Matthew Perry revealed that personality is one of the most important assets he looks for in a romantic partner.
The 53-year-old actor told People magazine that after several failed relationships because the women he dated were only interested in his money, he decided to fall in love with a woman who shared his wealth. have
“The next person I’m really going to take seriously is someone I’m going to love and not be afraid of the things that scare me…someone who stands up for themselves. I’ve been burned many times by women who Wants my money, doesn’t really care about me,” he explained.
Matthew Perry recently revealed that personality is one of the most important assets he looks for in a romantic partner.
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When asked about historic deal breakers, Perry doubled down on his conviction. “People I think are in it for the money. And that happens a lot more than you think. Someone who has their own wealth is a very important component to me.”
Matthew Perry talks about why he’s never found love and why he’ll only go after rich women
Alessandra Conti, a Beverly Hills-based celebrity matchmaker and dating expert, told Fox News Digital that Perry’s fear of getting involved with women who may not have genuine intentions is common among celebrities and high-powered men. who seek her services.
She explained that many of her clients hire her not only to find love, but specifically to weed out any women who might want them just for their money.
“I also like that he specifically uses the phrase ‘self-support,'” Conte added of Perry. “Men who are very high in their careers, which usually come with financial assets, want a woman who is extra. This is a woman who brings femininity and care and warmth and passion into their lives.”
Conti explained that ideally, a partner for a celebrity would come from a certain level of wealth. “So he or she is not completely shocked and disgusted by the lifestyle or just completely abandoned or just shocked by it,” she said.
George Clooney met his wife Amal, a successful human rights lawyer.
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“But I like matching public figures with down-to-earth people,” she added. Men and women who live life to the fullest and are interested outside of relationships, even if they are kindergarten teachers. It doesn’t matter what the job is, but where are the values?
George Clooney, once considered a lifelong bachelor, met his wife Amal Alamuddin, an international human rights attorney who represents high-profile clients including Julian Assange and former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Build your own successful practice.
The two bonded over their dedication to championing human rights around the world and co-founded the Clooney Foundation for Justice in 2016.
Conti said that in addition to using matchmaking companies like hers, celebrities often meet successful and wealthy partners through volunteer work or by attending high-end events and galas.
In 2006, Salma Hayek met French billionaire businessman François-Henri Pinault at a party in Venice, Italy. The couple welcomed daughter Valentina in 2007 and married in 2009.
Salma Hayek married French billionaire Francois Henri Pinault in 2009.
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Miranda Kerr was first introduced to billionaire Snap CEO Evan Spiegel at the 2014 Louis Vuitton event in New York City. The couple has been married since 2017 and has two sons.
In addition to Hayek and Kerr, a number of female celebrities, including Janet Jackson, Elle McPherson and Mariah Carey, have dated or married billionaires. Conti shared her insight into why famous women may choose more wealthy partners than their male counterparts.
“I think a lot of women are more attracted to famous men who come from very strong financial backgrounds because often there’s that provider dynamic, the protector dynamic, which is attractive to a woman, even For the quote. Exclude an alpha female or even a woman who is a public figure or a celebrity,” she said.
“A lot of times when they’re in their day jobs, they’re going, they’re the boss. But when they’re in their romantic relationships, they want to exercise their femininity.”
Miranda Kerr married billionaire Snap CEO Evan Spiegel in 2014.
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In recent years, many celebrities have turned to dating apps to find relationships. Raya, an exclusive members-only dating app for celebrities and influencers, is especially popular with stars looking to find love with partners who have also achieved a certain level of wealth, status and fame.
Drew Barrymore, Channing Tatum, Demi Lovato, Kieran Shipka and Olivia Rodrigo are among the stars who have tried to find romance in Rhea.
On “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” in 2020, Barrymore said that going through Raya was like “looking for a week”.
She admits to Cohen, herself a Raya user.
Simone Biles met her fiancé, Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens, at Raya.
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She continued, “And my friends gave me this sense of false confidence. They were like, ‘You should try this. You’re going to do well.'” It was a car wreck.”
However, Raya has some success stories. Olympian Simone Biles met her fiance, Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens, on the app in March 2020 shortly before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The NFL star later admitted he “hadn’t heard of” the four-time Olympic gold medalist when they first played.
“I don’t know who she was,” Owens told Texas Monthly in June 2021. “I just hadn’t heard of it, and when I told her, it’s one of the things she likes.”
They went public with their relationship in August 2020 and announced their engagement in February.
“Real Housewives of Orange County” Almaghan King and President Joe Biden’s nephew Cuff Biden-Owens, seen here in 2009, tied the knot three weeks after meeting in Raya.
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“Real Women of Orange County” alum Megan King and President Joe Biden’s nephew Cuff Biden-Owens began a short-lived romance after they met on the app in September 2021. The couple got married three weeks later but separated after two months of marriage.
Regardless of how they met, Conti told Fox News Digital that she believes celebrities like Perry prioritize strong values over financial considerations when it comes to dating.
“I understand what Matthew is saying, and I think it’s a bit misleading to look for a rich woman,” she said. “So what I’ve found is that women who have successful marriages and relationships with high-achieving men aren’t necessarily billionaires, but they have a strong value system that’s rooted in family. “
She continued, “It’s about relationships and friendships and experiences. So that’s where he really prioritizes. He has to prioritize meeting women who aren’t necessarily financially driven. It’s really That’s what I think he’s trying to convey.”
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