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Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson Confirm Romance With Instagram Kissing Selfie

McDermott’s red heart emoji post follows an Instagram birthday greeting to his sister, drawing widespread fan congratulations.

Overview

  • The Aug. 4 selfie shows Tomlinson holding his phone at arm’s length while McDermott cups his face for a tender kiss under a simple red heart caption.
  • Followers flooded the post’s comments with heart emojis and congratulations shortly after it was shared.
  • Earlier on the same day, McDermott paid tribute to Tomlinson’s sister Lottie in an Instagram Story birthday greeting, signaling closer family ties.
  • Rumors of their relationship first surfaced with a March dinner date in Aldeburgh and grew through hand-holding paparazzi shots in Malibu and Glastonbury Festival photos.
  • Both stars have moved on from past high-profile relationships—McDermott split from Sam Thompson in December 2024 and Tomlinson ended his on-off partnership with Eleanor Calder in 2022.