Elsie Hewitt first caught the eye of the fashion world in 2016, after being discovered on Instagram. Originally from London, she moved to Los Angeles in her teens – a shift that set the stage for her modeling and acting career in the United States. Now 28, Hewitt is best known as a model, but she’s also dipped her toes into acting and built a significant following as an influencer, with over a million Instagram fans keeping up with her life and work.
Her modeling credits include campaigns with well-known fashion brands, and she’s landed minor roles in television and independent films, gradually expanding her creative footprint. It hasn’t always been a smooth ride – over the years, Hewitt has faced her share of media attention and controversy, some of which she never sought out.
A recurring theme in Hewitt’s public life is her willingness to open up about topics like anxiety and mental health. She occasionally shares honest reflections with her followers, offering a glimpse into her challenges and coping strategies. For many, this candor is part of her appeal.
But it’s her personal life that has drawn the brightest, and sometimes harshest, spotlight. Back in 2017, Hewitt’s brief but highly publicized relationship with actor Ryan Phillippe ended contentiously, with legal issues making headlines before they were ultimately resolved privately. Suddenly, her name was everywhere, though not always for reasons she welcomed.
Since that turbulent period, Hewitt has largely pulled back from sharing details about her romantic life. While she’s been seen with a few people who sparked rumors in celebrity circles, she rarely – or never – comments publicly on her relationships. The speculation, especially from tabloids, often outpaces the reality; as far as is confirmed, her dating history is short and her preference for privacy strong.
- Ryan Phillippe (2017): Their brief relationship attracted intense media coverage, but both have moved on – and neither seems eager to revisit it.
- Unconfirmed relationships: Hewitt has alluded to past partners in a few interviews, but declines to name names or offer specifics, explaining, “I’ve learned that some things are better kept private.”
These days, Hewitt’s online presence is all about her work. Her Instagram feeds are filled with modeling shots, glimpses of travel, and moments from daily life, with little to no mention of romantic entanglements. Those who know her professionally often describe her as warm and easy to work with, but also someone who firmly keeps her private life separate from her career. As one photographer who’s collaborated with her put it, “Elsie’s great to work with – she’s serious about her craft, very focused, but doesn’t talk about her personal stuff. You just get the sense it’s off-limits.”
Tabloid gossip sometimes stirs up rumors about new relationships, but Hewitt’s approach has been to neither confirm nor deny, letting attention drift elsewhere while she keeps building her career at her own pace. For fans who are interested in what she’s actually up to – her newest photo shoots, travel adventures, or the occasional project update – her social media remains the best source.
Past Relationships
Pete Davidson
Jason Sudeikis
Benny Blanco
Ryan Phillippe
In a time when sharing everything has become the norm, Hewitt’s measured boundaries and refusal to play into endless speculation stand out – maybe that’s what her followers appreciate most about her. She’s forging her own path, focused on work, and keeping the rest of her story close to the vest.