Lewis Hamilton Is the Toast of Hollywood — and So Much More Than Just a Kardashian Pet
It’s Hamilton, Lewis Hamilton. (Photo: Getty Images)
Lewis Hamilton is no newcomer. The 31-year-old British speedster is a superstar in his industry, capturing three Formula One world championships, the most recent in 2015. Lately though it feels like he’s everywhere — from Academy Awards viewing parties to Paris Fashion Week — or maybe it’s just that he’s been embraced by the Kardashians and, as you know, there’s no way to avoid anything they’re connected to.
But Lewis is more than a F.O.K. (Friend of Kardashian). He’s more than the guy Hailey Baldwin cozied up with to tick off Bieber at the Elton John Oscar viewing party. He’s more than a wearer of satin coats (!) and fur. Here’s what you need to know about Hollywood’s “It” boy…
He was a Pussycat Dolls megafan. Nicole Scherzinger was his plus-one on and off from 2007 until February 2015.
With singer Nicole Scherzinger. (Photo: Getty Images)
These days though, he’s linked to… everyone. It was Rihanna at the Crop Over Festival in Barbados last May, followed by Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and Hailey Baldwin. After an eight-year relationship, he’s clearly having fun not being tied down.
Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and the gang rooted for him at a race last May. (Photo: Instagram)
He’s Kris Jenner approved! He’s totally team Kardashian. He’s been linked to Kendall, took in a fashion show with Kylie Jenner and Tyga, and had dinner with Kimye. We’d think that a move to Calabasas, Calif., was next, but Lewis —who pulled in $39 million last year, according to Forbes — only likes to live in places where there are no personal income taxes. That’s why he calls Monaco home.
With Kendall and Kris earlier this month during Paris Fashion Week. (Photo: Instagram)
Designers love him. And he loves playing dress up.
Let’s call his taste eclectic. (Photos: Getty Images)
This lady? She doesn’t love him. He soaked her after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of China last year. He didn’t win new fans for that move.
She was not as excited as he was over his big win. And can you blame her? (Photo: Getty Images)
He has two dogs that he dotes on. Roscoe and Coco go everywhere with him. They also have their own Instagram: @roscoelovescoco.
Roscoe loves Coco, but Lewis loves Roscoe and Coco. (Photo: Splash News)
An obsession with social media. He’s always InstaTwitFacebooking everything he does — sometimes under not especially safe circumstances.
We hope the selfie came out well because he risked breaking an ankle to get it. (Photo: Splash News)
A deal with L’Oréal. That’s why Lewis, who was recently named the male face of the brand, was schmoozing with Eva Longoria at the Red Obsession Party during Paris Fashion Week on March 8.
They’re fancy. They’re models. (Photo: Getty Images)
Some tats. He’s trying to catch up to another famous British sports star. He has a way to go.
He’s a sleeve behind Becks. (Photo: Getty Images)
A flashy red private plane. That Kris and Kim have flown on. He’s crazy about it. “Damn I love this plane,” he posted on Instagram with the hashtags #redjet #megajet #boss #blessed.
Kris and Kim have christened his jet. (Photo: Instagram)
And an undying need for speed.
Catch him if you can. (Photo: Getty Images)
