Comedian and actor Dane Cook, known for his energetic stand-up and roles in films like Good Luck Chuck and My Best Friend's Girl, has had a public romantic life that has evolved alongside his career. His relationships, often marked by significant age differences, have frequently garnered media attention, culminating in his recent marriage to Kelsi Taylor.
Cook's earlier romantic history includes a long-term relationship with Raquel Houghton. The couple dated from 2004 to 2009, a period that coincided with Cook's rise to mainstream comedic fame. While details about how they met or the specific nature of their public appearances are not widely documented, their five-year relationship was one of his more enduring early public partnerships.
Following his relationship with Houghton, Cook's dating life continued to draw interest. In 2007, he was reportedly seen kissing Nicole Scherzinger, the lead singer of The Pussycat Dolls, at a Hollywood club. However, this appeared to be a brief encounter, with reports indicating the romance did not progress further.
Around 2010, rumors circulated about a relationship between Cook and actress and dancer Julianne Hough. While neither party publicly confirmed their romance, they were reportedly photographed together at various Hollywood hotspots, and Hough was seen attending one of Cook's shows. This alleged relationship occurred when Hough was 22 and Cook was 38.
From 2011 to 2014, Dane Cook was in an on-again, off-again relationship with media personality Amanda Cerny. Their relationship began when Cerny was 20 years old and Cook was 39, marking another instance of a notable age gap in his dating history. The couple was photographed together on several occasions throughout their time together, maintaining a public, albeit intermittent, connection for several years.
Cook's most significant and widely discussed relationship began in 2017 with singer and fitness instructor Kelsi Taylor. The couple met at a game night hosted at Cook's house. Despite a substantial 26-year age difference – Cook being 45 and Taylor 19 when they started dating – their relationship quickly became serious. Cook publicly praised Taylor on social media, often sharing photos and expressing his admiration for her. He humorously addressed the age gap in his stand-up comedy, acknowledging the public's perception while emphasizing their genuine connection.
After five years of dating, Cook proposed to Taylor in July 2022 at York Beach, Maine, a location that held special significance for them. Taylor shared her excitement on Instagram, writing, "Fiancé has a nice ring to it! The secret's out! @danecook and I are engaged." The engagement was widely reported, and the couple openly discussed their plans for the future.
Dane Cook and Kelsi Taylor officially tied the knot on September 23, 2023, in an intimate ceremony held at a private resort in Oahu, Hawaii. The couple chose Hawaii because of its special place in their hearts, having been one of their first trips together. The wedding was attended by approximately 20 close friends and relatives. Taylor shared photos from the wedding, including one captioned, "Walking into the rest of my life with @danecook." The marriage marked a new chapter for Cook, who had previously stated he might never marry, but found a deep connection with Taylor. Their relationship continues to be a prominent aspect of his public life, often highlighted by their shared social media presence and Cook's continued comedic references to their age-gap dynamic, always with his wife's approval.