Maya Henry Breaks Silence on Liam Payne and Their Tumultuous Relationship ‘I Don’t Fault '

The model opens up about love, addiction, betrayal, and the painful reality of moving on after Payne’s passing.

Suhasini Oswal
Written by Suhasini Oswal , Entertainment Journalist
Published on Feb 12, 2025 | 01:04 PM IST | 6K
Liam Payne (CC: Getty images) and Maya Henry (CC: Instagram)
Liam Payne (CC: Getty images) and Maya Henry (CC: Instagram)

Maya Henry has finally spoken out about her past relationship with Liam Payne, sharing an emotional reflection on their love, struggles, and the lingering pain left behind. Their engagement was filled with highs and devastating lows, shaped by addiction, betrayal, and emotional turmoil. In a statement to Rolling Stone, Henry details how her time with Payne left lasting scars—ones that still affect her even after his tragic passing.

Henry and Payne’s relationship began in 2019, culminating in an engagement that ended in 2022. Though their love started off strong, Henry describes how Payne’s struggles with addiction soon consumed their relationship. In her novel Looking Forward, Henry fictionalized her experiences, depicting an abusive relationship that mirrors much of what she allegedly endured. Sources close to Henry have confirmed that many of the disturbing events in the book were drawn from real life.

Just weeks before Payne’s death, Henry accused him of harassment, claiming he had been contacting her and her loved ones through multiple accounts. She also took legal action, sending a cease-and-desist order alleging that he had distributed intimate photos of her without consent. After his passing, she discovered even more instances of this violation and is now seeking legal remedies.

In her statement, Henry speaks candidly about the challenges of loving someone battling addiction. She describes how she convinced herself she could save Payne, ignoring red flags and sacrificing her own well-being in the process. She acknowledges that while she loved him deeply, she eventually had to walk away to protect herself, recognizing that addiction was a force beyond her control.

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Henry also alludes to Payne’s personal struggles beyond substance abuse, hinting at internal battles he was not ready to face, even within their relationship. Ultimately, she describes a painful realization: the love she gave was never enough to change him, and in staying, she was losing herself.

Now, even after Payne’s death, Henry is still dealing with the consequences of his actions. As she processes the trauma of their past and the new revelations of his alleged misconduct, she faces the complexity of grieving someone she once loved while confronting the harm they caused. Despite the heartbreak, she emphasizes the importance of choosing herself—of walking away, even when it hurts.

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Suhasini Oswal
Suhasini Oswal
Entertainment Journalist

Suhasini is a budding writer with two years of experience under her belt. She has a passion for

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