Comedian Kathy Griffin has opened up about her journey in dating following her recent divorce, including a memorable relationship with a younger man. In a candid article for The Cut, the 65-year-old shared her insights on love, age differences, and personal growth.
Griffin began exploring the dating scene after her friend, Sia, encouraged her to try dating apps. She recalled going on three dates with “very nice guys,” though she did not develop strong feelings for any of them. The turning point came unexpectedly when she “accidentally fell in love with a 23-year-old.”
The comedian reflected on the relationship, noting that the young man’s age meant he lacked the “usual sexism, misogyny, and biases” often found in older men. She expressed a sense of comfort and ease in their connection, stating, “I felt really comfortable with him, and I felt very content just hanging out.”
Despite the joy the relationship brought her, Griffin acknowledged the reality of their age difference. She knew from the outset that it wouldn’t last, but she valued the experience, saying, “It was nice to know that my heart could still feel like that in my 60s.” This sentiment highlighted the emotional revival she experienced at a time when she felt disillusioned with dating.
Griffin’s romantic history includes a marriage to Matt Moline from 2001 to 2006 and a more recent union with marketing executive Randy Bick, which ended in divorce in December 2023. Reflecting on her relationship with the younger man, she noted, “I knew he was too young when he told me he never wanted to have kids and that he could be with me forever.” She recognized that at 23, he lacked the life experience to make such statements genuinely.
This relationship, while fleeting, had a profound impact on Griffin’s perspective on love. She described the young man as someone who “touched my heart” and arrived in her life during a time when she felt frustrated with her dating choices. “Why do I pick the worst ones?” she pondered before meeting him.
His fresh outlook made her feel “sexy and special and smart and funny.” Griffin emphasized that their bond contained many elements of what could have been a lasting relationship, noting that he had not yet accumulated significant emotional baggage. “I just knew that my baggage was gonna get in the way,” she added.
In a separate discussion, Griffin recently went viral for revealing the costs associated with her third facelift during an appearance on the “Good Guys” podcast. She mentioned that while some plastic surgeons charge upward of $1 million for similar procedures, her own surgery cost $218,000. She humorously remarked on the effort required to earn that amount through her comedy shows.
Kathy Griffin’s experiences highlight the complexities and joys of navigating relationships in later life. Her openness about dating younger men resonates with many who seek connection beyond traditional boundaries, proving that love can emerge in unexpected ways, regardless of age.
