Kai Trump reveals who her new celebrity crush is
Kai Trump told Fox News Digital that her celebrity crush is no longer "Outer Banks" star Drew Starkey.
Kai Trump is pushing "Outer Banks" star Drew Starkey to the side and filling her celebrity crush spot with the one and only Theo James.
During an interview with Fox News Digital, Kai – who is President Donald Trump's granddaughter – explained that her taste has evolved since she revealed that Starkey was her celebrity crush in 2024.
"I think Theo James now, yeah, Theo James, I would say, so it's changed," Kai began. "I mean, like, I still like him [Starkey], but it's just changed a little."
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Kai Trump revealed that her celebrity crush is no longer "Outer Banks" star Drew Starkey. (Getty Images)
When asked why James has taken her number one spot, the 19-year-old gushed over his looks.
"He's very attractive," Kai said of James, 41.
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Two years ago, Kai took to her YouTube channel to answer questions that her fans submitted on X. In a clip titled "Get to know me better…Q&A," one social media user asked, "Celebrity crush?"
Before responding, Kai asked for her phone, noting she "had to look up" her celebrity crush. Upon glancing at the screen, she said, "Oh my God, I know. Why do I need my phone? His name is Drew Starkey. Do you guys know him — ‘Outer Banks?’"
Kai revealed that her new crush is "Divergent" star Theo James. (Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
"All right, my celebrity crush — Drew Starkey from ‘Outer Banks.’ I love him, so yeah, that’s my celebrity crush."
"I'm gonna blush right now!" Kai added as her cheeks turned red, and she fanned herself with her hand.
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Theo James also stars in Netflix's "The Gentlemen." (River Callaway/Variety via Getty Images)
Kai told Fox News Digital that having her grandfather in office has made her dating life "tricky."
"It's not easy, to be honest with you, but you know, you gotta live life," she said. "You gotta just keep on doing normal stuff, you know? At the end of the day, I was in high school, lived a normal high school life, and now I'm going to college, so just kinda live as normal of a life as possible."
During her interview with Fox News Digital, Kai shared that "a lot" of celebrities have given her praise for her YouTube channel.
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Kai has 1.5 million subscribers and her channel offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at her life as a competitive golfer, college student and member of the Trump family through vlogs featuring travel, golf, family moments and major public events.
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"I met this one celebrity one time, I was hanging out with him at the Masters, and he also said that what I'm doing, just continue being yourself and just kind of block out the haters and just keep on being you," Kai said without revealing the star's identity.
Kai Trump is seen at the 2026 ESPYS in July. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
"That kind of stood out to me, especially when you're with someone that's that high profile, and they say that to you," she concluded.
