Kate McKinnon, known for her portrayals in Barbie and the 2016 movie, Ghostbusters, has not been much open about her dating status. However, for quite a while, fans have stirred conversations on social media about Kate McKinnon and actress Jackie Abbott being a couple, but how legitimate is this rumor?

Here is all the information about the rumors that suggest that Abbott is Kate McKinnon’s girlfriend.

Are Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott dating?

Kate McKinnon and Jackie Abbott have not given any statements that confirm that they are dating.

According to a report by Cosmopolitan, the duo was first pictured together in 2016 attending the Broadway show Fun/Home. However, they never addressed the relationship rumors around them. During a chat with GQ in 2018, Kate McKinnon talked about how she refrains from disclosing her details like her dating status, and said, ”I decided in my mid-20s that I didn’t feel comfortable sharing personal details as I had in the previous few years. And I just have run with that ever since.”

Additionally, there haven’t been many instances when McKinnon and Abbott have been seen together. During her speech at the 2017 Emmys, McKinnon said, ”Thank you, Jack, I love you,” after she bagged the award for best supporting actress in a comedy role, which further fueled the dating rumors. However, it isn’t confirmed whether the name ‘Jack’ in the speech is referred to Abbott. (via Tres Aleatoire’s YouTube)

The rumors further sparked after TV star Michelle Visage posted an image that featured McKinnon and Abbott along with RuPaul, and more. In the caption, Visage commented on Kate McKinnon and Abbot and wrote, ”Her girlfriend Jackie was just as lovely as she is!!” which sent the fans into a frenzy.

Apart from this duo has never made any mention of any relationship being in between them.