Hozier confirms relationship with Hana Mayeda and defends her against online harassment

Hozier, the acclaimed Irish musician known for hits such as “Take Me to Church” and “Eat Your Young,” has officially confirmed his relationship with model Hana Mayeda while also speaking out about online harassment against her. The confirmation came after fans speculated about their relationship when Mayeda posted vacation photos on Instagram, one of which appeared to show Hozier in the background.

A fan commented on Mayeda's post asking, “Is that Hozier on slide 3?” Hozier responded directly, writing, “Hi guys. It's Andrew, the guy who wrote this song! It's about waiting for lockdown to end. Now that that's cleared up, it would be really nice if you could refrain from having a conversation like this on my girlfriend's personal page. It's completely baseless and feels just as insensitive and disrespectful as it would for anyone else. I appreciate the privacy we want to keep and I hope you can support that. Thank you.”

Hozier's public defense of Mayeda underscores his commitment to protecting her privacy, a stance he has consistently maintained throughout his career. Despite his public persona, Hozier has rarely revealed details about his personal life, making this a significant moment for his fans. Hozier and Mayeda's relationship has previously been kept private, and this confirmation marks one of the few times Hozier has spoken about his personal life.

Mayeda, who has modeled for brands like American Eagle Outfitters and Covergirl, responded to Hozier's comment with a heart, further cementing their relationship. Despite her growing social media following, Mayeda has kept a relatively low profile, in keeping with Hozier's desire for privacy.