballer’s wife.”
Paris, who’s built her brand as an entrepreneur and media personality, concluded, “Some girls just become known for being a footballer’s girl. I wouldn’t ever want to be pigeonholed like that.”
LA socialite Paris Hilton was making headlines for her romance with the footy ace (Image: Getty)
The reality TV queen was linked to the star (Image: Getty)
Kim Kardashian
Long before and became the ultimate showbiz power couple, the reality TV queen was linked to none other than football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
In 2010, the pair sparked romance rumors when they were spotted spending time together during Kim’s three-day vacation in Madrid. According to reports, they were seen kissing and looking very cosy.
A source told The Sun at the time: “She and Ronaldo were kissing and very affectionate. They looked to be getting on really well, laughing the whole time.”
The connection reportedly began after Cristiano discovered Kim had attended one of his football matches in Spain.
While the two never confirmed their relationship, fans were quick to imagine what might have been if Kim and Cristiano had officially gotten together. “They’d have easily trumped Posh and Becks,” one insider speculated, drawing comparisons to another famous footballer-reality star couple.
The romance lasted five years (Image: Getty)
Irinia Shayk
Cristiano Ronaldo’s most high-profile romance was with Russian supermodel Irina Shayk, a relationship that lasted five years and began in 2010. The pair first met on the set of an Armani ad and quickly became one of the world’s most glamorous couples.
Their sizzling chemistry was undeniable, even gracing the cover of Vogue Spain in June 2014, where they posed nude together in a steamy photoshoot.
But by January 2015, their fairytale romance came to an end. In a statement to the Associated Press, Ronaldo confirmed the split, saying: “After dating for five years, my relationship with Irina Shayk has come to an end. We believed it would be best for both of us to take this step now. I wish Irina the greatest happiness.” Irina then dated heartthrob Bradley Cooper and had a daughter with him called Lea but the pair called it quits in 2019.