Bill Muray and Kelis have reportedly split up following what was rumored to be a whirlwind summer romance.
Speculation regarding their relationship began circulating after 72-year-old Murray, a father of six, was spotted at several of 44-year-old Kelis' performances.
The initial spark seemed to have ignited when Murray was seen enjoying the 'Bossy' singer's performance at the Mighty Hoopla festival in Brockwell Park, South London, as reported by The Sun.
An image taken backstage during the concert further fueled the rumors.
An inside source confirmed to The Sun: "They’ve met up in the States before which got people in the industry talking, and now are meeting up in London while they’re both here. They’ve clearly hit it off."
The source further highlighted: "Whatever it is that has brought them together, and however unlikely it seems, they are both single and are having fun despite the fairly big age gap."
It would now appear as if the summer fling is over as a source has since confirmed to The Sun that the couple have parted ways.
The source told the outlet: "Kelis and Bill were - and still are - very fond of each other but things just ran their course. They both have busy schedules and after a whirlwind romance decided to go their separate ways. They hope to remain friends but also plan to get on with their lives."
Both Murray and Kelis have recently faced personal losses, which likely contributed to their initial romance.
Kelis lost her husband, Mike Mora, to a battle with stage four stomach cancer in 2022. Speaking about her grief, she shared her perspective on appreciating time and valuing people, stating: "It doesn't change the fact that I'm heartbroken. But it does change how I choose to approach it... I'm really big on celebrating people when they're here. I don't feel like it's as useful when they're gone," per Revolt.
Similarly, Murray's estranged wife, Jennifer Butler, passed away in 2021. Although the couple had filed for divorce in 2008, they reportedly remained in contact until her passing.
Despite these shared experiences, Kelis took to social media to dispel the swirling rumors about her and Murray.
Posting a series of images from her beach vacation in Greece, where she was seen enjoying the sun in a colorful bikini and leaping into the crystal-clear waters, the singer seemed eager to put an end to the speculation - though the rumors remained.
