Jude Bellingham, 23, is currently on a well-deserved break in Hawaii, sharing personal photos with his girlfriend Ashlyn Castro during his getaway. This follows his standout performance in the 2026 World Cup, where he scored seven goals, helping England secure third place and earning him the title of England's highest goalscorer in a single tournament.
Bellingham's success has fueled a phenomenon dubbed 'Jude-mania,' leading to a viral trend of lookalike contests. He has also leaned into his elevated public profile by sharing numerous shirtless photographs, often referred to as 'thirst traps,' on social media. One such image showed him on the beach playing a card game and enjoying snacks.
His relationship with American model Ashlyn Castro, 28, has also drawn attention. Castro has faced online criticism from some of Bellingham's fans, who have accused her of being a 'gold digger.' An industry insider commented that navigating the attention is difficult, drawing parallels to the experiences of girlfriends of other high-profile celebrities. Castro has publicly refuted these claims, calling them 'disrespectful' and untrue.
Castro was a visible supporter during the World Cup, attending many of Bellingham's games. There is speculation from a source that Bellingham may be considering proposing to Castro in the near future.
Despite his personal achievements, Bellingham's World Cup journey was not without controversy. Following England's semi-final loss to Argentina, he expressed strong dissatisfaction with several refereeing decisions. Footage released by FIFA shows Bellingham confronting referee Ismail Elfath, stating, "Some shocking ones there, but all the best." The match was marked by intense rivalry, with tensions escalating after Argentina's players brought up territorial claims over the Falkland Islands. The confrontation continued post-match, involving Argentina's Valentin Barco and Nicolas Otamendi. Bellingham also had a notable on-field exchange with Lionel Messi during the semi-final match.
Bellingham previously generated significant fan excitement in May by sharing similar shirtless photos from a holiday in Cannes. His younger brother, Jobe, also featured in recent social media posts, posing alongside him.
