Sofia Richie’s Relationship With Jaden Smith Explained After PDA Pics

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Sofia Richie shows off her incredible beach body in a new campaign for Frankies Bikinis. The 20-year-old model, girlfriend of Scott Disick and daughter of singer Lionel Richie, struts her stuff as she plays the role of California girl in a series of sexy two-pieces. The Frankies Bikinis x Sofia Richie collection launches on July 8, 2019, and the collection consists of 10 swimwear pieces available in pink and blue tie-dye prints, ranging in price from $85 — $100USD. Francesca Aiello, Founder and Creative Director of Frankies Bikinis explained: ‘When dreaming up the perfect “it” girl to collaborate with, Sofia instantly came to mind — she exudes such confidence and femininity. ‘Working with Sofia on this collection and then bringing it to life in our campaign shoot was a breeze. Our personal style and taste link up perfectly and I think that had something to do with the fact that we both grew up living the typical California girl lifestyle.’. 02 Jul 2019 Pictured: Sofia Richie models the new Frankies Bikinis x Sofia Richie collection, which launches on 8 July, 2019. Photo credit: Frankies Bikinis/ MEGA TheMegaAgency.com +1 888 505 6342 (Mega Agency TagID: MEGA457583_007.jpg) [Photo via Mega Agency] — Image Credit: MEGA

Sofia Richie and Jaden Smith have the rumor mill working overtime following a flirty day at the beach over Labor Day weekend. The model and rapper, both 22, were photographed holding hands and laughing together in the ocean in Los Angeles, CA, among other flirty moments that day. But, HollywoodLife has learned that their fun in the sun was totally platonic.

“Sofia and Jaden have known each other for years, so it’s no surprise to see them hanging out,” a source close to the young stars told HollywoodLife, exclusively. “There’s a big group of them that all grew up together, and they’ve been hanging out for years,” the insider said, naming Kendall and Kylie [Jenner] as being part of their circle of friends. “They’re all really close and their parents all know each other very well, too.”

Despite being close friends, romance rumors in Hollywood don’t sleep. But, Sofia and Jaden aren’t fazed by the gossip. “They love to laugh off these kinds of rumors, especially Sofia,” the insider noted, adding that the model “loves to do these kinds of things when the paparazzi are around, so she probably played it up for that.”

Right now, Sofia is focused on work and spending time with her loved ones. “She’s still dealing with her breakup from Scott [Disick], and she’s just looking to have fun right now,” the source said, explaining, “Sofia’s family and friends have convinced her that [the split] is for the best and that she should be young and not settle down so much — and it seems to have gotten through to her.”

Sofia Richie, Jaden Smith & friends in Malibu — Sofia Richie hides under a blanket while arriving with Jaden Smith at a friend’s house in Malibu on September 6, 2020. (Photo credit: BACKGRID)

After Sofia and Jaden’s beach day with friends, the group hit up Nobu Malibu for dinner, before heading to a nearby party. Sofia was later photographed hiding behind a yellow and white towel upon arrival to a friend’s house in Malibu, while Jaden was in the background (pictured above).

“Of course they’ll be out spotted again,” the source said, emphasizing Sofia and Jaden’s close friendship. As for what the future holds? — “Never say never about them dating because who can predict what could happen, but not right now.”

In 2012, Sofia and Jaden had a brief romance. Currently, the model is newly single after her split from longterm boyfriend, Scott Disick earlier this year. The pair, who dated for three years, broke up sometime around May after the Talentless founder checked himself into rehab for emotional issues. Sofia and Scott reunited in July, but ultimately called it quits for a second time.