Vogue Williams has publicly voiced her disapproval of Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis's romantic relationships, particularly his history of dating significantly younger women. Williams, speaking on her podcast "My Therapist Ghosted Me" with co-host Joanne McNally, highlighted Kiedis's age and the age difference with his current girlfriend, Eileen Kelly, which reportedly stands at 33 years.
Williams, 63, who has a noted pattern of dating younger partners, previously dated 19-year-old Australian model Helena Vestergaard when he was in his early fifties. Williams stated her disappointment, questioning the connection and common ground between Kiedis, described as being around 54 in the podcast discussion, and a 19-year-old.
"Dude, what are you talking about?" Williams remarked on the podcast. She expressed that while she admires the Red Hot Chili Peppers' music, Kiedis's dating choices are "really disappointing."
McNally echoed similar sentiments, suggesting that many men are attracted to significantly younger women. She noted that rockstars like Kiedis can maintain this pattern due to the allure of their fame and fortune, which can be attractive to young women. McNally humorously added that while she might have been interested in him in the past, she is now too old, and that Kiedis's current romantic choices elicit a reaction of "eww."
Williams's core message, delivered with a touch of humor, was encapsulated in the phrase, "just because you can doesn't mean you should." She also pointed out the potential social awkwardness when introducing a much younger partner to friends, questioning what common topics of conversation would exist.
Kiedis, who has been the lead singer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers since 1982, is also a father to his 18-year-old son, Everly Bear Kiedis, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Heather Christie. Kiedis has previously spoken about the positive impact of fatherhood, describing it as an experience that provides energy and makes one a better person.