Bill Murray, Hollywood’s most unexpected wildcard, has finally addressed those rumors—that he and Kelis, yes, the “Milkshake” legend herself, were a thing. And let’s just say, he’s enjoying the free press.
The 74-year-old comedy icon stopped by Sway in the Morning on SiriusXM and gave us all a front-row seat to his amusement at the whole situation.
“I met this girl named Kelis,” he said, casually dropping her name like they just linked up for a coffee. “I got great press that I was dating her. That really raised my cred a lot.”
Let’s pause for a second. Bill Murray—Bill Freakin’ Murray—needed more credibility? Apparently, yes. And dating Kelis was his golden ticket.
The Ghostbusters star went on to confess that he’s actually been a Kelis fan for years—since her 1999 music video with Ol’ Dirty Bastard for Got Your Money.
“I’m going, ‘Who is the girl with the red hair?’” Bill recalled, probably adjusting his bifocals. “And it was Kelis, so I decided to meet her sometime. Turns out, she’s spectacular.”
Now, if you thought Bill was about to confirm some whirlwind, age-defying romance, you’d be wrong. When asked if they were ever officially a couple, he responded with a firm shake of the head. No words, just a solid, grandpa-style head shake.
But wait—there’s a plot twist. Bill didn’t entirely shut down the idea of potentially romancing Kelis.
“Y’know, one of us could be on the rebound any second,” he said with a mischievous chuckle, proving that even at 74, he’s still got game.
For context, these rumors first started in June 2023 when Bill was spotted at one of Kelis’s London shows, probably vibing to Milkshake while contemplating the complexities of modern dating.
So, are they together? No. Could they be? Maybe. Is this the most unexpected yet oddly delightful celebrity rumor of the decade? Absolutely.