Kelis has responded to ongoing rumors that she’s dating actor Bill Murray but didn’t really confirm or deny that they were together.
On Thursday (June 8), The U.S. Sun reported that Kelis and the Ghostbusters star were spotted together at her recent Mighty Hoopla set in London. Murray has also been seen following the “Milkshake” singer around at several of her other shows, which led to speculation that the pair were romantically entangled.
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Kelis then posted a bikini-clad picture to Instagram on Saturday (June 10), which caused fans to immediately flock to the comment section with Bill Murray speculation, including one fan who accused Kelis of “riding his wave” to fame and fortune. Kelis replied but didn’t confirm nor deny reports that she had a new beau.
“Lol yeah maybe for now everyone’s dumb and will believe anything but the best part is we are both blessed, rich and happy,” Kelis replied. “So who’s really laughing now that’s funny.”
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The Sun previously reported that the two bonded over the passing of their subsequent partners. Kelis’ second husband Mike Mora died in March last year, while Murray’s estranged wife, Jennifer, passed away in 2021.
The singer had spoken with PEOPLE about the difficult transition but also expressed how thankful she was to be able to have a slow goodbye.
“It wasn’t something that was sudden,” she said. “We were able to prepare, and love, and say goodbye. We were able to spend the time that we needed to, as much as we were given, the best way that we could. Is it a great situation? No, it’s freaking awful, but I am grateful.”
She added: “It was out of our hands from the beginning. We’re just grateful for what we had. It’s part of life.”
A source told The Sun that Kelis and Bill Murray had “clearly hit it off.”
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“Whatever it is that has brought them together, and however unlikely it seems, they are both single and are having fun despite the fairly big age gap,” the source claimed.
Kelis was previously married to Nas for several years before the singer filed for divorce from the rapper in 2009, citing “mental and physical abuse.” The two were officially divorced a year later.
