Ashlyn Castro is an American model and social media personality who has been linked to England and Real Madrid footballer Jude Bellingham since early 2025.
The 28-year-old has built a following through her online content and modelling work, with her relationship with the footballer bringing her increased public attention.
Bellingham, 23, plays for Real Madrid and the England national team. The pair have largely kept their relationship private, with occasional appearances together attracting attention from fans.
Castro has been linked to Bellingham since early 2025.
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Who is Jude Bellingham?
Jude Bellingham is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Spanish club Real Madrid and the England national team.
Born in Stourbridge on June 29, 2003, he has established himself as one of the leading young talents in European football.
Bellingham plays as a midfielder for Spanish club Real Madrid
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Bellingham began his senior career at Birmingham City before joining German side Borussia Dortmund in 2020, where he developed a reputation for his technical ability, maturity and box-to-box style of play. He moved to Real Madrid in 2023.
At international level, Bellingham has represented England at major tournaments, including the 2026 World Cup and Euro 2024.
Who is Ashlyn Castro?
Ashlyn Castro is an American model, content creator and social media personality from California. Born on December 17, 1997, she shares fashion, beauty and lifestyle content online.
Castro is an American model, content creator and social media personality
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She has worked with brands and appeared in music videos, including DJ Khaled’s Popstar in 2020.
Castro had established an online presence before she was linked to Bellingham, although their reported relationship has brought her a wider audience.
How did Ashlyn Castro and Jude Bellingham meet?
Castro and Bellingham were first linked publicly in late 2024, after fans noticed interactions between them on Instagram.
The couple have generally kept details of their romance private
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In early 2025, Castro was photographed watching a Real Madrid match alongside members of Bellingham’s family, prompting further speculation about their relationship, according to Grazia.
Reports have suggested the pair may have met through the celebrity dating app Raya, but neither has publicly confirmed how they met.
The couple have generally kept details of their romance private, although they have been pictured together at public events and shared occasional glimpses of their relationship on social media.
Castro was born on December 17, 1997
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Who did Jude Bellingham date before Ashlyn Castro?
Bellingham was previously linked to Dutch model Laura Celia Valk in 2024.
Reports about the pair circulated in the media, although details of their relationship were not publicly confirmed by Bellingham.