Sparks flying: 13-year age gap no barrier for influencer and mogul

A 13-year age difference hasn’t stopped a burgeoning romance between Aussie influencer Samantha Rayner, 28, and American night-life mogul Salim Dehkordi, 41, with the pair fuelling dating rumours after a series of cozy social media posts.

Aussie model and influencer Samantha Rayner appears to have a new boyfriend, Salim Dehkordi. Instagram

A 13-year age gap hasn’t stopped sparks flying between Aussie influencer Samantha Rayner, 28, and American night-life mogul Salim Dehkordi, 41, with the pair fuelling dating rumours after a series of cozy social media posts.

Dehkordi, who is a partner in the Texas-based Cle Group hospitality empire shared a video to Instagram on Sunday of Rayner riding shotgun in his Lamborghini.

The Sydney-born model was spotted lip-syncing and smiling flirtatiously as Dehkordi took the wheel.

Salim Dehkordi kisses Aussie model and influencer Samantha Rayner in a social media post.

The rumoured couple were also spotted at Coachella, where they partied with friends.

In one video shared from the festivities, Rayner is seen perched on Dehkordi’s shoulders during what appeared to be a late-night afterparty.

Samantha Rayner is known for her rather fancy lifestyle.

Rayner, who boasts nearly one million Instagram followers, is known for her glamorous lifestyle and partnerships with Australian fashion and beauty brands, though she now spends most of her time abroad.

Dehkordi, who has a 14-year-old son, is a prominent figure in the US hospitality scene and is no stranger to celebrities. He has hosted several high-profile guests including Justin Bieber at his venues.