The internet loves to dig up the past, especially when it comes to celebrities. Indian cricket star Virat Kohli recently found himself in the news again after his Instagram account liked a post by a German vlogger. This small online action led to a chain of memes, discussions, and even a reaction from a person from his past. Izabelle Leite, the Brazilian model and actress who dated Kohli over a decade ago, responded to a social media post that brought back memories of their old relationship.
Izabelle Leite Reacts to Viral Post on Social Media
An Instagram page put together a collage of photos featuring Izabelle Leite, Anushka Sharma (Kohli’s wife), German vlogger LizLaz, and actress Avneet Kaur. The caption praised Kohli, saying, “Nobody can deny about Virat Kohli is that his taste in women is absolute elite.” The post pointed out that from Izabelle to Anushka, his choices are always top-notch.
Izabelle saw the post and decided to comment. She wrote, “It’s been 12 years, and counting. Why can’t people get over it,” followed by a tired face emoji and a bowing emoji. Her comment clearly showed that she is frustrated with being linked to her ex-boyfriend after so many years. She has moved on with her life and does not understand why the public still connects her to Kohli.
Her reaction went viral very quickly. Many social media users agreed with her, saying that people should let the past stay in the past. Others were just surprised to see her comment after staying quiet for so long.
The Timeline of Virat Kohli and Izabelle Leite’s Dating History
The story of Virat Kohli and Izabelle Leite goes back to 2012. At that time, Kohli was a rising star in Indian cricket, and Izabelle was a model trying to make it in Bollywood. Media reports spotted them together in Singapore, which led to questions about their relationship.
For two years, from 2012 to 2014, the couple kept their relationship mostly private. Izabelle later shared in a 2014 interview that they dated for almost two years. She said, “Virat was one of the first Indian friends I had when I came to India. We were dating for quite a while. We were together for almost two years. But we didn’t want to make it public. So yeah, Virat and I did have a relationship.”
The relationship ended in 2014. Just a few years later, Virat Kohli met Anushka Sharma on the sets of a commercial. They started dating and got married in a private ceremony in Italy in December 2017. Today, they have two children: a daughter named Vamika (born in 2021) and a son named Akaay (born in 2024).
What Sparked the Recent Online Controversy
This whole situation started when internet users noticed that Virat Kohli’s Instagram account had liked a picture posted by LizLaz, a German vlogger and musician. Although Kohli quickly removed the like, screenshots had already spread across social media. People started making jokes and questioning why he was liking posts from young influencers.
This was not the first time something like this happened. In May 2025, Kohli’s account liked a picture of actress Avneet Kaur. When that went viral, Kohli released a statement saying, “I’d like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it.” He asked people not to make unnecessary assumptions.
After the recent LizLaz incident, Kohli chose to stay silent this time. He did not give any explanation or statement. But the internet did not stop talking. Soon, memes started comparing all the women Kohli has been linked to, which led to the Instagram post that Izabelle commented on.
Who is Izabelle Leite? A Look at Her Career and Life Now
Izabelle Leite was born on September 1, 1990, in João Pessoa, Brazil. She came to India to pursue a career in modelling and acting. She made her Bollywood debut in 2012 with a small role in the Aamir Khan film Talaash: The Answer Lies Within. In 2013, she got her first leading role in the film Sixteen, which was about the lives of four teenagers. The next year, she starred in Purani Jeans (2014).
She also worked in Telugu cinema, appearing in movies like Mr. Majnu (2019) and World Famous Lover (2020). Besides films, Izabelle appeared in the music video for Guru Randhawa’s hit song Lahore, which has over one billion views on YouTube. She was nominated for a Best Female Debut Actress award at the Life OK Screen Awards in 2014 for her role in Sixteen.
After her film career slowed down, Izabelle moved away from the spotlight. She is now married and living in Doha, Qatar, with her husband and two daughters. She shares glimpses of her family life on Instagram, where she has over 500,000 followers.
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Fans Support Izabelle’s Honest Response
Many people online supported Izabelle after her comment. They felt that dragging someone’s ex into a conversation after 12 years is unfair. One user wrote that she has every right to be annoyed because she has built a new life for herself. Another person said that the media should stop linking her to Kohli just for clicks and views.
One fan commented, “She is married with kids. Leave her alone.” Another added, “It has been 12 years. People really need to move on.” The support for Izabelle showed that the public agrees with her frustration.
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