Bill Maher isn’t afraid to bring up contentious topics. His weapons are brutal honesty and sarcasm, which he uses like no other comedian in the business.
The comedian has won the hearts of his viewers with series like Politically Incorrect and Real Time with Bill Maher. Maher is candid about everything, especially his personal beliefs and viewpoints on a variety of topics.
Marriage is one of these topics. Maher is in his 60s and has no intention of marrying. Since he’s been in the spotlight, Maher has made it clear that he doesn’t want to marry. But that hasn’t stopped him from having a plethora of female companions.
Relationship Status
Maher has never married, but he has dated many women in the past. Maher’s girlfriends throughout the 1990s included Tracy Richman, Heather Hunter, Karin Taylor, Vanessa Kay, Brook Lee, Aiko Tanaka, Kaya Jones, Bai Ling, Rochelle Loewen, and Thora Birch.
Coco Johnsen and Bill Maher
In 2003, Maher began dating Playboy model Coco Johnsen, but the relationship quickly turned sour. Their relationship was short-lived, but it made headlines when Johnsen filed a $9 million lawsuit against Maher.
Maher allegedly made insulting racial remarks and embarrassed his girlfriend, causing her “pain and suffering,” according to the lawsuit. Maher allegedly offered to marry Johnson and financially support her. Similarly, the comedian allegedly used false promises to encourage her to leave her job as a flight attendant and model.
Maher’s lawyer defended him, saying he is a “confirmed bachelor, and a very famous one at that,” and that he “never pledged to marry.”
After the relationship ended, Maher’s lawyers filed a lawsuit in November 2004, alleging that Johnsen “initiated a campaign to ridicule, degrade, and extort ludicrous sums of money from Bill Maher.”
This wasn’t the first time Johnsen had been involved in a contentious legal battle. She was accused of rape and kidnapping by a previous boyfriend in 1997, according to reports. However, due to a lack of evidence, those charges were withdrawn. On May 2, 2005, Maher and Johnsen’s complaint was dismissed.
Karrine Steffans and Bill Maher
In 2005, Maher began dating Karrine Steffans, a novelist, and hip-hop model. Despite the fact that they divorced in 2006, it appears that they were still on good terms. Although the comedian was passionate about Steffans, she believed she needed to mature and discover herself first.
Cara Santa Maria and Bill Maher
From 2009 to 2011, Maher had a two-year relationship with Cara Santa Maria, a scientific communicator, writer, television broadcaster, and podcaster. In a statement to In Touch Weekly, Maher stated that their breakup was mutual and amicable.
Maria indicated that they will stay friends and collaborate in the future, while the comedian wished his ex-girlfriend nothing but the best.
Anjulie Persaud and Bill Maher
Maher’s current girlfriend, according to reports, is Anjulie Persaud, with whom he has been dating since 2014. Nicki Minaj, Benny Benassi, Diplo, Zedd, and Kelly Clarkson are among the artists who have collaborated with Persaud.
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Except for the fact that this is Maher’s longest relationship to date, not much is known about the couple.
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