Canadian model Linda Evangelista was one of the biggest names in modeling in the late 1980s and early '90s. She influenced many with her talent and glamor.

However, her personal life is not as smooth as her professional life. The diva faced several failed relationships including her divorce with former husband Gerald Marie in 1987.

And who could forget the controversy regarding the father of her son? However, despite all those problems is there someone special in her life? Is she dating? let us find out!!!!!   

The Current Relationship Status and the Past Affairs of Linda Evangelista

Linda married Gerald Marie, the head of the Elite modeling agency, Paris in the year 1987. In contrary, the couple allegedly separated in 1993 with a divorce.

Gerald Marie and Linda together in an event, Source: P Interest

Reportedly, Linda was in a relationship with several men afterward, including Bryan Adams, Anthony Kiedis, Kyle MacLachlan, Francois-Henri Pinault, and so on. 

Peter and Linda Outside the Hotel, Source: Zimbio

After series of failed affairs, Linda started dating billionaire-boyfriend Hard Rock founder Peter Morton. The couple was very open about their relationship and we actually thought they might end up getting married.

However, after dating for about seven years, because of the series of disagreement they broke up. She met Peter when she was pregnant with her son Augustin. 

Her pregnancy can be one of the reasons behind the breakup. The couple split in 2010 and a source addressed New York Post that,

'Peter is very settled in Malibu and loves LA, while Linda liked to spend time in Canada and with her friends in New York.'

Currently, we have not found any news relating her affairs. Either she is actually single or she is hiding her boyfriend from the media to avoid useless controversy.

Whatever may be the reason, the diva is not with anyone in the present context.  

Linda Evangelista; mother of a Son from Francis-Henri Pinault                 

Linda gave birth to a son in October 2006 and kept the rumors unanswered regarding the biological father of the kid. This time she finally filed a case claiming billionaire Frenchman Pinault father of her son. 

After a continuous appearance in court, the child support agreement was finalized on 1 August 2011. They settled their dispute out of the court with a conclusion.

Former couple Linda and Francois, Source: Getty Image

In addition, it was rumored that Ms. Evangelista asked him to pay $46,000 a month to cover all the costs including nannies, chauffeurs, and bodyguards. 

 

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According to some sources, Linda was in a relationship with Pinault for a very short time duration from September 2005 until January 2006 and in no time Linda got pregnant. 

Pinault was also dating his current wife Salma Hayek since 2004 and commenced his marital life in 2006. 

 

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A source told PEOPLE,

'In the filing, it says the child ‘was born out of wedlock to [petitioner] Linda Evangelista, 46, and that [Pinault] acknowledged [her] allegation. It says, ‘It is decided that Pinault is the father of [Evangelista’s son], Augustin James.'

"All that’s left is for a magistrate to go over the father’s filings and make a determination of support, which will last until the child is 21. [Pinault] is asking to be able to testify by phone."

Here is a short report on Linda fighting for support on HLN: 

Pinault has an attractive salary of $5.4 billion with a net worth of about $16-18 billion. Hence, the law enforced him to pay 17% of his earning to the child's support.

Moreover, Linda is single at present living a wonderful life with her son James.

Quick Facts About Linda Evangelista

  • Born on 10 May 1965 in St. Catharines, Ontario to Italian parents who later migrated to Canada.
  • Enrolled Denis Morris Catholic High School; also attended a self-improvement school at 12.
  • Started modeling as a teenager in her hometown and migrated to Japan to embrace her career.
  • Later came to New York in the year 1984 and worked with John Casablancas, one of the famous modeling agent.
  • As per the suggestion of her photographer Peter Lindbergh, she cut her hair very short in 1988. After the event, she was given a nickname 'The Linda'.
  • American actress Demi Moore imitated the same haircut in Ghost in 1990. 
  • Featured in more that 700 magazines cover.
  • Maintains a record of multiple appearances on the cover of Vogue Italia.
  • Was one of the most famous women across the globe in the 1980s and 1990s.
  • Retired from her career in 1998 with a sporadic appearance three years later.
  • Was voted "The Greatest Supermodel of All Time" by her fans in the TV show Fashion File in the year 2008.
  • Appeared on the cover of British Vogue in 1990 with Cindy Crawford and Tatjana Patitz.
  • Served as a judge on the Oprah Winfrey 's Show for an Elite model search competition; it was Leslie Bibb who won the competition.
  • Top model and artists including Victoria Beckham, Martha Stewart, Candice Swanepoel, and Rihanna take her as a role model.
  • Also worked in HIV/AIDS research and awareness programs with Mac AIDS Fund.
  • Was declared the World Fashion Icon by the Wome's World Awards in 2005.
  • Starred in some movies including Models: The Film, Unzipped, Catwalk, Mademoiselle C, and Mode Als Religion and some of the music videos like Freedom! '90 and Too Funky.
  • Has an estimated net worth of $18 million as of 2017.

Well, all in all, we wish her all the very best for her bright professional as well as personal life in future.

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