He swims. He sings. And he acts! Well, Cody Simpson is certainly in the league to modify the adage, as “The master of multiple trades!” Since 2010, Simpson walked down a musical path, one that won him immense fame as a pop sensation. However, a deep-rooted love for swimming found his feet back in the waters post-2019. Ever since swimming has elated the kid in him who loved the sport and also won him the love of his life.

Simpson’s girlfriend is also someone who relishes the sport just as much as he does. Fact check: She is also an 11-time Olympic medalist swimming star! More so, she shares an aww-worthy fairytale of a story with Cody, who seems magnetized by his lady love’s charm- “I look at her and light goes all through me!”

Meet Emma McKeon, Cody Simpson’s girlfriend

Cody Simpson’s girlfriend Emma McKeon, is one of Australia’s most acclaimed swimmers. Back in 2022, when Simpson first joined the Australian swim team professionally, ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the couple officially confirmed their relationship. Interstingly, McKeon was already part of the unit, which made her one of Simpson’s contemporaries. And as she looked back at the year through a New Year’s Eve Instagram post with Simpson, her emotions came through as she penned, “2022 was our year 🤍 Excited to see what the next year brings.”

The fact that they share the same profession now, seems to be truly comforting for Simpson. “To be able to have that understanding, that mutual understanding at home and when we’re training is special,” he remarked appreciating their unique bond. Also, the much-in-love power couple often take to social media, celebrating their dating milestones, or even simply appreciating each other. When McKeon was titled the Young Australian of the Year 2024, Cody Simpson cheered for her win with, “Congratulations my love, So proud of you.” 

April 2024, the completed two years together, wherein McKeon has literally been Simpson’s rock. Admittedly so, he said, “Emma is a huge part of my life, and has been such a positive influence on me in terms of keeping me grounded since we met.” And for her, this relationship seems like her happy place.”The things that make me really happy are my relationship and my family,” she once confessed, publicizing how comforted and content she feels with Simpson. Now, Let’s have a look at some of her professional achievements too.

More about Emma McKeon’s exceptional swimming career

Emma McKeon’s resume as a swimmer is laden with notable honors. In 2014, she participated at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, clinching a 200m freestyle gold, in a record Australian time. She also clinched 3 more golds and 2 bronze medals at the same competition, introducing the world to a new swimming phenom!

Next up, at the 2016 Rio Olympics, despite being a debutant, her confidence and skill had sent ripples of surprise among the spectators. Bagging 4 medals as an Olympic ‘newcomer,’ she exceeded expectations. More so, This included 1 Gold (4×100 m Freestyle), 2 Silver (4×200 m Freestyle, 4×100 m Medley), 1 Bronze (200 m Freestyle) in her tally. In the coming years, there was no stopping McKeon.

Be it the 2017 World Championships or the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, she racked up multiple medals from each meet. In fact, her victorious 100m butterfly lap in 56.78 seconds set a new Commonwealth Games record! Finally, come 2021, it was time for her second Olympic appearance in Tokyo. And as anticipated by her form she was set to make history! She returned from Tokyo with 4 Gold (50 m Freestyle, 100 m Freestyle, 4×100 m Freestyle, 4×100 m Medley), 3 Bronze (100 m Butterfly, 4×200 m Freestyle, 4×100 m Mixed Medley).

With a total of 11 Olympic medals post the Tokyo Olympics, Emma McKeon became the most decorated Australian Olympian surpassing phenoms like Ian Thorpe and Leisel Jones. Cody has shared his awe for her saying, “This woman never ceases to inspire me just simply being the human being she is. Humble, kind and full of dreams.” Swooning over their love, even though Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon are attached at the hip, this pop star-turned-swimmer has definitely had his share of high-profile relationships. So, let’s take a detour and dig into the details of Cody’s past flames!

Who did Cody Simpson date before McKeon? His dating history

Previously, Cody Simpson was said to be dating mega-celebrities, namely Gigi Hadid. The sparks and hints of his relationship with Gigi began flying soon after her cameo in his song, ‘Surfboard.’ However, the couple was together only for a short tenure, having parted ways in 2014. Nonetheless, things seemed cordial between the two. Simpson admitted “I love my ex-girlfriend, I always will. It was an amicable, mutual decision, and we still talk every now and then…..”

Subsequently, in 2019, Simpson and Miley Cyrus were together. But in just 10 months, the couple split up, while maintaining their long-standing friendship. A part of Cyrus’ elaborate public statement noted, “…We’ve been friends for 10 years and will continue to be friends. Don’t make it something that it is not.” 

Apart from them, Simpson was rumoured to be linked with multiple names at different phases of his career. As per Love J-14, these include Bella Throne and Kylie Jenner in 2011, Charlotte Lawrence in 2016, Ali Lohan in 2018, and Clair Wuestenburg in 2018. Until he finally found his current partner Emma McKeon in 2022. What do you think of Cody Simpson and Emma McKeon’s wholesome bond? Let us know in the comments below.