Kathy Griffin, 65, Shares How She “Fell in Love” With a 23-Year-Old

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Kathy Griffin is pouring a cup of romantic tea. 

Okay, so you will NOT believe this! She finally met him – seriously, the absolute dream! It’s been a few months since everything with Randy Bick ended, and she’s been talking about what’s going on in her life, and get this – she’s found a connection with someone younger! I’m so excited for her, it’s just… perfect!

As a lifestyle expert, I often hear from people about unexpected connections, and Kathy’s story really resonated with me. She recently shared with The Cut that she fell for a man 42 years her junior, and what struck her most was how refreshing it was. She explained that he didn’t carry the same ingrained biases she’d experienced with men her own age – he simply saw her for who she was. Yes, she admitted it sounds a little cheesy, but she felt genuinely comfortable and at peace just being with him. It’s a beautiful reminder that connection isn’t about age, but about finding someone who truly gets you.

They had an instant connection on their first date, but quickly realized they weren’t a good long-term match.

She added that it was wonderful to feel that spark again, even at her age. She really enjoyed getting to know him – he was fun, but she also admired his intelligence and ability to connect with all kinds of people. Despite their age difference, she was happy they had that connection, even if it was just for a short time.

Let me tell you, I still vividly remember the whirlwind romance! It all started after my split from Randy back in December 2023. Thankfully, my amazing friends – the singer Sia and journalist Lisa Guerrero – convinced me to try a dating app. I actually went on a few dates – three, to be exact – but honestly, none of those guys quite measured up to this one special someone. He just had something different!

In fact, Kathy admitted he impacted her life in a special way.  

She said he made her feel confident and attractive, highlighting his ability to bring out the best in her. She felt a strong connection with him, seeing the potential for a serious, long-term relationship. Because he hadn’t experienced much heartbreak, she believed their connection could have flourished, but she worried her own past experiences would ultimately create problems.

Honestly, it didn’t even shock her that he was younger! She’s always said she’s had a thing for guys who are a little… let’s just say, less experienced. She’s constantly getting asked out by younger men, so it really wasn’t a surprise at all! I knew it all along, honestly. She just attracts them!

She said it’s been decades since she dated someone her own age. Her ex-husband was 18 years younger, and she’s often labeled a ‘cougar,’ which she doesn’t mind. To her, being a cougar simply means choosing a partner based on connection, not age – rejecting societal expectations about who she ‘should’ date.

She playfully pointed out that she wasn’t the one getting anyone pregnant, and that these men had actually pursued her. She explained that she’d listed ’64’ as her age online, but all her dates were at least 20 years younger. She joked that she couldn’t ignore the attention, saying she wasn’t going to let herself go when she still looked so good.

Although Kathy’s connection with the younger man didn’t develop into a relationship, she always has a dependable, long-term partner to share the holidays with and keep her company.

As she admitted, “Looking back at my life, stand-up comedy is the best boyfriend I ever had.”

Keep reading for more celebrity dating confessions… 

In June 2024, athlete Jason Kelce responded to a fan’s comment about his hygiene on Twitter. The fan had jokingly observed that Kelce “looks like he doesn’t wash his legs or feet,” to which Kelce playfully asked, “What kind of weirdo washes their feet…”

The retired Philadelphia Eagles player later doubled down on his comments.

On his podcast, New Heights, Jason Kelce joked, “What kind of person washes your feet?” He then added, “I’ll even scrub off any visible dirt.” He co-hosts the podcast with his brother, Travis Kelce.

More than ten years after actor Kristen Stewart shared a story about witnessing a clown’s death in a car accident at the circus when he was a child, he confessed that the story was made up.

Robert remembered telling The New York Times Style Magazine in December 2024 that he reacted with complete surprise, saying, ‘What on earth? Are you possessed?’

As for what he said during the 2011 Today interview promoting his film Water for Elephants?

He explained that one of the clowns had died in an accident. Their miniature car unexpectedly exploded, causing a lot of panic and fear. Everyone immediately rushed out.

Grandma knows best.

I was really touched when Kim Kardashian shared a sweet story on The Kardashians about how her grandma, MJ, played a part in a special moment with Pete Davidson. It was back in October 2022, and she talked so openly about how MJ’s influence made that time even more meaningful for her.

Kim Kardashian told MJ, Kris Jenner, and Khloé Kardashian that she and Pete Davidson were at the Beverly Hills Hotel when she remembered something her grandmother told her. She explained that her grandmother believed having sex in front of a fireplace was a way to truly enjoy life, so they decided to do it as a tribute to Kris.

Grandma’s reaction? A nod of approval.

Kim found it unsettling to think about her grandmother before being intimate, and MJ responded by saying she understood, but she had been younger once too.

Okay, seriously, can we talk about Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher? Their family is just… everything! I’m completely obsessed with how close they all are. Little Wyatt, who’s eight now, and Dimitri, six, are clearly the center of their world, and the love they share just radiates. It’s like, there’s no limit to how much they adore each other – it’s a total family unit and I can’t get enough!

