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12 celebrities who have used dating apps, like Keke Palmer and David Harbour
12 celebrities who have used dating apps, like Keke Palmer and David Harbour
Julia NaftulinJan 5, 2023, 07:43 IST
Keke Palmer attends the "Lightyear" UK premiere on June 13, 2022.Joe Maher/Getty Images
Celebrities including David Harbour, Lizzo, and Keke Palmer have talked about trying dating apps.
Many celebrities say they've used Raya, an invite-only dating app, but some also used Bumble and Tinder.
Average Joes aren't the only ones swiping on Tinder. Over the past few years, stars including Channing Tatum and Demi Lovato have joined dating websites and apps.
Not every celebrity has spoken on their dating app experiences, with some anonymous sources confirming the existence of their profiles. But some, like actresses Drew Barrymore and Chrissy Metz, have been open about their real-world searches for love and companionship.
Here's what they have to say about looking for relationships online.
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Drew Barrymore said she was stood up by a match after setting up a date.
Drew Barrymore.Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
Katie Thurston, who starred on 'The Bachelorette,' said she joined invite-only dating app Raya in 2022.
Season 17 of ABC's "The Bachelorette" starred Katie Thurston.Andrew Eccles/ABC
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Chrissy Metz said she joined Bumble at the start of the pandemic.
Chrissy Metz.Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic
In 2019, Lizzo said she was on Raya and hoping she would match with singer John Mayer.
Lizzo attends the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards 2021 in Los Angeles, California.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
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Olivia Rodrigo said using dating app Raya made her feel sick, so she left.
Olivia Rodrigo attends the 2022 Billboard Women in Music event.Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Billboard
Lena Dunham said she lasted 20 minutes on Raya before deciding it wasn't for her.
Lena Dunham said she spent less than a day using dating app Raya, which is invite-only.Jason Merritt/Getty
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Demi Lovato said she tried to rejoin Raya after a relationship, but the app rejected her new profile.
Demi Lovato.Evan Agostini/AP Images
Kiernan Shipka said she's usually too tired after work to date, but she's used Raya and is a fan.
Kiernan Shipka on season six of "Riverdale."The CW
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Lily Allen said he connected with husband David Harbour on a dating app after initially meeting at a talk show.
Singer Lily Allen and "Strangers Things" actor David Harbour met on Raya.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images
Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon met his husband on Tinder.
Adam Rippon.Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Channing Tatum reportedly joined invite-only dating app Raya in 2019, a source told US Weekly.
Channing Tatum.Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Keke Palmer went on one date with someone she met on Raya, but hasn't tried since.
Keke Palmer seen in Manhattan in February 2017.Robert Kamau/Getty Images