Kate McKinnonKnown for her performances in Barbie and the 2016 film Ghostbusters, she has not been very open about her relationship status. However, for quite some time, fans have sparked conversations on social media about Kate McKinnon and actress Jackie Abbott as a couple, but how legitimate is this rumor?
Here you have all the information about the rumors that Abbott is Kate McKinnon's girlfriend.
Are Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott dating?
Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott have not given any statements confirming that they are dating.
According to a report by CosmopolitanThe duo was first photographed together in 2016 attending the Broadway show Fun/Home. However, they never addressed the relationship rumors surrounding them. During a talk with GQ In 2018, Kate McKinnon opened up about how she refrains from revealing details like her dating status, saying, “When I was in my twenties, I decided that I didn't feel comfortable sharing personal details like I had in previous years. And since then I have continued with that.”
Additionally, there haven't been many cases where McKinnon and Abbott have been seen together. During her speech at the 2017 Emmys, McKinnon said, “Thank you, Jack, I love you,” after winning best supporting actress in a comedy role, further fueling dating rumors. However, it is not confirmed whether the name 'Jack' in the speech refers to Abbott. (through Tres Aleatoire's YouTube)
The rumors sparked even more after TV star Michelle Visage posted an image showing McKinnon and Abbott along with RuPaul, and more. In the caption, Visage commented on Kate McKinnon and Abbot, writing, “Her girlfriend Jackie was just as lovely as her!!” which drove the fans crazy.
Apart from this duo, he has never mentioned any relationship between them.