Kim Kardashian, 7 Other Women Ronaldo Dated Before Proposing to Georgina

Cristiano Ronaldo’s love life has always been a topic of fascination, with the football icon linked to some of the world’s most famous women over the years. 

From reality TV royalty like Kim Kardashian to Hollywood socialites such as Paris Hilton, his romantic history has often made headlines.

Now, at 39, the Portuguese superstar has taken what might be the most important step of all proposing to Georgina Rodríguez, the Argentine-Spanish model who has been by his side for nearly a decade. Georgina shared the news with an Instagram post, showing off a dazzling diamond ring and writing: “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.”

The couple’s love story began in 2016, when Ronaldo walked into a Gucci store in Madrid where Georgina worked as a sales assistant. What started as a quiet connection eventually blossomed into a high-profile romance. 

They have since built a family together, raising two daughters, Alana (7) and Bella (2), alongside Ronaldo’s three other children, with Georgina embracing the role of stepmother.

While Georgina has been Ronaldo’s rock for the past nine years, his earlier years in the spotlight were marked by a string of relationships with actresses, models, and celebrities. Here are women he was linked to before settling down with Georgina.

Jordana Jardel

Ronaldo’s first known romance dates back to the early 2000s, when he was just starting his professional career. He was linked to Brazilian model Jordana Jardel, the sister of his Sporting Lisbon teammate Mário Jardel. They were spotted together at events in Portugal, but the relationship ended before his 2003 move to Manchester United.

Gemma Atkinson

In 2007, during his peak years at Manchester United, Ronaldo reportedly dated British actress and model Gemma Atkinson. The relationship was brief but caused a stir in the UK press. Despite the media attention, both moved on quickly.

Rita Pereira

The Portuguese press linked Ronaldo to popular actress Rita Pereira in 2006. Known for her roles in hit telenovelas, Pereira was already a household name in Portugal. Their reported fling was short-lived, with speculation that the rising intensity of Ronaldo’s fame played a role in their split.

Paris Hilton

Fresh from his move to Real Madrid in 2009, Ronaldo found himself making headlines in Los Angeles after being spotted with American socialite Paris Hilton. The pair were seen partying together, sparking rumours of a summer romance. It didn’t last more than a few weeks, but it remains one of Ronaldo’s most publicised celebrity links.

Kim Kardashian

In 2010, Ronaldo and Kim Kardashian were photographed together in Madrid, igniting rumours of a budding romance. Though neither confirmed the relationship, the dinner date became a hot topic in celebrity news. Kardashian has since gone on to build a billion-dollar empire in beauty and fashion, but the story of her brief connection to the football star still resurfaces from time to time.

Irina Shayk

Perhaps Ronaldo’s most famous relationship before Georgina was with Russian supermodel Irina Shayk. The pair met in 2010 and spent five years together, often appearing at red-carpet events, in magazine spreads, and on glamorous holidays. Their romance was highly publicised, and many believed it would end in marriage. However, they parted ways in 2015, with both describing the split as amicable.

Andressa Urach

In 2013, Brazilian model Andressa Urach claimed she had a brief fling with Ronaldo while he was still with Irina Shayk. Ronaldo never addressed the claims publicly, but Urach’s comments kept tabloids buzzing for weeks. The alleged relationship quickly faded from public discussion.

Bipasha Basu

Back in 2007, Ronaldo was photographed dancing closely with Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu at an event. The pictures sparked rumours of romance, but Basu denied any serious relationship, calling their meeting “a friendly moment at a party.” Still, the story drew attention in both Indian and international media.