Famous rocker mocked for dating a much younger woman
Noel Gallagher is being slammed for joining the so-called ‘Leonardo DiCaprio club’ after the 58-year-old Oasis star was linked to a woman more than 30 years his junior after a night out in London.
RadarOnline.com can reveal that the Oasis songwriter and guitarist was photographed leaving The Hart gastropub in Marylebone, west London, with Nina Johnson, 28, as his band continues to enjoy renewed global attention following its hugely successful 2025 reunion tour.
In photos taken during the couple’s date night, Noel and Nina were seen smiling as they got into a waiting car after spending several hours together. Their romance sparked months after Gallagher revealed it divorced from ex-girlfriend Sally Mashwho runs a private members club.
Nina, originally from South West England, works as a Marketing Manager for Rhubarb Hospitality, an events company specializing in corporate functions, weddings and luxury events.
A source said: “Noel and Nina certainly didn’t act like two people trying to attract attention, but the chemistry between them was obvious to everyone around. They stayed tucked away in their own little world for most of the evening, chatting constantly, laughing together and seeming completely at ease with each other. Noel looked genuinely carefree and lighter than he has been in a long time, while Nina seemed completely at ease with him and was clearly enjoying every minute of the night.
“The reaction to the age difference has been intense online, with people immediately making comparisons to Leonardo DiCaprio, but in private neither of them are paying much attention to the criticism. Nina is very driven professionally and has built a successful career for herself, something Noel finds incredibly attractive and refreshing. He likes that she is confident, sociable and independent, rather than someone who relies on his fame.
“They have a lot of overlap in their lifestyles and the places they spend time, so it’s all developed very naturally. Over the past few weeks they’ve been almost inseparable when their schedules allowed, and people around Noel say he seems happier, more energetic and much more positive than he has been in a while.”
The relationship rumors sparked almost immediate comparisons on social media to 51-year-old Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio, who has often been scrutinized for dating younger women.
Some fans joked that Noel had become the latest male celebrity recruit for the ‘DiCaprio club’, while others defended the musician and dismissed criticism surrounding the 30-year age gap.
Noel has previously spoken publicly about his confidence in relationships. In 2024, he said, “I’ve punched above my weight several times in my life, and I think if you can make a girl laugh, the battle is more than won.”
The Britpop star married 60-year-old Meg Mathews in Las Vegas in 1997. The couple welcomed daughter Anais, now 26, in 2000 before later splitting.
Noel then began a relationship with Scottish publicist Sara MacDonald, 54, and the pair married in 2011 after almost a decade together.
They share two sons – Donovan, 18, and Sonny, 15 – before divorcing in 2023.
Friends said Noel met Nina through mutual acquaintances connected to London’s hospitality and entertainment scene.
The pair are believed to have been spending more and more time together as Oasis returned to dominating music headlines ahead of the group’s massive 2025 reunion tour.
Noel has remained one of Britain’s most recognizable rock stars since Oasis exploded onto the music scene in the 1990s with albums such as (What’s the story) Morning Glory? And Definitely maybe.
Despite years of public feuding between Noel and younger brother Liam Gallagher, both reunited for Oasis ’25’s comeback tour, which reignited worldwide interest in the band.
