10 Celebrity Relationships That May Have Been Orchestrated for the Sake of Publicity (4 of 6)

6. Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes for Señorita

Camilla Cabello and Shawn Mendes were reportedly in an on-again/off-again relationship between 2019 and 2021, although most fans have always been skeptical. Within weeks of their hit single “Señorita,” paparazzi photos suddenly emerged of the two holding hands, kissing in cafes, and showing public displays of affection in the ocean. But simply put, it felt too much like a PR stunt.

7. Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper for A Star Is Born

Rumors that Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper were an item gained traction after their intimate performance of “Shallow,” the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2018 flick A Star is Born, at that year’s Oscars. However, their publicists denied this, stating that while they certainly shared an “instant connection,” they were nothing more than platonic friends.