During a candid conversation on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop podcast, comedian Nikki Glaser treated listeners to hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about her experiences on Raya, the exclusive dating app popular with celebrities.
Always embracing self-deprecating humor, Glaser shared amusing anecdotes about two Hollywood A-listers who appeared in her feed.
Glaser recalled with typical comedic flair how she would frequently encounter Ben Affleck’s verified profile while swiping through Raya. “Oh, I definitely when I used to be on Raya, he would come up. Very concentrated check mark. Yes,” she confessed, referring to the blue verification badge that confirms a user’s celebrity status. However, the interest proved to be decidedly one-sided. “And never getting it back,” Glaser added with mock disappointment. “There are so many celebrities that I saw on Raya.”
The irony was not lost on host Gwyneth Paltrow, who previously dated Affleck in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their high-profile relationship and subsequent breakup once dominated entertainment headlines, adding a humorous layer to Glaser’s dating app revelation.
Nikki Glaser Admits to Gwyneth Paltrow She Tried to Match with Her Ex Ben Affleck on Dating App Raya https://t.co/JHFC34ezn1
— People (@people) March 25, 2025Andrew Garfield’s Persistent Profile
When Paltrow expressed surprise at the number of celebrities using the app, Glaser revealed another recurring face in her Raya feed: Andrew Garfield. “I think Andrew Garfield’s face came up for me so many times. Multiple times,” Glaser said. Paltrow immediately approved, responding, “That would have been a good one. He’s gorgeous.”
Glaser then humorously analyzed the app’s algorithm, suggesting Garfield must have deliberately ignored her profile despite her repeated interest. “I’m sure he just didn’t see my profile, even though I clicked on his a million times,” she joked. The comedian described how Raya’s system seemed determined to keep showing her the same profiles, leading to multiple encounters with Garfield’s face. “Every time I’m like, ‘Yes, Andrew Garfield, like, duh.'”
Nikki Glaser was always swiping right on different stars — like Ben Affleck — during her Raya days. https://t.co/PspOknj7xu
— Us Weekly (@usweekly) March 26, 2025From Dating Apps to Award Shows
While the Raya stories provided plenty of laughs, Glaser also used the podcast appearance to tease her upcoming high-profile gig as host of the 2025 Golden Globe Awards. True to form, she couldn’t resist tying the two topics together, delivering a typically bold joke about Affleck that showcased why she’s become one of comedy’s most fearless voices.
Glaser’s willingness to share these personal, humorous dating app experiences—complete with celebrity name-drops and algorithm frustrations—makes for entertaining and relatable content. This combination of star power and everyday dating app struggles gives the story such broad appeal, while Glaser’s comedic delivery ensures the anecdotes land with maximum impact.
