Anthony Kiedis, one of the most recognizable faces in contemporary rock as the frontman of Red Hot Chili Peppers, has achieved considerable success and left a lasting legacy in music. However, fame has come at a high price.
From public feuds with Mike Patton of Faith No More and members of Guns N’ Roses to controversies over cultural appropriation, Kiedis and the band have frequently made headlines for their conduct as public figures.
Additionally, Kiedis has faced criticism for his erratic dating history, particularly for relationships with younger women. Here’s a look at who he is dating in 2024, and an explanation of the photos currently trending.
Is Anthony Kiedis single or seeing someone?
The recent buzz around Anthony Kiedis’s relationship status in 2024 has been fueled by numerous pictures of him with different women circulating online. However, as fans who have followed the singer since his rise to fame may know, not all of these images are recent.
The most talked-about photos feature Kiedis with model Helena Vestergaard, showing him in a blue sweater and her dressed in black. These photos were taken around 2014 when Kiedis was 52 and Vestergaard was about 21. As Kiedis revealed in a BBC Radio interview, their relationship lasted two years, starting when Vestergaard was still a minor, which is contributing to the current controversy.
Since then, Vestergaard has been linked to several individuals, but two other relationships have recently resurfaced in photos. One is with Vanessa Wilhomem, a 32-year-old model whom Kiedis dated immediately after Vestergaard. Their relationship was brief, likely lasting less than a year.
In May of that year, Kiedis was seen with a blonde woman, presumed to be around 20 years old, leaving Joan’s On Third in West Hollywood. They had lunch together and shared a close embrace before parting ways.
The importang thing is that all the photos circulating now are at least a decade old. However, it’s unlikely that Kiedis is single in 2024. He has often mentioned that while he struggles with long-term relationships, he also finds it difficult to be alone. In a 2016 interview with Stern, Kiedis revealed he sometimes had over 100 partners in one year and commented on his difficulty with commitment:
“Maybe it is because I never learned to live in a relationship,” he said. “And as silly as it sounds, I do not understand women yet. They remain a mystery.” When asked if he fears ending up alone, he responded, “I talked about this yesterday with a friend: do we focus on finding a person who fits with us, or will we remain single? I am open to both. If the right one comes—wonderful. If not, I accept what the universe has intended for me.”