The Truth Behind Jerry Seinfeld’s Relationship With a 17-Year-Old

Jerry Seinfeld, a well-loved comedian known for his hit show in the '90s, found himself in a situation that would be frowned upon in today's world.

It seems that Jerry once dated a girl who was under the age of 18 while he was in his 30s.

This revelation has sparked curiosity among fans on TikTok, leading them to question what exactly Jerry Seinfeld was doing back then.

The girl in question is Shoshanna Lonstein, now known as Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss.

She met Jerry in Central Park in 1993, a time when millions of households were tuning in to watch Seinfeld episodes.

The press during the '90s had mixed feelings about Jerry and Shoshanna's relationship.

In a 1994 interview, Howard Stern asked Jerry if he used candy to attract girls in the park.

Jerry responded by clarifying that Shoshanna was the only young girl he had gone out with, emphasizing that it was just a restaurant outing and nothing more.

While Jerry's comment may have been seen as a technicality at the time, it doesn't hold up today.

A TikTok video featuring a photo of Jerry and his teenage ex, titled ‘Seventeen Thirty-Eight,' has gained traction on the app, sparking discussions about the age difference and garnering thousands of likes when shared on Twitter.

Jerry's opinion on the matter can be summed up in one of his famous Seinfeld phrases: “not that there's anything wrong with that…” He believes that love knows no age and highlights Shoshanna's intelligence and compatibility.

He even claims that dating multiple women simultaneously was more awkward than being in a relationship with Shoshanna.

Despite their age gap, Jerry seemed serious about his relationship with Shoshanna.

He reportedly proposed to her on her 21st birthday, but they ultimately decided not to get married due to timing issues.

In the end, Jerry married Jessica Seinfeld when he was 45 and she was 28.

As for Shoshanna, she has moved on and found success in her own right.

She launched her own fashion line in 1998, which has become popular and is sold in high-end department stores like Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Shoshanna prefers to keep quiet about her past with Jerry, but she did mention feeling isolated and lonely during their relationship due to Jerry's fame and busy schedule.

Their relationship lasted for at least four years before they mutually decided to take a break.

Shoshanna went on to marry and have twins with her now ex-husband, and there seems to be no animosity between them.

She is also set to release a memoir that may provide some interesting insights into her life, although it may not focus extensively on her relationship with Jerry.