Celebrities Reported to Have Used Raya: What Public Sources Say
Quick answer: Raya does not publish a member directory, so celebrity lists should be treated carefully. Some public figures have discussed using Raya themselves; others have only been linked to the app through media reports. A reported profile is not proof that someone currently uses the service.
Why verification matters
Raya emphasizes privacy, and its Terms restrict disclosing member identities and sharing content from inside the app. For that reason, this article does not treat anonymous screenshots or social-media claims as confirmation.
Publicly discussed or widely reported examples
- Drew Barrymore: publicly discussed trying Raya; contemporary coverage reported her comments.
- Demi Lovato: discussed Raya in the documentary Simply Complicated, according to contemporary coverage.
- Amy Schumer: public coverage connected her relationship with Ben Hanisch to Raya.
- Ben Affleck: was linked to Raya in established media reporting, including coverage of a widely discussed interaction.
- Ryan Lochte: discussed trying Raya in an interview reported by Vanity Fair.
This list is intentionally limited. It does not imply current membership, endorsement or any relationship with this website.
What celebrity use does—and does not—show
Public reports support the idea that Raya has attracted well-known people who value a selective, privacy-focused community. They do not show that fame is required. Raya’s own admission page describes members from many fields and says the committee considers creativity, familiarity and what an applicant may add to the community.
Do you need to be famous to apply?
No. Raya’s public guidance discusses interesting work, expertise, community connections and an applicant’s broader perspective. It does not state that celebrity status is a requirement.
Privacy reminder
Do not publish private profiles, screenshots or identifying information from inside a dating app. When discussing public figures, distinguish their own statements from second-hand reporting and rumors.
Final takeaway
The useful lesson is not that applicants should imitate celebrities. A clearer strategy is to present truthful work, interests and relationships that explain what they would contribute to the community.
Additional reporting used for this article
- Inside Edition: public reporting on Drew Barrymore, Demi Lovato and Amy Schumer
- Vanity Fair: reporting that referenced Ben Affleck and Raya
- Vanity Fair: Ryan Lochte discusses dating apps including Raya
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Official sources and fact-checking
- Raya: admission process, community guidelines and values
- Raya Terms of Use: application, waitlist and membership
Last fact-checked: October 21, 2026.