Nicola Adams, the retired British boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has opened up about her experiences balancing motherhood, relationships, and her identity as a lesbian. At 43, Adams described herself as a "gold star lesbian," a term she used to clarify that she has never been romantically involved with men and does not find them sexually attractive.

Adams recently addressed rumors linking her to Christine McGuinness, former wife of television presenter Paddy McGuinness. The pair were seen together at the Diva Awards in April, and speculation was fueled by McGuinness’s comment describing herself as a “five-star lesbian”—a label Adams believes was coined by McGuinness herself. Despite sharing the same talent agency and enjoying a friendship, Adams confirmed there is no romantic relationship between them.

Known for her candidness and openness, Adams has long been a prominent advocate within the LGBT community. She has been recognized with an MBE in 2013 and an OBE in 2017 for her services to sport. Since retiring from boxing, Adams has transitioned into acting and is set to make her debut as a cage fighter in an upcoming Hollywood film.

Adams also spoke publicly about her split from model Ella Baig in 2024, with whom she shares a son, Taylor. The couple had been together for seven years, their relationship often highlighted in the media, and welcomed their son in July 2022 following a challenging IVF journey. Adams’s egg was fertilized with donor sperm resembling Baig, who carried the pregnancy.

The breakup was attributed to differences over Baig’s increasing involvement with explicit content on the social media platform OnlyFans. Adams expressed discomfort with the increasingly sexual nature of Baig’s posts, saying the split came after honest discussions and counseling attempts aimed at preserving their relationship for their son’s sake. Ultimately, they agreed to separate when they could not reconcile their views.

Adams emphasized that her disapproval was personal rather than judgmental, noting that while she respects others’ choices, she prefers monogamy and is not interested in polyamorous relationships. She described herself as “a one-woman person” and uncomfortable with feeling like her partner was sharing intimate aspects of their relationship publicly.

As she moves forward, Adams said she feels liberated and enjoys exploring her identity while dating again. “I’ve been on a couple of dates, had a couple of situationships,” she said. Adams is cautious about pursuing serious relationships too quickly, focusing instead on self-discovery and enjoying life.

Her son Taylor remains central to her life. Adams described him as strong-willed and competitive, noting they have begun sharing some light boxing training together, though she suspects he may gravitate toward swimming. She called motherhood “the most wonderful thing,” acknowledging the initial challenges, including Taylor’s premature birth.

Adams’s reflections underscore her continued commitment to authenticity in both her personal and public life, navigating the complexities of love, family, and self-identity with openness and resilience.