Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 6, 2025 · Entertainment

Halsey Sparks Controversy with 'Illegal' Instagram PDA

Halsey was criticized for sharing an exhibitionist snap of her shirtless fiancé Avan Jogia embracing her bare legs while they were in bed Tuesday

HALSEY EXPOSES HER FIANCÉ'S BARE BODY IN BED... AND INSTAGRAM GOES WILD!

The 30-year-old pop sensation, Halsey, has sparked controversy on social media with a sultry snap of her fiancé, Avan Jogia's, bare body embracing her legs while they were cozied up in bed. The provocative post, captioned "There's babygirl everywhere for those with the eyes to see," left many Instagram users gagging... and not in a good way.

Halsey, who boasts an impressive 70.7 million social media followers, shared a slideshow of intimate moments with her fiancé on Tuesday, but it was the first photo that caught everyone's attention - and not for its artistic merit. The picture showed Avan Jogia, a former Nickelodeon star, embracing Halsey's bare legs in bed, leaving little to the imagination.

The 30-year-old pop star captioned her Instagram slideshow 'There's babygirl everywhere for those with the eyes to see' and the 33-year-old former Nickelodeon star replied: 'Air is unbreathable without you in it'

The usually outspoken Halsey remained tight-lipped about the scandal, allowing her fiancé to do the talking in the comments section. "Air is unbreathable without you in it," Avan Jogia sweetly replied to his bride-to-be's post.

But not everyone was as enamored with the PDA-filled snap. Instagram users took to the comments section to express their shock and disgust, with some even labeling Halsey's post as "illegal." "@collectsunrays" wrote, "First slide should be illegal," while another user, "@oldaccountttt," blasted, "I shouldn't have had to see that... At least give a warning."

The controversy surrounding the snap comes just days after Halsey and Avan Jogia announced their whirlwind romance on social media. The two lovebirds met in Barcelona and were engaged just last September after dating for only a year.

'Babygirl' was likely a reference to the time the betrothed couple donned fetish wear to attend the December 11th premiere of Nicole Kidman's erotic BDSM thriller of the same name in West Hollywood, CA

But what's even more interesting is that Halsey and Avan Jogia share an eclectic style, often incorporating fetish wear into their public appearances. In December, they stunned at the premiere of Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller, Babygirl, dressed in matching fetish outfits.

The couple has been open about their unconventional relationship, with Halsey confessing to never wanting to get married before meeting Avan Jogia. "I never wanted to be married - never," she revealed on an episode of Call Her Daddy. But something about Avan changed her mind, and now they're preparing for a future together.

Halsey's decision to share the intimate snap has sparked debate about social media etiquette, with some arguing that she should have given a warning before posting such explicit content. "There are kids on Instagram," scolded @enis_no. "Halsey that's not appropriate!"

Halsey (born Ashley Frangipane) was slammed for the PDA post by Instagram users like @collectsunrays, who commented: 'First slide should be illegal'

But Halsey's fans came out in full support of her sultry post, with many praising the couple for their love and acceptance. "@ali.ez385" responded to the criticism with a series of laughing and fire emojis, writing, "What's the first pic, Halsey?"

As for Avan Jogia, his upcoming projects include Amazon MGM Studios' erotic thriller 56 Days, which will explore themes of desire and power. But don't expect him to give away too many spoilers - after all, he wants to keep some secrets hidden behind closed doors.

HALSEY'S PERSONAL LIFE: BEHIND THE SCENES

'I shouldn't have had to see that,' Instagram user @_old_accountttt blasted. 'At least give a warning'

While Halsey's love life has been making headlines, her personal life has also been the subject of much speculation. The pop star, who recently announced a new world tour, has been open about her struggles with mental health and anxiety.

But behind the scenes, Halsey is busy working on several high-profile projects. She's set to create, write, and produce Amazon MGM Studios series Bloodlust, which she began developing years ago. "I started the pilot a few years ago," Halsey revealed in an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note. "Amazon wanted it, and they took it... now we're getting it on the road."

Halsey's also been making waves with her new single, I Never Loved You, which promises to be a chart-topper. But fans are equally excited about her upcoming world tour, For My Last Trick: The Tour, which kicks off in Turkey and will be filmed.

Instagram user @ali.ez385 posted crying laughing and fire emojis and wrote: 'What's the first pic, Halsey?'

And as for Avan Jogia? He's got his own share of projects lined up, including Amazon MGM Studios' 56 Days and A24's sci-fi horror film The Backrooms. But one thing's for sure - the couple's love story is far from over, and fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds.

HALSEY'S LOVE LIFE: FROM EVAN PETERS TO AVAN JOGIA

Before meeting Avan Jogia, Halsey had a string of high-profile relationships with several celebrities. She dated Evan Peters in 2019 but the two broke up shortly after.

'Mind you I just opened this app,' Instagram user @crowded_mind commented

But it was her relationship with G-Eazy that really put her in the spotlight. The couple started dating in 2017 but parted ways just a year later due to creative differences.

Halsey also had a brief romance with Machine Gun Kelly and even collaborated on music with him. But it seems she's found her true love in Avan Jogia, who has been by her side through thick and thin.

FROM NICKELODEON TO HOLLYWOOD: AVAN JOGIA'S RISE TO FAME

And Instagram user @enis_no scolded: 'Halsey that's not appropriate! There are kids on Instagram'

Avan Jogia, a former child star, began his acting career on Nickelodeon. He rose to fame with his roles in Victorious and Zoey 101 but eventually transitioned to more mature roles.

After dating several high-profile celebrities, including Cleopatra Coleman and Zoey Deutch, Avan met Halsey at a premiere in Barcelona. The two quickly fell for each other and announced their engagement last September.

But don't expect Avan to rest on his laurels - he's got his eyes set on the big screen with several upcoming projects lined up. From Amazon MGM Studios' erotic thriller 56 Days to A24's sci-fi horror film The Backrooms, Avan Jogia is proving himself as a versatile actor who can take on any role.

The three-time Grammy nominee and Avan - who originally met in Barcelona - announced they were engaged September 12 after a year-long whirlwind romance, and she 'just knew I wanted to marry him' (pictured July 3)

HALSEY'S FUTURE PLANS: BEHIND THE SCENES

As Halsey prepares for her world tour and several upcoming projects, fans are eagerly waiting to see what the future holds. With her marriage to Avan Jogia looming in the horizon, it's clear that this is just the beginning of their love story.

But behind the scenes, Halsey is hard at work creating, writing, and producing Amazon MGM Studios series Bloodlust. "I'm just behind the scenes... just the puppet master," she revealed in an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note.

Halsey also included a puzzle snap of her son Ender Ridley Aydin from her five-year relationship with babydaddy Alev Aydin, which ended in 2023

And as for her music? Fans are eagerly waiting to hear what's next from Halsey's creative genius. With several chart-topping hits under her belt, it's clear that this pop sensation is here to stay.

When little Ender turned four on July 14, the Ego songstress gushed that he was 'the best thing I¿ve ever been a part of'

Halsey will next portray Mandy Starr in Tony Tost's long-delayed crime thriller Americana, which hits US theaters August 15 and UK theaters August 22

Lionsgate's modern-day western - formerly known as National Anthem - also stars Sydney Sweeney (L, pictured Sunday), Paul Walter Hauser, Eric Dane, and Simon Rex

The New Jersey native then concludes her $3.5M-grossing, 31-date For My Last Trick: The Tour at Turkey's Yenikapi Festival Park in Istanbul on August 28, which will be filmed