Who Is Comedian Shane Gillis' Ex-Girlfriend?
All About Influencer Grace Brassel
Comedian Shane Gillis and digital creator Grace Brassel publicly confirmed their relationship through a TikTok video in July 2024, after being spotted together at the Rhode Island wedding of NFL player Christian McCaffrey and model Olivia Culpo earlier that summer. The couple quietly ended their relationship in 2025.
The Relationship Timeline
After months of speculation, Gillis and Brassel shared a short TikTok clip that confirmed their romance in July 2024. The following December, Brassel appeared in another post in which she affectionately referred to Gillis as:
"dating the best comedian in the whole wide world."
Although Brassel often included snapshots of their relationship on social media, Gillis remained reserved and rarely discussed his personal life in public.
The Breakup
According to a source close to the couple, the pair separated "a number of months ago," as confirmed to PEOPLE in November 2025. No additional details about the reason for their split have been shared.
About Grace Brassel
Grace Brassel is a social media influencer known for her engaging online presence and previous television appearance on Dr. Phil. She frequently creates lifestyle and comedy content across TikTok and Instagram.
About the Writer
This article was written by Jordana Comiter, an Associate Editor on PEOPLE’s Evergreen team. She joined the publication in 2024, with prior work featured in Women’s Health Magazine, PopSugar, VeryWell Mind, Business Insider, and The Chicago Reader.
Author’s Summary: Shane Gillis and Grace Brassel’s relationship, publicly confirmed in 2024 and ended in 2025, attracted attention for its openness online despite the comedian’s typically private nature.