Emma Watson Confirms Romance with Mexican Billionaire Gonzalo Hevia Baillères
Emma Watson has confirmed her relationship with Mexican businessman Gonzalo Hevia Baillères, following photos surfacing of the pair kissing in Mexico. The confirmation ends months of speculation about the Harry Potter star’s new romance.
A Blossoming Romance
Photographs published by Quién magazine on March 4, 2026, show Watson and Hevia Baillères sharing a kiss at a Mexican airport. This public display of affection follows earlier sightings of the couple dining in Mexico City and vacationing in Punta Mita, a luxury resort area on the Mexican Pacific coast, according to El País. The couple was first spotted together in December 2025 at the Courchevel ski resort in the French Alps.
Who is Gonzalo Hevia Baillères?
Gonzalo Hevia Baillères is a Mexican businessman from a prominent family. He is the founder and CEO of HBeyond, an investment firm with offices in the US and Mexico, as reported by El País. His family founded Grupo BAL, one of the largest conglomerates in Latin America, with interests in trade, insurance, agriculture, retail, and health. The Daily Mail reports the Baillères family is estimated to be one of the wealthiest in Mexico, with assets between $9 and $11 billion.
Hevia Baillères also founded Lok, a technology start-up, and is involved with tech delivery company Chazki and Coca-Cola Femsa.
Previous Relationships
Prior to her relationship with Hevia Baillères, Watson was reportedly linked to Kieran Brown, a classmate from Oxford University, in the summer of 2024, according to E! News. Hevia Baillères was previously rumored to be in a relationship with Mexican actress and singer Belinda Peregrín Schüll in 2022, though this was never confirmed.
Watson’s Discretion and Future with Hevia Baillères
Emma Watson is known for maintaining a private personal life. This public confirmation of her relationship with Hevia Baillères marks a departure from her usual discretion. As E! News notes, Watson previously expressed her disinterest in dating apps, stating in 2022, “Dating apps are not on the cards for me.” The future of this high-profile pairing remains to be seen, but the recent displays of affection suggest a serious connection.