Kathy Griffin revealed that she unexpectedly fell in love with a man more than four decades younger than her after her divorce from Randy Bick.
The 65-year-old comedian opened up about the private romance, sharing that she connected with a 23-year-old who made her feel genuinely seen and understood.
According to Griffin, the significant age difference played a role in their dynamic. Writing in a personal essay for The Cut, published Wednesday, she explained that his generation brought a different perspective than men closer to her age.
“I accidentally fell in love with a 23-year-old,” Griffin wrote. “Because of his age, he didn’t have the usual sexism, misogyny, and biases that guys my age tend to have.”
The comedian said the relationship began after her divorce from her second husband, Randy Bick.
Griffin shared that she felt deeply at ease with the much younger man, even admitting the connection might sound “corny” or “lame.” She described the experience as a reminder that she was still capable of falling in love in her 60s.
“It was nice to know that my heart could still feel like that in my 60s, and it was nice to have the universe show me a guy that I really got a kick out of but also respected,” she said.
Griffin added that she admired his intelligence and versatility. “I thought he was smart. I thought he could roll in different worlds. It sounds cliché, and maybe he was an old soul, but I don’t know — we just clicked.”
Despite the strong connection, Griffin acknowledged that the romance wasn’t meant to last, explaining that she felt she carried too much “baggage” for him.
Griffin noted that the two simply “clicked,” something she described as extremely rare for her.
Despite their strong bond, she said she ultimately had to “set him free,” even though he told her he didn’t want children and believed he could be with her forever.
“I really was in love with him,” Griffin emphasized. “He touched my heart.”
Reflecting on their time together, she explained that they decided to give the relationship a chance, knowing it might not last. “We gave it a shot anyway, and we both went with it for a while, and then it came time to go,” she said. “He made me feel sexy and special and smart and funny. It had a lot of the elements of what I think would’ve made a real, lasting relationship.”
Griffin also openly referred to herself as a “cougar,” revealing that she hasn’t dated men her own age since her 30s.
However, Griffin made it clear she has no regrets about dating much younger men. In her essay, she unapologetically wrote, “I can’t let this bangin’ body go to waste.”
She explained that younger men are the ones who consistently pursue her. “I’ve only been asked out by younger guys,” Griffin said. “I kind of am a cougar, which to me just means you have the freedom to choose the person that you want, as opposed to the age bracket that society tells you is the only option for you.”
Griffin also noted that she has always been upfront about her age on dating apps. “I put 64 on my profile, and when I went on those dates, every one of them was at least 20 years younger,” she shared. “What am I gonna do? I can’t let this bangin’ body go to waste.”
The comedian finalized her divorce from Bick — who is 18 years younger than her — in January..
Griffin finalized her divorce from Bick — who is 18 years younger than her — in January.
Griffin previously told Page Six last October that she was “heartbroken” by the breakup.
Speaking exclusively to the outlet at the time, the My Life on the D-List star admitted the split had taken a serious emotional toll on her.
“The divorce is what’s kicking my ass mentally,” she said. “I thought I was going to be with this guy forever. I’m heartbroken, I admit it.”
She added that she never expected to find herself alone at this point in her life. “I just didn’t think I’d be alone at this stage of the game, but hey, that’s on me. And I guess I obviously have to take full responsibility.”
