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Charli XCX Names Surprising A-Lister She Finds Totally Sexy

The pop powerhouse breaks down her ultimate celebrity crush and the toxic dating habit she secretly falls for.

By Dee AlvarezPublished Updated 2 min read

Charli XCX is laying all her cards on the table. The British pop powerhouse recently sat down for a candid conversation with beauty mogul Kylie Jenner, opening up about her personal taste in romantic partners, her dating habits, and her unexpected Hollywood crushes. During the deep-dive chat, the chart-topping singer dropped a major surprise regarding the famous actor who always manages to catch her eye. When discussing star power and raw attraction, Charli singled out none other than comedic icon Jack Black. The pop star explained that real charm comes down to authenticity, humor, and unmatched creative flair. According to reported excerpts from the conversation, she finds the actor completely magnetic simply because he stays entirely true to his own spirit. Charli praised the veteran star for being hilarious, talented, exceptionally cool, and genuinely original. She noted that watching someone confidently execute their own vision is what truly makes a person attractive. For her, hilarious energy and individual style beat traditional Hollywood heartthrob standards every single time.

What toxic traits does Charli XCX find attractive?

The chart-topping artist did not stop at praising screen stars. She also got brutally honest about her questionable preferences when it comes to dating. Charli admitted that she harbors a soft spot for subtle personality red flags, specifically pointing out that someone acting slightly distant or emotionally avoidant turns her on, even though she fully recognizes it as a toxic habit. The revealing interview comes right as the pop sensation remains hyper-focused on dominating live venues around the world. She recently launched her latest North American concert dates, delivering high-octane setlists for packed crowds. During a recent gig, she even invited opening act Underscores onto the stage to collaborate live on a hit track.

Is Charli XCX going on tour in Europe?

Her packed live schedule is only set to expand further in the coming months. Dedicated fans across the Atlantic are currently gearing up for major upcoming concerts, with the singer announcing massive headline dates right across the UK and Europe. The newly announced international leg includes a landmark performance at London’s world-famous O2 arena. Though fans are constantly hungry for even more live appearances, her upcoming stadium and arena stops prove her global pop takeover is operating at full throttle.

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Charli XCX: The Hits, the Backlash and the Road to Brat

Crossover hits make her a chart fixture; experimental pop takes her somewhere else. Along the way come a tour-comment backlash, a lockdown album and an engagement to fellow musician George Daniel.

  1. 2012–2013

    A breakout hit—with someone else out front

    Charli Xcx — A breakout hit—with someone else out front

    Charli co-writes and features on Icona Pop’s I Love It, released in 2012. Its international breakthrough in 2013 puts her voice and songwriting before a mass audience. That same year, she releases her debut studio album, True Romance.

  2. Fancy and Boom Clap deliver the crossover

    Charli Xcx — Fancy and Boom Clap deliver the crossover

    Charli co-writes and sings the hook on Iggy Azalea’s Fancy, which reaches No. 1 on the US singles chart. Her own Boom Clap, featured in The Fault in Our Stars, becomes a US top-10 hit. Her second studio album, Sucker, follows in December.

  3. Vroom Vroom changes the direction

    Charli Xcx — Vroom Vroom changes the direction

    Charli releases the four-track Vroom Vroom EP, produced by SOPHIE. Its hard-edged electronic sound marks a turn away from the crossover formula and toward the experimental pop that becomes central to her career.

  4. 2019-08Flashpoint

    A Taylor Swift tour comment draws backlash

    Charli Xcx — A Taylor Swift tour comment draws backlash

    Reflecting on opening Taylor Swift’s 2018 Reputation tour, Charli compares the experience to performing for five-year-olds. The remark draws criticism from Swift fans. She responds by expressing gratitude for the tour and explaining that she means the contrast between its all-ages crowds and her own club audiences.

  5. 2020-05-15

    Lockdown becomes an album

    Charli Xcx — Lockdown becomes an album

    Charli releases How I’m Feeling Now, made during COVID-19 lockdown with fans invited into the creative process online. The record brings isolation, anxiety and intimacy into her songwriting and earns a Mercury Prize nomination.

  6. 2023-11

    George Daniel becomes her fiancé

    Charli Xcx — George Daniel becomes her fiancé

    Charli announces her engagement to George Daniel, drummer and producer in The 1975. Their relationship also has a musical dimension: Daniel is among her collaborators on Crash and later Brat.

  7. 2024-06

    Brat puts the private doubts on the record

    Charli Xcx — Brat puts the private doubts on the record

    Charli releases Brat on June 7, pairing club production with songs about insecurity, grief and whether to become a mother. On June 21, Lorde joins the remix of Girl, So Confusing, with both artists addressing misunderstandings and uncertainty in their relationship.

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Why does Charli XCX think Jack Black is sexy?
Charli XCX explained that she finds Jack Black attractive because he is funny, talented, cool, and completely original while doing his own thing.
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The singer confessed that she finds people who act slightly emotionally distant or avoidant to be secretly hot.