7 Famous Whiners That Swear They Can’t Get A Date
Posted by: Olivia Allin
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4:00PM, Tuesday October 13th 2009
In a recent interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Robert Pattinson said that he is totally bewildered by his fame and hopes that “New Moon” will calm down his rabid fans since he’s not the focus of the film. Yeah, fat chance on that. Still, Robert seems to have pretty good perspective on the whole thing. “I just don’t take any of it seriously,” he said. “It’s just a job and while it’s a job I love, girls scream out for Edward [Cullen], not Robert. I still can’t get a date.” Wait just a second. Robert “Sparkles” Pattinson can’t get a date?!?! Not only did he crush the Kristen Stewart rumors, but now fans are going to try to drag him home! [The Insider]
Interestingly, plenty of celebs lament the difficulties of dating while famous. After the jump, a selection of those who say it’s especially hard.
- Hayden Panettiere not only can’t find lovin’, she also blames the tabloids for her breakup from fellow “Heroes” star, Milo Ventimiglia. “People have no idea what they do to peoples’ relationships,” she said. “They destroy them. The paparazzi and the public. The public wants to read about your personal life, and the paparazzi give it to them by nosing into your personal life and saying things that are just not true and horrible.” [Star Pulse] —I guess I’d be pissed if I lost Milo, too.
- Tim Gunn is pretty unfazed by his lack of dates. “I haven’t been on a date in 26 years,” he’s said. “I’m not even remotely looking. To have a relationship would require time. I don’t have any time, so it wouldn’t be fair to someone else. It might sound selfish, but I’m very happy being alone.” [OK! Weekly] — I almost forgot. There’s nothing wrong with being happily single!
- Meghan McCain blogged on The Daily Beast earlier this year that she can’t date after her dad’s run for office. She said, “I am not only turned off by people who voted for Barack Obama, but I am also turned off by people that voted for my dad—or more so, obsessive supporters of my dad.” One crazy McCain supporter (as if there is another kind) said she could be “his Cindy” and asked if she “ever wore pearls because they probably would look as good on me as they do on my mother.” [Thaindian News] — Gross. Don’t guys know that coming onto our mothers only makes our moms happy?
- Kelly Clarkson claims she doesn’t meet any single men. “I’m not dating anyone,” she said. “I just had this conversation with my girlfriends out on the road, my backup singers. We don’t ever meet anyone ‘cause we’re constantly around married men. And you’re always working. So, I don’t even know how I’m ever going to meet anyone, unless they’re a mic tech, or a guitar tech. I don’t know if I could go out with a celebrity. I’d rather have someone that’s, I don’t know, an accountant. I don’t know, a normal job. I love my job, but I like having my separate life.” [Celebuzz] — Just take a cue from Britney and hook up with your manager or back-up dancers.
- When supermodels can’t even get a man, what chance do the rest of us have? In 2007, Elle MacPherson said she hadn’t had a date in way too long. She said, “It’s crazy but, apart from a brief romantic intermission last summer, I have been single and celibate for two years. How boring is that?” Despite being linked to numerous dudes, Elle says those are rumors and that most men are intimidated by the 43-year-old’s looks. [AZ Central] — I’m also intimidated by her looks. Poor woman.
- Not long before meeting his girlfriend Miranda Kerr, Orlando Bloom thought dating was hopeless. “You can’t date if you’re famous,” he said. “There are complications in relationships between men and women. There always will be. But there’s also the celebrity aspect of it. It’s like you travel so much and it feels like the options are endless. People think getting a new partner is like getting a new car.” [Celebrity Nation] — Sounds like Orlando drove away the winner.
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amandabear
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 03:14 pm: [report]
One more reason to love Tim Gunn. I’m increasingly happy being single, and in this relationship-obsessive culture it’s nice to be reminded from time to time that it’s okay to be alone.
Steph Pro
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 03:20 pm: [report]
Tim Gunn is awesome. I think being comfortable with being alone is one of the most important steps in finding one’s self. If you are not happy being alone, how can you make someone fill that void?
Pinky
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 03:31 pm: [report]
Poor Pattinson…although I’m old enough to be his mum…I’d give him my # and my heart
goofyjj
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 03:45 pm: [report]
Mehhan McCain is an idiot. she is turned off by anyone with an open mind and opinion different than hers? she’ll be alone for a LONG time
I (heart) Tim Gunn. He’s so cool
Michell
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 03:49 pm: [report]
Rob,
Sorry to break it to you, but it is you we love. Just roll with it. You and kristen are an adorable couple, but if it doesn’t work out, there are plenty of woman out there that would gladly work you like a rib.
Squidtermz
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 04:02 pm: [report]
I believe it. If RPAT was just an average duder. He would probably have a cute girlfriend sure. Cuz, he aint ugly. But nobody would care. It’s the fame and the fact that other women want him that makes him desirable. “oooh look at me, I’m with a star” ahhh to be famous. Must suck.
LilMissSunshine
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 04:54 pm: [report]
I actually think dating a celebrity would be a con for me. All the gossip rags and blogs tend to attack the girlfriends of celebrities. I like my privacy and am especially private about romantic relationships. I would hate to lose that. But hey if I liked the guy enough I’d date him. But I would definitely try to keep it quiet. I don’t want my 15 minutes of fame for dating some guy aka being called a fame-whore/ gold digger/ simply ugly or not good enough for said man.
impoddity
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 06:58 pm: [report]
@squidtermz: ROFL
@LittleMessSunshine: I second that!
I think it’s great to be comfortable enough with oneself to be single. It’s when a person (thinks they) cannot function outside of a romantic relationship that worries me.
hawaiianpeach
wrote on October 13 2009 @ 11:03 pm: [report]
@impoddity - Singledom is royalty! Freedom! And it gives you a chance to put your best hand together before you lay down some cards for someone else to see.
BlueVibe
wrote on October 14 2009 @ 09:48 am: [report]
Actually, I totally believe that it’s hard to find a date if you’re a celebrity. You’d have to miraculously find someone who wasn’t a stalker and wasn’t hoping s/he could use you to boost their own career. Which pretty much leaves people who don’t want that much attention, and they wouldn’t want to date a celebrity, either, and be under scrutiny all the time. You could pretty much only date other famous people, so you’d all have demanding schedules and no time, really, to spend on a relationship.
I wouldn’t want to date somebody famous. I wouldn’t want to have the pressure of trying to keep up with the demands on their time, the scrutiny of my looks and lifestyle, and the inconvenience of not even being able to go grocery shopping without being recognized and pestered.
Biwlwick
wrote on October 15 2009 @ 10:43 am: [report]
Is Mr. Gunn really whining? It seems to me he is simply stating what he sees as a realistic assessment of his situation.