Zara McDermott has seen her career soar to new heights, leading to her becoming a millionaire following her split from Sam Thompson.
The Love Island star, now 28, made a name for herself on the popular ITV dating show back in 2018, where she briefly dated Adam Collard.
While her relationship with Adam didn’t last, Zara found love again with Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson.
The couple was together for five years before they went their separate ways in December.
Since the breakup, Zara has not only been flourishing in her professional life but also embarked on a new romance with One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson, sparking headlines after they were spotted enjoying a romantic evening in Sussex.
Zara’s Impressive Career Achievements
Zara’s journey after Love Island has been nothing short of remarkable.
Beyond reality TV, she has turned her attention to presenting, most notably for the BBC.
In 2021, she presented her first documentary, Revenge Porn, which was followed by films tackling hard-hitting subjects such as the darker side of Ibiza and the struggles of eating disorders. These endeavors have clearly paid off.
According to reports from The Sun, Zara’s company, Zara Nicole McDermott Ltd, has around £300,000 in assets, with the star paying £170,000 in corporation tax between 2022 and 2023, suggesting her income has been close to £1 million.
Zara’s New Property and Independent Life
Since her breakup with Sam, Zara has invested in a new home.
She recently purchased a £500,000 property in West London, not far from her ex’s Chelsea home.
The two-bedroom flat, bought under her company’s name, is said to be in a lovely neighborhood, making for some potentially awkward encounters when the former couple crosses paths at local spots.
Still, Zara is embracing her independence and the next chapter of her life.
New Romance with Louis Tomlinson
Alongside her growing career, Zara has found happiness in her relationship with Louis Tomlinson.
After weeks of keeping things under wraps, the pair’s romance has now been confirmed.
Sources close to Zara revealed that she is thrilled to have Louis back in her life after her breakup with Sam.
Friends say Louis has been the one to “put a smile back on her face” and that things are going well, despite the early stages of their relationship.
Zara’s new romance is already getting a thumbs-up from Louis’ family, including his twin sisters Phoebe and Daisy, who follow Zara on Instagram.
Quietly Enjoying a New Relationship
Though Zara and Louis had hoped to keep their relationship private for as long as possible, their romance was recently confirmed after they were spotted enjoying dinner together at a Suffolk hotel.
Despite the public reveal, Zara is determined to keep the intimate details of their relationship out of the limelight.
Zara has expressed her excitement about the future, enjoying the excitement of a new romance after being in a long-term relationship with Sam.
She shared that her connection with Sam had become “transactional” towards the end, but Louis has brought back the joy she had been missing.
Life After Sam Thompson
Zara and Sam’s breakup, which made headlines in January, marked the end of a five-year relationship. They had lived together in Sam’s Fulham home, which often served as the backdrop for their TikTok videos. Zara is now embracing a fresh start, both in her career and her personal life, as she enjoys her blossoming relationship with Louis Tomlinson and the financial success she has worked hard to achieve.