Liam Payne’s untimely death has shocked fans worldwide but his relationship with Maya Henry has also come under the limelight. Some netizens seemed to post hateful comments about her, while others stepped in to defend her.
Payne and Henry had an on-and-off relationship from 2019 to 2022 and soon after they finally split, she issued a cease-and-desist letter to the One Direction band member.
As per her YouTube biography, Maya Henry is a Canadian actress and a content creator. In 2014, she launched her YouTube channel to document her transition and share her journey.
Seven years later, she has garnered over 27 million video views and grown a YouTube community of more than 216,000 subscribers. In September 2017, Maya acted in the short film For Nonna Anna.
Liam Payne and Maya Henry were first seen together in August 2018 but didn’t make their relationship public on Instagram until September 2019. They got engaged the following year, though their first breakup came in June 2021.
By October, they had reconciled, only to part ways permanently in 2022. Following the breakup, Henry mentioned that the eight-year age difference between them impacted their dynamic.
As per People Magazine, in June 2021, Liam Payne shared on The Diary Of a CEO podcast that he and Maya Henry had ended their relationship. He expressed disappointment in himself for repeatedly causing distress in his relationships.
Payne admitted that he recognized a pattern in his behavior and needed to focus on personal growth before committing to another relationship.
Liam Payne posted a photo with Maya Henry on Instagram in 2019
In 2019, the couple was spotted holding hands after they left a London Nightclub. The same year, they made their relationship public on Instagram when Liam Payne shared a photo of himself and Maya Henry looking close, expressing how happy she had made him.
The singer also opened up about their relationship during an interview with KISS FM U.K., discussing the challenges of dating in the spotlight.
He reflected on how Maya’s laid-back attitude helped him feel more at ease in public situations, where they were often watched or photographed. Payne admitted that it was something he couldn't control and had learned to accept.
Liam Payne also mentioned that their time together had allowed him to explore London more than ever before, and life had felt unusually normal for him, which he appreciated as a break from the usual chaos.
In 2020, Liam Payne spoke to People Magazine about his engagement to Maya Henry. He said while their relationship had been a blessing, it wasn’t without challenges. He acknowledged that the past year had been particularly difficult, with the two of them spending an intense amount of time together, which created some strain.
After calling off their engagement in 2022, he told People Magazine they were still engaged and happy together, describing it as the happiest period they had experienced as a couple.
He acknowledged that they had faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic but felt that overcoming them had ultimately strengthened their relationship.