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Kathy Griffin on Dating Apps, the No-Fly List, and Post-Trump Investigations

Josh PeckNovember 10, 202559 min15,783 views
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Kathy Griffin's Dating App Adventures

  • 📱 Kathy Griffin joined dating apps on a dare from singer Sia and Nia Vardalos, who also filled out her profile.
  • ⚠️ Griffin's profile was deemed "too honest" and "too scary" by Vardalos for stating her real age (64) and admitting to working out "like a beast."
  • 💔 Griffin humorously notes that while she likes "the dick," she feels she's "screwed" because decades as a comic have made her more comfortable with men, and she wishes she were gay to be happier.

The Trump Controversy and Its Aftermath

  • ⚖️ Griffin details being sued seven times by "pissed-off Trumpers" following her controversial photo with a fake severed head of Donald Trump.
  • 🚫 She reveals being investigated by the Secret Service and placed on the no-fly list, Interpol list, and the Five Eyes list, with a narrative pushed that she was the "queen of ISIS."
  • 🎤 Despite the backlash, Griffin has performed stand-up in Iraq and Afghanistan, noting that the Trump photo alienated the military community, even though she had previously performed in war zones.
  • 📰 The fallout included being fired from CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast, Senator Al Franken's public distancing, and warnings that ISIS would use her image for recruitment.

Facelifts, Comedy, and Career Reflections

  • ✨ Griffin discusses having undergone three facelifts, the most recent three months prior, and praises her surgeon's work.
  • 🎤 She reflects on the pressures faced by female comedians regarding their looks, contrasting her experiences with Joan Rivers, who also dealt with scrutiny over her appearance.
  • 📺 Griffin discusses her past difficult working relationship with Andy Cohen, attributing it to her direct communication style and his evolving role as an executive.
  • 🤝 She expresses a desire to reconcile with Cohen, despite his past public statements, and recounts successfully ending a long-standing "beef" with Demi Lovato.

Personal Life and Future Aspirations

  • 💰 Griffin states she is worth "low eight figures" but is ready for a partner to take on financial responsibilities, including paying for vacations.
  • 🏡 She humorously discusses the ideal partner, suggesting a wealthy tech CEO who is "loaded" and can provide luxurious experiences.
  • 🎙️ Griffin promotes her YouTube show "Kathy Griffin: Talk Your Head Off," her Patreon, and Substack, while also being active on other social media platforms.
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