We hate to break it to you, but Kate Cassidy is living out the dream that many of us had when we were younger: that we would one day marry a member of One Direction. Well, Kate, a model and influencer, has stayed true to her ten-year-old taste and is currently dating her childhood celeb crush Liam Payne.
In a TikTok video she jokingly admitted, ‘I am the best manifester, and I’m going to show you why. I drew this when I was 10 years old. It’s a popsicle stick, I don’t know why, of Liam.’ And now they’re dating!
And they’ve been dating for a while, so as Liam’s name hits headlines for his previous relationship with Maya Henry (she has recently published a novel which she says is inspired by her relationship with the pop singer. The male protagonist in the novel, Looking Forward, who is a member of a successful British boy band, is portrayed as an objectionable character to put it lightly.)
Here’s everything you need to know about Liam Payne’s current girlfriend, Kate Cassidy.
Who is Kate Cassidy?
Not to be confused with actress Katie Cassidy – known for Gossip Girl and Arrow – Kate Cassidy is a New Jersey-born influencer and model who has partnered with brands like Elf Cosmetics.
How old is Kate Cassidy?
Born 25 March 1999, Kate is 25 years old – five and a half years younger than Liam. She’s therefore an Aries meaning she’s fiery, determined and stubborn.
Where did Kate Cassidy go to school?
In the spring of 2021, Kate graduated from Coastal Carolina University where she had studied for four years. She was a member of the Phi Sigma Sigma sorority.
How long have Kate Cassidy and Liam Payne been dating?
Kate and Liam were first linked in October 2022 when they were spotted attending a Halloween party – iconically dressed as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee – together. The pair eventually made their red carpet debut in December 2022 at the British Fashion Awards in London.
Naturally being with a One Direction member has meant that Kate has received her fair share of trolling from Liam’s fans, but the star has been quick to defend his girlfriend. Responding to a fan who claimed that Kate was only with him for his money he took to Instagram to write, ‘Gotta say you could tell me anything and I couldn't be turned. I've never felt a love like I do for Katelyn. We make each other better people.
‘If it was just for the money I'd give her all of it. It's not though (please remember I'm hella sexy) and I know I'm fun and a loveable person. And I don't give a f*** to say that for the first time in my life I'm happy to be me and that's priceless.’
And that’s not the only controversy that the couple have faced.
In August, Kate and Liam’s relationship hit headlines when the One Direction singer quipped, ‘nice and covered up … for once’ in one of Kate’s Outfit Of The Day TikTok videos. Although Kate laughed off the comments in the moment, Liam’s ex-girlfriend Maya Henry – who dated Liam from 2018- 2022 was quick to call out his sexist behaviour. She also claimed that wasn’t the worst thing that she’s heard come out of Liam’s mouth.
What is Kate Cassidy’s Instagram?
You can join Kate’s 80k followers on Instagram @kateecass
Daisy Hall is a News and Entertainment writer on Grazia, specialising in TV and film meaning that you can count on Daisy for the latest (and best) recommendations.