Teri Hatcher has decided to step away from the world of online dating after a less-than-pleasant experience on the app Hinge. The 59-year-old actress shared her story with Entertainment Tonight, revealing that she was removed from the app after users reported her profile as fake.
“I did get kicked off of Hinge,” Hatcher said. “There were enough people that I did not respond to, because they would text me things like, ‘Are you still real and spectacular?’ And I’m like, ‘OK, that’s not who I want to date.'”
The Desperate Housewives star explained that her lack of responses led to users thinking someone was impersonating her, which ultimately got her booted from the platform. Reflecting on the experience, Hatcher admitted, “It was probably silly to even try it, but I was kind of trying to say to the universe, ‘I’m open. I’m not afraid.’ I was trying to do that, but I think it’s the wrong place for me.”
Despite her departure from dating apps, Hatcher remains optimistic about finding love. “My heart is open,” she said. “I have lovely friends. I travel, I experience things. I take care of my parents. I love my cats. I garden. I go to the beach. It’s just a very full life and the truth is, I think this person, if there ever is one, is just going to have to be really special, you know?”
Hatcher has decided to focus on living her best life rather than endlessly swiping for potential partners. “Rather than pining away,” she said, “I’ve chosen to just put a lot of effort into the life I want to live.”
Hinge isn’t the only app Hatcher has tried. Earlier this year, she revealed that she has experimented with several dating platforms, including the exclusive app Raya. During an appearance on HSN+’s Getting Grilled With Curtis Stone, she mentioned that Raya was filled with “guys [who] only want to date 30-year-olds.”
These experiences have solidified her decision to abandon online dating altogether. “I’m definitely done with the dating apps,” she asserted. “And I feel like if there’s any way I’ll go somewhere and meet someone, that’s what it’s gonna have to be.”
Hatcher emphasized that she is content with her current life. “I have a really full life,” she said. “I’m happy and busy with what I’m doing. I don’t need a man. I have a cat,” she joked.
Before venturing into the world of dating apps, Hatcher was married twice. She first tied the knot with Markus Leithold in 1988, but their marriage ended after just 11 months. She later married Jon Tenney in 1994, and the couple welcomed their daughter, Emerson, three years later. Hatcher and Tenney divorced in 2003 after six years of marriage.
Hatcher’s experience is not unique among celebrities. In 2020, Sharon Stone faced a similar situation when her Bumble profile was closed due to users reporting it as fake. Bumble quickly restored her account and apologized for the misunderstanding.
It’s not uncommon for celebrities to face skepticism on mainstream dating apps. Many, like Hatcher, turn to exclusive platforms like Raya, which caters to people in creative industries. However, even these apps come with their own set of challenges and limitations.
Launched in 2015, Raya is known for its exclusivity, accepting only a small number of elite applicants. The app has a rigorous application process, requiring referrals from three people and approval from an anonymous panel of judges. Despite its allure, many users, especially non-celebrities, find the app overwhelming and unproductive.
Hatcher’s decision to quit online dating reflects a broader trend among celebrities who find the digital dating world to be more trouble than it’s worth. While apps like Raya offer a private space for the elite, they also create a digital culture where intimacy is limited to a select few.
As Hatcher continues to live her fulfilling life, she remains open to the possibility of meeting someone special in a more organic way. For now, she is content with her friends, family, and beloved cats, proving that happiness doesn’t always require a romantic partner.
