She’s blonde, she’s charming, she’s mastered British wit like it’s nobody’s business and she may or may not be romantically involved with Andrew Garfield (Okay, okay—wishful thinking). Whether you’ve binged episode after episode of her YouTube series Chicken Shop Date or have caught a snippet of her flirting on the red carpet with your favorite Hollywood hotties, Amelia Dimoldenberg is the next big thing. Read all about the 30-year-old comedian here!
Who is Amelia Dimoldenberg—a.k.a.—the Chicken Shop Date girl?
The fearless media personality, who is somehow entirely unphased by awkwardness, first brought her iconic interview series to life back in 2014. Her first guest was Ghetts, a British rapper, and the duo got to know each other over a meal shared at a spot called Chicken Cottage. For those unfamiliar with the format of these one-of-a-kind, sometimes-awkward but always-hilarious videos, Dimoldenberg and her guest, whether it be an actor, musician, comedian or famous face, hit up a local fast food chicken spot, where she hits them with questions about themselves in her deadpan style, almost as if they were on a date—a very awkward one, at that.
“There’s more similarities than there are differences, really, because you’re trying to get to know someone,” she told TODAY of these interviews being similar to first dates. “With an interview, it’s very one-sided. I’m the one asking the questions. But on a lot of dates, it’s exactly the same thing.”
For the social media star, despite the fact that she’s rubbed elbows with some of Hollywood’s biggest names, her mission is simple. “I am not interested in just doing something for the sake of it, or to make X amount of money, or to be famous in a certain way,” she told The Cut. “I am more concerned with just making things that are quality and that aren’t polarizing or divisive. It’s just stuff that’s good.”
Amelia Dimoldenberg on the red carpet
During her run as host of Chicken Shop Date, Dimoldenberg has caused several instances of flirting frenzy that took over the internet. For example, her 2021 interview with rapper Jack Harlow had viewers giddy, as their chemistry and flirtatious banter was entirely off the charts. For Dimoldenberg, her show isn’t the only thing she’s become known for. Her red carpet interviewing has also created tons of buzz over the years, specifically, an instance including British actor Andrew Garfield.
What’s the story with Amelia Dimoldenberg and Andrew Garfield?
Whether it was her Chicken Shop persona or genuine flirtation, a giggly interview on the red carpet of the Golden Globes between these two made for a swoon-worthy watch—and not long ago, this duo continued to play into the romance allegations when he appeared on an episode of Chicken Shop Date.
Dimoledenberg hilariously starts the interview off with “Don’t do anything weird.” She continues, “Like bring out a ring. Or get down on one knee. Like, I’m not in the mood today.” The long-awaited video prompted an outpouring of support, with comments reading, “This video is either an absolute masterclass in acting or a public declaration of true love, there’s no in-between.” Another viewer wrote, “Has Amelia ever been THIS smiley and nervous on one of these dates ???? I feel like I’m interrupting them watching this.”
“I have said before, I don’t see why I couldn’t meet someone, like a romantic partner, via the show. Maybe some people might think that is really deluded,” Dimoldenberg told TODAY. “I think part of me honestly believes, like, I am actually trying to meet someone and fall in love. And I think that genuine feeling is brought through within the show.”
