Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 22, 2025 · Entertainment

73-Year-Old Star and Rising Singer Spark Red Carpet Dating Rumors!

Actress Christine Baranski sparked dating dating rumors with a much younger star this week; Christine pictured July 30

SHOCKING ROMANCE ALERT!

The entertainment world is abuzz with whispers of a sizzling new romance between Hollywood legend Christine Baranski and rising star King Princess, whose real name is Mikaela Mullaney Straus. The 73-year-old Gilded Age actress and the 26-year-old singer have been sparking dating rumors after being spotted holding hands on multiple red carpet appearances.

Fans are going wild with speculation about the possible May-December lesbian romance between the two talented ladies, who seem to be having the time of their lives together. And if that wasn't enough, King Princess has only added fuel to the fire by sharing two Instagram photos of them looking cozy and adorable at the re-opening night of Mamma Mia on Broadway.

Fans online speculated that the 73-year-old Gilded Age star and 26-year-old singer King Princess were in a May-December lesbian romance after the two were spotted holding hands during two recent red carpet appearances; pictured August 18

The singer captioned the mid-week post with a cheeky "#loveislove," leaving fans and followers wondering what's really going on behind closed doors. "My fave thing about this is idk if this is real or not," one enthusiastic commenter exclaimed, collecting over 3,000 likes in just a matter of hours.

But let's get to the juicy part – did you know that King Princess and Christine Baranski met while filming season two of Nicole Kidman-led Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers? The younger actress played the role of Tina, an irritable lesbian pianist with "rage issues," which sparked a strong bond between her and the seasoned star.

In an exclusive interview with Interview magazine earlier this month, King Princess opened up about their connection with Christine Baranski. When asked about their friendship, she warned that "people will talk" if they reveal too much about each other. But it seems like the cat's out of the bag now!

Adding fuel to the fire, King - whose real name is Mikaela Mullaney Straus - shared two Instagram photos of them looking cozy at the re-opening night of Mamma Mia on Broadway

The two ladies have been friends for a while now, and in the same interview, Christine Baranski gushed about Mikaela, saying that she was "perfectly cast" as Tina on Nine Perfect Strangers. King Princess also shared her thoughts on the show, revealing that she related to the character's storyline because it's something everyone can identify with at some point in their lives.

But here's where things get really interesting – Christine Baranski has been singing a different tune lately. Just days ago, she criticized Gayle King and Katy Perry in an interview, which led fans to wonder if there was more to her sudden change of heart than meets the eye. Some are even speculating that her newfound connection with King Princess might be behind her harsh words towards the two celebrities.

The Hollywood legend's love life has been making headlines for a while now, but this latest development is definitely one of the most intriguing. When asked about their friendship, Christine Baranski called it "possibly the greatest gift." Could there be more to it than just a simple friendship? The world is watching with bated breath as these two talented ladies continue to charm and delight us on screen.

The women posed hand-in-hand at the opening night of The Picture of Dorian Gray in March

The real question on everyone's mind now is – are King Princess and Christine Baranski secretly dating, or is this all just a clever publicity stunt? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: their chemistry on and off screen is undeniable. Stay tuned for more updates on this sizzling romance!

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com

The ladies met while they appeared as co-stars on season two of the Nicole Kidman-led Hulu series Nine Perfect Strangers; L-R Maise Richardson-Sellers, King Princess, Dolly Deleon, Murray Bartlett, Aras Aydin, Christine Baranski, Annie Murphy, and Henry Golding

Photos:

  • King Princess and Christine Baranski at the re-opening night of Mamma Mia on Broadway
  • Mikaela Mullaney Straus (King Princess) in Nine Perfect Strangers as Tina, an irritable lesbian pianist with "rage issues"
  • Christine Baranski and Gayle King at a red carpet event

L-R Molly De Leon, King Princess, and Annie Murphy seen in Nine Perfect Strangers season two