See Niall Horan’s Relationship History—Meet the One Direction Star’s Girlfriend & His Past Loves

Amelia Woolley (2020 – Now)

Niall Horan has been dating his girlfriend, Amelia Woolley, for four years. The couple first sparked dating rumors in 2020 when Woolley shared a photograph of the singer on her Instagram page in July 2020.

The lovebirds made their first public appearance together in September 2021 at the singer’s Horan & Rose Gala at The Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire. In a now-deleted post, Woolley shared a photo of the two posing on her Instagram page with a brown heart and wilting rose emojis in the caption.

The couple have largely kept their relationship out of the public eye. However, sometimes, Niall shares a glimpse into their relationship in his songs. The former One Direction star said his girlfriend influenced tracks from his album The Show.

“Yeah, 100%. I’m in a relationship, so I think that comes with [it],” he revealed to ET Canada (per People) when the interviewer suggested that there were a lot of relationship tracks on the record. He continued, “Usually it’s the love songs are heartbreak songs, so it’s nice to be able to write better, you know, more happier stuff.”

According to her LinkedIn page, Woolley studied fashion business at Istituto Marangoni and now works as an International Marketing & Sales Manager at Forest Road Brewing Company in London and Los Angeles. Previously, she worked for Budweiser Brewing Group and shoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood. She’s also held positions at Dior, Chloé, ASOS, and more.

While promoting The Show, Horan opened up to Bustle in February 2024 about why he keeps his relationship with Woolley super private. “If everyone knew everything, [my songwriting] wouldn’t be as candid, would it?” he explained. “There’d be all these theories, and I’m not in town for that. I’m here to write what’s on my brain, and love happens to be one of those things that’s flying around me.”

Hailee Steinfeld (2018)

Niall Horan and Hailee Steinfeld were rumored to be an item when they were seen singing and dancing at a Backstreet Boys show. At the time, a source told People that Steinfeld had recently split from her longtime boyfriend and wasn’t quite ready to start dating yet.

“She’s not actively pursuing anything,” the source said, adding, “Niall is really into her but she’s unsure if she wants to get into something new right away.”

A few months later, the two went public with their romance as they were photographed kissing in Los Angeles in August. Horan posted a tribute to his girlfriend’s birthday on Instagram. “Happy birthday to the loveliest person on the planet and one of my best friends @haileesteinfeld. Have no idea what the hell is going on in this photo. Love ya hails,” Horan wrote in 2017.

Unfortunately, after a year of dating, People confirmed that the two had called things off in December 2018.

Selena Gomez (Rumored in 2015)

Selena Gomez and Niall Horan were rumored to have dated briefly in 2015. E! News reported at the time that the pair were spotted kissing, hugging, and dancing at Jenna Dewan-Tatum’s 35th birthday party.

“Niall and Selena were seen kissing in the middle of the club, in front of everyone. [They] definitely seemed very close and like they were together,” an insider told US Weekly. “Niall got there first with his bodyguard, then the next thing I know, I looked over and Selena was there. They were very close together, talking and whispering.”

The pair continued to spark dating rumors after they enjoyed a date night at Santa Monica Pier near Los Angeles. Fans posted photos to Twitter that showed the singers enjoying their time at the theme park, including sitting on a rollercoaster together.

Unfortunately, Gomez eventually revealed that she was single. “I love him, I always have. He’s amazing,” Gomez said of Horan at the time.

Ellie Goulding (Rumored in 2013)

Niall Horan and Ellie Goulding were rumored to have briefly dated around 2013. Their relationship gained public attention after Ed Sheeran released his song “Don’t,” which the media speculated was about Goulding allegedly cheating on Sheeran with Horan.

Years later, Goulding opened up about her and Horan’s dating history and if they’re still friends. “[Niall and I are] still friends. We went on a few dates, and it was really fun. He’s a really, really lovely guy,” she told Seventeen (via E! Online) in 2016. “He’s got the biggest sense of humor, he’s very caring, and I see him as a genuine friend in the industry.”

Zoe Whelan (2013)

The Irish singer and model Zoe Whelan sparked romance rumors in March 2013 after he brought her as his date to his brother Greg’s wedding in Ireland, The Huffington Post UK reported. The couple reportedly ended their relationship a few months later.

Holly Scally (2010)

Niall Horan’s first public relationship was with Holly Scally. According to People, Horan was dating Scally in 2010 when he first entered The X Factor. The couple reportedly split a month after he joined the show.