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Comedian Kathy Griffin teased a new romance with a 22-year-old man on Instagram, highlighting their 43-year age gap with the caption 'Have at it, internet,' and prompting playful fan reactions; Griffin has previously dated younger men and embraces the 'cougar' label.
Comedian Kathy Griffin, 65, revealed her 22-year-old boyfriend in an Instagram post, joking 'He’s 22. Have at it, internet,' as photos show them holding hands outside a New York venue. The reaction in the comments was mixed, with supporters praising the romance and others noting the large age difference, prompting comparisons to other age-gap celebrity headlines.
On Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen addressed his 16-year age-gap relationship with Kevin Sobieski, confirming they’ve been together for almost a year after June photos surfaced, and saying his life and criteria haven’t changed while expressing happiness in the romance, which he later confirmed on SiriusXM.
Bunnie Xo, 46, is dating Dylan Wolf, 24, after a Fourth of July makeout at Jelly Roll’s Nashville bar. Wolf sparked a cringe moment by telling TMZ, “Sometimes a cowboy wants to hunt cougars and rabbits,” referencing their age gap. He says he’s supportive and buoyant about the romance, while Bunnie navigates divorce from Jelly Roll and an IVF journey. Wolf has been linked previously to Delilah Belle Hamlin and Lisa Rinna’s family. The piece summarizes their public moments and online reactions to the romance.
Kathy Griffin, 65, posted a photo on Instagram hand-in-hand with a man she says is 22, captioning “He’s 22. Have at it, internet.” This marks another public romance with a much younger man after a recent, earlier post with a different young partner and Griffin’s 2025 split from her ex-husband; fans were supportive, while she has previously discussed dating significantly younger men.
Olivia Wilde said on Call Her Daddy that her romance with Harry Styles drew backlash, with the 10-year age gap upsetting many; she recalled insults for dancing at his shows and described the intense online scrutiny during the Don’t Worry Darling era, stressing the relationship was loving and their private bubble remained sweet.
A BuzzFeed roundup catalogs 21 high-profile male celebrities who reportedly dated teenagers or were involved with underage partners, ranging from Elvis Presley and Charlie Chaplin to Steven Tyler, Johnny Depp, R. Kelly, and Wilmer Valderrama, detailing ages and circumstances (often men in their 20s–30s with girls in their teens) and arguing society should stop excusing such behavior due to fame or talent.
Vulture notes that Off Campus leads Ella Bright (19) and Belmont Cameli (28) faced online questions about their nine-year age gap; Bright says she understands the chatter but finds it funny, stressing that the chemistry between the leads felt right and that showrunner Louisa Levy ensured she was comfortable, with an intimacy coordinator guiding scenes involving partial nudity.
Ella Bright, 19, responds to fans’ concerns about the near-decade age gap with her Off Campus co-star Belmont Cameli (28). She says she fell for the Hannah Wells character and feels fully included on set, addressing the age-discussion from a Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast. The Deadline piece notes the series—based on Elle Kennedy’s books for Prime Video—follows a fake relationship that turns real, with the cast and showrunner Louisa Levy noting steamy elements. Bright emphasizes she’s “completely good” with the on-screen dynamic despite the buzz.
Alix Earle revealed she tends to date older men and even jokes she’s gone too far in that direction, all while rumors about Tom Brady swirl and she denies a serious relationship, noting she’s open to meeting someone new.
Nicolas Cage, 62, stepped out for a rare public appearance with his wife Riko Shibata, 31, at the New York City premiere of Spider Noir, highlighting their 31-year age gap. The couple, married since 2021 after meeting in Japan in 2019, have a daughter born in 2022, while Cage also has two older children from previous relationships; this marks their first red-carpet outing together since the Saturn Awards in 2025.
Vogue columnist Eileen Kelly writes about dating someone more than twice her age — a piece many readers interpret as referencing her relationship with Anthony Kiedis, and it discusses power dynamics and public perception of age-gap romances, though she does not name him explicitly.
Six couples on Netflix’s Age of Attraction navigate romance with notable age gaps, delivering mixed outcomes: Pfeifer moves from Seattle to Dallas to pursue Derrick and they commit; Theresa and John receive her kids’ blessing and press on; Vanessa and Logan move from hesitancy to engagement; Leah and Chris break up after realizing they want different paces and life plans; Libby and Andrew, with a 16-year gap, plan a future together as Libby visits his home and meets his daughters; Jorge and Vanelle break up amid celibacy tensions, the largest gap of the group. The season underscores how dating across age spans can yield lasting connections or derail them.
Demi Lovato and Keke Palmer recount dating men older than them as teens while starring on Disney/Nickelodeon shows, describing intense pressure and exploitation and noting they only realized the problems in adulthood; they discuss coping through self-medication, the lack of understanding from peers, and how songs like Hilary Duff’s Mature and Lovato’s own 29 helped them process that period.
Madonna is embracing her attraction to younger men, showcasing her provocative style in a Dolce & Gabbana campaign and dating 29-year-old Akeem Morris, with whom she shares a close relationship. Despite concerns from her friends about her pattern of dating significantly younger men, Madonna remains confident and focused on her personal and professional life, influenced by her current relationship and her spiritual beliefs.