Who Is Comedian Shane Gillis' Ex-Girlfriend?
Relationship Timeline
Comedian Shane Gillis and social media influencer Grace Brassel confirmed their relationship in a TikTok video in July 2024. They officially broke up in 2025. A source close to them told PEOPLE in November 2025 that the couple separated "a number of months ago."
Early Appearances and Confirmation
The two were first spotted together at NFL player Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo's wedding in Rhode Island in late June 2024. Initially, they did not discuss their relationship publicly but later confirmed it in a TikTok video that same month.
Grace Brassel's Public Mentions
In December 2024, Brassel referred to Gillis in another TikTok video, describing him as "the best comedian in the whole wide world." During their time together, she shared several glimpses of their relationship on social media, while Gillis tended to keep his personal life more private.
About the Author
Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE and has worked there since 2024. Her writing has appeared in Women’s Health Magazine, PopSugar, VeryWell Mind, Business Insider, and The Chicago Reader.
“A source close to the situation confirmed to PEOPLE in November 2025 that Gillis and Brassel had broken up ‘a number of months ago.’”
“She was ‘dating the best comedian in the whole wide world.’”
Author's summary: Shane Gillis and Grace Brassel’s relationship lasted from mid-2024 until early 2025, with Brassel openly sharing their romance on social media while Gillis kept a lower profile.