Debbie Harry Doesn't Think a Relationship Is 'Possible' at Age 79. Why She's Still 'Curious' About Dating

Mar. 15, 2025

Debbie Harry in New York City in September 2024.Photo:Mike Coppola/Getty

Mike Coppola/Getty

Romance isn’t completely off the table forDebbie Harry.In a new interview withThe Times, the Blondie frontwoman opened up about her love life and why she remains “curious” about dating at age 79.Harry told the outlet she doesn’t think it’s “possible” for her to get into a relationship, though she also hasn’t ventured into the modern world of dating online: “I haven’t tried. I like chemistry between people.“Debbie Harry in New York City in February 2024.Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty"I had a friend who was an avid practitioner of online dating and she met a terrific guy,” said the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member. “But I don’t know if I’m in the right position to be dating online.“The Timesreporter Julia Llewellyn Smith encouraged Harry to try her hand at a celebrity-friendly dating app like Raya, and she agreed to give it a go. “And I’m going to get back in touch and let you know how it went,” she said.“I’m definitely not so adventurous as I was, but I’m still curious,” said the “Call Me” performer. “I like the way the world spins.“Debbie Harry in New York City in September 2021.Kevin Mazur/GettyElsewhere in the interview, Harry joked about encountering “a really sexy” man during a recent shopping trip to Home Depot. “He was working in the garden department. But he was busy,” she said.The rock icon quipped, “Home Depot is where I do all my flirting. There are some big, strong men there.“Harry also got candid abouther choice to not have children, telling the outlet she thinks she “would have been a terrible parent.“Debbie Harry in New York City in February 2024.Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“Although, who knows? I salute anyone who raises a family, but it doesn’t bother me for some reason,” said the “One Way or Another” singer. “I guess there’s some missing element in my chromosomes.“More than a half-century into her career, Harry not only remains busy but creatively stimulated. In November, she took to Instagram and told fans anew Blondie album is coming in 2025— marking the band’s first full-length release since 2017’sPollinator.

Romance isn’t completely off the table forDebbie Harry.

In a new interview withThe Times, the Blondie frontwoman opened up about her love life and why she remains “curious” about dating at age 79.

Harry told the outlet she doesn’t think it’s “possible” for her to get into a relationship, though she also hasn’t ventured into the modern world of dating online: “I haven’t tried. I like chemistry between people.”

Debbie Harry in New York City in February 2024.Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty

Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty

“I had a friend who was an avid practitioner of online dating and she met a terrific guy,” said the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member. “But I don’t know if I’m in the right position to be dating online.”

The Timesreporter Julia Llewellyn Smith encouraged Harry to try her hand at a celebrity-friendly dating app like Raya, and she agreed to give it a go. “And I’m going to get back in touch and let you know how it went,” she said.

“I’m definitely not so adventurous as I was, but I’m still curious,” said the “Call Me” performer. “I like the way the world spins.”

Debbie Harry in New York City in September 2021.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Elsewhere in the interview, Harry joked about encountering “a really sexy” man during a recent shopping trip to Home Depot. “He was working in the garden department. But he was busy,” she said.

The rock icon quipped, “Home Depot is where I do all my flirting. There are some big, strong men there.”

Harry also got candid abouther choice to not have children, telling the outlet she thinks she “would have been a terrible parent.”

Debbie Harry in New York City in February 2024.Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images

Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images

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“Although, who knows? I salute anyone who raises a family, but it doesn’t bother me for some reason,” said the “One Way or Another” singer. “I guess there’s some missing element in my chromosomes.”

More than a half-century into her career, Harry not only remains busy but creatively stimulated. In November, she took to Instagram and told fans anew Blondie album is coming in 2025— marking the band’s first full-length release since 2017’sPollinator.

source: people.com