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Leah Williamson and Elle Smith Share Ballon d'Or Moments After England Captain Finishes Seventh

Social-media photos fueled public interest in the couple during Williamson’s brief injury layoff.

Overview

  • Williamson and Miss USA 2021 Elle Smith posted behind-the-scenes photos from the Paris ceremony, including images of them holding hands and traveling by coach.
  • Fans flooded the posts with praise, with comparisons to “Posh and Becks,” while stylist Carlotta Constant called them “the most gorgeous couple ever.”
  • Williamson placed seventh in the women’s Ballon d’Or, joining four Lionesses in the top ten, as Aitana Bonmatí won the award and Arsenal were named Women’s Club of the Year.
  • The Arsenal and England captain has been sidelined after swelling in her right knee and underwent a clean-out procedure, with club updates indicating a return within weeks.
  • Williamson and Smith have been romantically linked since 2024, previously appearing together on social media after Arsenal’s Champions League triumph, while Smith works as a journalist.