Kate McKinnon, who has made audiences laugh with her acts on Saturday Night Live, recently made an unexpected health revelation, leaving fans stunned. She revealed that she has been diagnosed with a tongue condition, and the comedian didn’t try to hide any of the details about her condition.
For those unaware, Kate had joined the cast of NBC’s sketch comedy variety series in 2012, and soon she established herself as one of the greats in the world of comedy. Kate had stayed on SNL for nearly 10 years before she made her exit in 2022. All this while, she managed to keep her personal life under wraps until the media uncovered the identity of her alleged girlfriend, Jackie Abbott.
Who is Jackie Abbott?
Jackie Abbott, who is widely believed to be Kate McKinnon’s partner, is an actor, photographer, and artist from Stamford, Connecticut. According to the information on her website, she has studied drama at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Similar to Kate, she has a knack for comedy and has been trained in clowning. Just like Kate McKinnon, Jackie has been widely involved in the creative arts field with a focus on photography and acting. Unlike Kate, Jackie has an Instagram account, but it is used to showcase her professional photography. Beyond that, she keeps her personal life completely under wraps.
Jackie and Kate’s similar lifestyles and love for privacy have only fueled speculation about their relationship. Their dating buzz began back in 2017, when they attended the Emmy Awards together. They were seen embracing each other after Kate won her second Emmy. Later, RuPaul’s Drag Race judge Michelle Visage shared a photo on Instagram that night, captioning it: “Her girlfriend Jackie was just as lovely as she is!!” Although Kate has never confirmed the relationship, the public appearance and Michelle’s post made fans assume they have been together.
Are Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott dating?
Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott first met through common creative circles in New York. According to certain reports, they were active in theater and performance circles, and Jackie’s background in drama and Kate’s academic background in theater at Columbia University connected them. Furthermore, their mutual love for comedy, art, and even cats may have further connected them. Jackie once mentioned her tuxedo cat in an interview with Cosmopolitan. On the other hand, Kate has often spoken about her tuxedo cat, Nino, on The Tonight Show. Consequently, fans couldn’t help but take note of their adorable coincidence.
Are Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott married?
Several times rumours about Kate and Jackie’s marriage and kids have swirled on the internet. But they have remained tight-lipped about it. She never publicly addressed the online rumours about her marriage, even though speculation about her alleged romance with fellow comedian Leslie Jones surfaced in 2021. However, Kate had often revealed how she considers her cat, Nino, as her ‘son’. All Kate McKinnon has opened up about her personal life has been to GQ, where she clarified that she is someone who prefers not to share details about her personal life. It is exactly why we know so less about her love life.
What do you think about Kate McKinnon’s relationship buzz?
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