Who is Kat Stickler? Meet John Mayer's new muse, who is 17 years younger than him

John Mayer might have found his woman to slow dance with!Yes, you heard that right! After trying his luck with pop stars like Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, the renowned American singer is rumored to have found his woman in an Instagram influencer – Kat Stickler!The 30-year-old content creator transitioning into a budding comedian boasts over 3.5 million followers on Instagram and claims to be “Averagely funny.

Sorta relatable.” That’s not all, Kat is also mom to a daughter, MK, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Michael ‘Mike’ Stickler, and co-owns Stur Drinks, which produces “natural water enhancers” with real fruits and better flavor.Intrigued much?Read on to know more about Mayer’s new woman!

Kat Stickler: From ordinary roots to overnight stardom

Kat Stickler has built her public identity online, creating a presence as a social media influencer, content creator, and budding comedian.

She shares glimpses of daily life, parenting, humor, and personal reflections with her followers across platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

Now, Kat’s ascent was not overnight. Kat first drew attention when she collaborated with her then-husband, Mike Stickler, creating prank videos, family sketches, and lighthearted content. Their shared platform became a joint brand.While exact details of her early life are not extensively available yet, Kat often speaks openly about motherhood.

She is a single mom to her daughter, MK, also known as Mary-Katherine, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Mike Stickler.

Kat’s content leans toward lighthearted comedy, parenting observations, and authenticity — mixing vulnerability and humor. However, since mid-2025, she has “soft-launched” a new romantic phase in her life via playful social media posts involving a mystery partner. Now, is this mystery partner none other than John Mayer?

Romance with John Mayer: A new chapter unfolding

As US Weekly reported, John Mayer (47) and Kat Stickler (30) first sparked dating rumors after they were spotted together in New York City.

As per US Weekly’s exclusive source, “John sought her out and pursued her,” and “Kat just broke up with someone she had been dating for a few months and thought it would be fun to date again, and was interested in John.” The insider also shared that the pair’s romance is “still very new,” but they have been out together a few times.

They added, “he has been actively pursuing her, inviting her places and texting her often,” and “she is interested and seeing where it goes.”

The duo was first spotted dining together at New York City’s Fly Fish in a photograph published by DeuxMoi on Sunday, October 12.

From Bachelor Nation’s alum to John Mayer: Kat Stickler’s dating history

Kat Stickler’s romantic history has been an open book before the public eye.Kat initially dated Michael 'Mike' Stickler, who is also a content creator like her. The pair tied the knot in 2019, and then started posting couple's "prank videos" on social media, many of which went viral. Their daughter, Mary Katherine, was born in November 2019.

The then-couple’s marriage was short-lived, and they parted ways in 2021. In March 2021, they posted a video confirming their breakup and said they would coparent their daughter.

In 2024, Kat dated Bachelor Nation alum Jason Tartick. Their relationship became Instagram official, and the two often infused humor and candidness into their public interactions. However, they broke up in October 2024, calling it an amicable split.

Fast forward to October 2025, rumors gained momentum when Kat was spotted with John Mayer in New York on two consecutive nights. What’s more interesting? Mayer reportedly took the initiative – actively pursuing her, texting, and inviting her out. However, there’s no official confirmation on it yet, and representatives for both have stayed silent publicly so far.Interestingly, just days before the Mayer sightings, Kat was seen on a date with a mystery man, fueling speculation about what’s new, real, and performative in her dating life. In fact, the last video Kat posted on Instagram revealed her new hair-do – a fresh chop and her ‘newly single’ life! Is that an indication of something more than a new haircut? Only time shall tell!