Glen Powell Breaks Silence on Gigi Paris Breakup, Hints at Disagreement Over Anyone But You Role

Glen Powell has finally spoken out, offering clarification on his separation from Gigi Paris, which occurred two years ago.

“My feelings for her will always be rooted in nothing but affection and admiration,” stated Powell, 36, discussing Paris, 33, in a GQ interview released on Tuesday, September 9.

Nevertheless, Powell indicated that he doesn’t entirely concur with Paris’s account of their breakup, especially regarding the role his work on Anyone But You with Sydney Sweeney played.

“Everyone will inevitably have their own version of events and perspectives,” he commented. “And she is entitled to hers.”

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He added, “Romantic connections are inherently challenging. When a couple parts ways, they each attend their separate gatherings and recount their individual stories.”

These uncommon remarks from Powell concerning Paris emerge three months subsequent to the model’s decision to address the speculation regarding the nature of their April 2023 separation.

“Essentially, I saw it as a professional obligation. I was presented with a dilemma. I could either act as if I endorsed the situation, leading to widespread speculation such as, ‘Are they romantically involved? Are they not? Does she approve? What is going on?'” Paris recounted during a June installment of the “Too Much” podcast, explaining her approach to rumors that Powell and Sweeney, 27, shared more than a professional bond after appearing affectionate during filming and promotional events.

She clarified her reasoning at that moment, stating, “Alternatively, I could assert my boundaries and declare, ‘No, I am unequivocally not comfortable with this, and I am leaving.’ That became my chosen course of action.”

Powell and Paris had a relationship spanning three years, separating prior to the completion of his filming for Anyone But You in Australia.

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Concurrently, Paris posted an enigmatic message on social media that alluded to her and Powell’s split, stating via Instagram, “Understand your value & move forward."

Although certain admirers believed Paris and Powell ended their relationship due to his rumored connection with Sweeney — who was then betrothed to Jonathan Davino, though that engagement has since concluded — Paris did not publicly comment on the gossip until June.

On the "Too Much" podcast, Paris articulated feeling “devastated” by the public unfolding of events, emphasizing her desire for “deference” from Powell.

“The unfortunate aspect was the manner in which it was managed. I felt as though I was simply thrown to the wolves,” she disclosed.

Paris asserted that Powell deliberately refrained from publicly refuting the inaccurate portrayal of a romance between himself and Sweeney, as it “benefited their public relations efforts.” (Powell subsequently stated on the Today show in 2023 that there was “no” romantic involvement with Sweeney, though he added, “We do care for each other.”)

In alignment with what she claimed was the film’s intended media strategy, Paris additionally alleged that Powell phoned her, saying, “The production team and I have decided that it would be preferable for you not to visit.” She recounted ending the call and, at that moment, concluding their relationship.

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Us Weekly had earlier indicated in March that “no romantic involvement existed between Glen and Sydney,” according to an insider who stated, “They are merely companions.”

Powell, for his contribution, chose not to elaborate on his and Paris’s relationship during his GQ interview, but he did recount guidance from Tom Cruise regarding the singular focus on his professional path.

“He essentially advised, ‘Listen, things are going to become exceedingly clamorous. Your responsibility is simply to lower the intensity. Always recall that you control that mechanism. You possess the capacity to amplify or diminish that commotion,’” Powell informed the publication on Tuesday. “And genuinely reducing the external clamor and relying on my intuition has proven incredibly beneficial.”