Highlights

• Paul McCartney was spotted with model Elle Macpherson, sparking rumors of a potential relationship. They were seen together at the GQ Magazine Awards and shared an intimate chat at the ceremony.
• Around the same time, McCartney was also seen with Renée Zellweger, and the pair were spotted on multiple occasions, including sharing a candlelit dinner. However, McCartney denied dating Zellweger, stating they were only friends.
• These relationships came after McCartney's high-profile divorce from Heather Mills, which involved a hefty settlement. Despite not working out with Macpherson or Zellweger, McCartney eventually found love with Nancy Shevell in 2011.

The Beatles' Paul McCartney has long been in the public eye, meaning that his love life has been a talking point for years. McCartney has engaged in multiple high-profile romances, including a marriage that ended in an exceptionally-expensive divorce settlement.

A single Paul McCartney was once spotted having some fun with model, Elle Macpherson, which caught the public's eye in no time. Needless to say, speculation was running rampant about the pair, and people could not help but wonder if the model and the Beatle were going to be a major celebrity couple.

Let's take a look back at what took place between Paul McCartney and Elle Macpherson, and how McCartney might have had a few irons in the fire during that time.

Elle Macpherson And Paul McCartney Were Snapped Together At The GQ Magazine Awards

Oh, to be a Beatle!

Back when he was single and available, Paul McCartney was one of the most eligible bachelors on the planet. He was older, sure, but women couldn't help but fall for the man.

According to Daily Mail, McCartney was snapped with model, Elle Macpherson. The pair were looking awfully cozy at the GQ Magazine Awards, and there was buzz that the pair could be an item.

"The 65-year-old singer, who had arrived at the GQ magazine awards flanked by members of his family rather than a date, enjoyed a cosy rendezvous with model Elle Macpherson," Daily Mail wrote.

The publication then gave some details about what was observed.

"Heads bowed together, they shared an intimate chat at the ceremony at the Royal Opera House in London attended by celebrities including host Sir Elton John, Madonna and Sir Michael Caine," the publication reported.

Despite looking good together, nothing materialized from their lovely evening together. While little is known about what happened, they clearly had a good night together at the awards show.

Interestingly, Macpherson was not the only woman that had caught Paul McCartney's eyes during that time.

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Around The Same Time, He Was Also Spotted With Renée Zellweger

The same site reported that Paul McCartney had himself an evening with none other than Renée Zellweger.

"I do have a big crush on Paul McCartney. I feel quite embarrassed saying it because I haven't even told him yet! I've told my friends and I think they might have told him. Well I guess if he doesn't know he will find out now," the actress said about the musician.

The pair were spotted with one another multiple times, including sharing a candlelit dinner.

"It's an extremely romantic place to meet for dinner. The dining rooms are very dimly lit, mostly with candlelight. Sir Paul and Renee left separately - but they looked like they were enjoying themselves," an observer at the restaurant said.

While things seemed to be heating up, McCartney quickly cooled them down.

"We're not dating. We're in the same group of friends and that's it," he said.

Just like that, Paul McCartney effectively announced that he was still very much available. While Macpherson and Zellweger are both stunners in their own right, it's clear that the Beatle didn't quite feel the right spark with either of them.

An important detail in all of this is the timing of these perceived flings. As it were, McCartney was in the midst of finalizing one of the most notorious divorces in history.

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Both Women Came On The Heels Of His Divorce From Heather Mills

For the unfamiliar, Paul McCartney and Heather Mills' romance didn't last long, but it was widely covered by the media. Things reached another level once they split.

According to France24, "Former Beatle Paul McCartney agreed a divorce settlement worth nearly 25 million pounds (50 million dollars, 33 million euros) with his estranged wife Heather Mills on Monday, she said."

"The hard-fought deal was finally struck at London's High Court after a two-year divorce battle between the pop legend and the 40-year-old former model, who had claimed 125 million pounds from McCartney," the site added.

McCartney and Mills' union was tabloid fodder for as long as it lasted, and the divorce was widely covered.

Following their split, McCartney and Mills co-parented their daughter, Beatrice. McCartney returned to his music career, while Mills remained involved in various charity work.

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Things might not have worked out between McCartney and Macpherson or Zellweger, but he did go on to find love with Nancy Shevell in 2011. Macpherson did get married after her time with McCartney, but that marriage has since ended.

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