So much so, that the Black Swan actress revealed they keep an open-door policy at home.

She told TopMob News in September 2022 that this also includes accidents happening in the bathroom. She explained that her family has simply become accustomed to dealing with normal bodily functions, even the messy parts, as part of everyday life with the kids.

Mila explained she finally gave in after her family repeatedly asked to come inside. She said she just decided to leave the door open rather than continue trying to keep them out.

Pre-kids, she might not have imagined she’d flush that particular boundary away.

She said she always thought she’d be someone who needed privacy in the bathroom, but now she’s comfortable with the door open.

Ghouls just want to have fun.

During an October 2022 episode of The View, while discussing a woman who claimed her home was haunted by “sexual ghosts,” Sara Haines posed a surprising question to the panel: “Is it possible to get pregnant from a ghost?”

Luckily, Joy Behar, her co-host, chimed in with a humorous response: “I’ve had encounters with ghosts and never gotten pregnant.”

Honestly, after what Joy said, I just decided to stay quiet. That’s what Whoopi Goldberg did – she simply said, “I’m just gonna let that ride,” and then added, “I don’t know how many of you just heard what Joy just said, but I’m going to let it ride.” It felt like the right thing to do, you know? Just let it be.

Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb are very close friends, but Hoda recently learned something surprising about her Today show co-host. While preparing for an episode of Today with Hoda and Jenna, Hoda found out that Jenna always goes without underwear.

Hoda Kotb recounted a funny moment on Today with Hoda and Jenna from November 2022. She explained that they both needed to quickly change outfits, and as they headed back to the dressing room, Hoda realized Jenna doesn’t wear underwear.

Jenna’s rationale? Well, no underwear might just be more convenient to her.

She explained that the style creates a more flattering shape and also makes packing easier, adding that there are many benefits to choosing it.

Looks like someone hasn’t been keeping up.

Britney Spears related to a popular line from Keke Palmer – “He could be walking down the street, I wouldn’t know a thing” – and confessed she wasn’t familiar with Pete Davidson or Scott Disick.

Britney shared a funny video from March showing Pete Davidson—who was dating Kim Kardashian at the time—and Kourtney Kardashian’s ex, Scott Disick, having a night out. She said the video had her laughing a lot.

Britney explained she was re-sharing the video because she didn’t know who was in it, but it had made her laugh a lot.

Before Chris Evans became famous as Captain America and was named People’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2022, Jana Kramer dated him and thought he was a charming and attractive guy.

The singer shared on her podcast, Whine Down with Jana Kramer, that this happened over ten years ago. While she doesn’t remember exactly how many times they went out, she does remember the last time they saw each other.

Jana, who was around 26 at the time, said Chris asked her to come over when he had some friends visiting from Boston.

Jana recalled that the last thing she remembered was her partner going to the bathroom shortly after she’d eaten asparagus, which sometimes changes the smell of urine. They didn’t end up intimate that night; he stayed up late with friends, and the next morning, Jana sheepishly left his house – a situation she jokingly referred to as the ‘asparagus walk of shame’.

She added, “I never heard from him again.”

Not all of these confessions are amusing.

In December, television writer Elisabeth Finch confessed that she had fabricated a story about having a rare form of bone cancer. She had originally shared this false diagnosis with ELLE magazine eight years prior, and it even became the basis for a plotline on the show Grey’s Anatomy.

Elisabeth recently shared with The Ankler newsletter that a lie she told at age 34 was the biggest regret of her life. She explained that the lie grew over time and became increasingly difficult to reveal. She also clarified that she has never been diagnosed with cancer.

Following his administrative leave and eventual resignation from the ABC medical drama, Finch admitted, “I made a mistake. It was wrong, unacceptable, and I completely messed up. There’s no other way to describe it.”

Beauty is pain, but Kim Kardashian might be able to stomach it.

The reality star told The New York Times she’d consider almost any procedure to look younger.

She admitted in June that she’d even consider something extreme – like eating something disgusting daily – if it meant she could look younger. She emphasized, ‘I really might!’

In a July 2022 interview with Allure magazine, Kim explained she was mostly kidding when she made the comment, but admitted it wasn’t a completely awful idea.

Kim thought for a moment and then said, ‘Honestly, I’d probably eat something awful if someone promised it would make me look younger – even if it meant eating a bowl of poop every day.’

She wondered how much she could possibly eat. “Perhaps just a small bite,” she said. “I definitely couldn’t manage a whole bowl.”

Jelly Roll could’ve used some saving from himself.

During an April 2025 interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the singer behind “Save Me” shared a particularly embarrassing story, and he didn’t shy away from the details.

“I pooped myself one time,” he admitted. “I did, I’m sorry.”

To be honest, Jelly Roll (whose real name is Jason Bradley DeFord) didn’t intend to cause such serious harm.

He firmly believed it was just a misunderstanding. “I sincerely apologize,” he said. “I saw the audience turn from supportive to completely against me.”

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