Following Lil Dicky’s relationship with Ally (portrayed by Taylor Misiak) on his FX TV show called Dave, which is about his real life, his fans are wondering if Ally’s character is based on his real-life ex-girlfriend, Molly.
On the show, which airs every Wednesday at 10 p.m. EST on FXX, Ally is a kindergarten teacher doubtful of Dave’s Lil Dicky brand and personality. However, they end up breaking up after Dave fails to prioritize their love life over his career. What makes Lil Dicky an interesting person is his sense of humor, which has created a lot of buzz around his personal life, especially his love life and relationship history.
Who is Ally, Lil Dicky’s On-Screen Girlfriend?
As we mentioned earlier, Lil Dicky’s on-screen love interest is Ally, a character played by Taylor Misiak. In the reality TV show, Ally is an ambitious, smart, and confident kindergarten teacher. Dave was in a relationship with Ally in the first season. At the time, Dave was getting people to believe in him. However, he started pushing people away, including those he love, so he discover he can believe in himself.
His actions also caused a strain in his relationship with Ally. On her part, Ally figured out how best to live without Dave by setting some boundaries. Hence, they broke up with each other, but Ally could still have a friendship with Dave but not in a way that is detrimental to her. Now they are both single, the duo finds themselves stumbling into a new dynamic.
The actress that brought life to Ally’s character is Taylor Misiak, an American actress of mixed ethnicity. She grew up in the Bay Area, where she developed a passion for acting at the age of seven. From San Jose’s children’s musical theatre, Taylor later graduated from Ithaca College in New York, where she got a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
She has appeared in many short films and TV shows, including American Vandal, I Feel Bad, About a Boy, etc. Before starring as Ally in the hit series, Taylor had previously worked with Dave on his music video called Pillow Talking. While on set, Dave disclosed he wanted to make a show about his life. Taylor auditioned for Ally’s role for six weeks before she won the audition and has never failed to wow the audience with her exceptional acting prowess.
Is Lil Dicky Dating Taylor Misiak Off-Screen?
No, Lil Dicky and Taylor Misiak are not dating off-screen. Although they share incredible on-screen chemistry, the pair is not an item in real life. The TV series, Dave, is based on Dave Burd’s real-life story, and Taylor is the major cast on the show that plays the role of Ally, Dave’s on-screen girlfriend. According to Dave, the show
Who is Molly, Lil Dicky’s Former Girlfriend?
Lil Dicky’s former girlfriend is named Molly. Although nothing much is known about her, Molly inspired his 2015 song of the same name. No one knows Molly’s real name, but Lil Dicky confirmed she was a real person on Reddit in 2016. Lil Dicky once revealed that he is a hopeless romantic and his character in Dave also shed more light on his real-life personality.
Having gone through a heartbreak, the TV star has picked up a few lessons. In his words, “Like, I’m totally emotionally vulnerable. I love love. There’s nothing more—being single is far less interesting to me than being in deep love. Not even close. I don’t even think that’s like a debate.” Interestingly, Lil Dicky’s music video for Molly also captures Lil Dicky attending his girlfriend’s wedding.
However, the only thing missing is that she was walking down the aisle for another man. The TV star expresses sadness having to choose between his ambition and love through his lyrics, saying “Wanting you back / But when the fact is I always put you second to rap / I’m not mad that you wouldn’t come / And even though I had to move, I ain’t move on / Really wish you was a boo I could prove wrong.”
Why Did Lil Dicky and Molly Break Up?
Lil Dicky and his ex-girlfriend Molly went their separate ways because the rapper could not create a balance between his music career and love life. So he decided to follow his dreams. On her part, Molly knew the risks involved in his chosen career path and how it will affect his life if it didn’t work out.
According to Lil Dicky, it was a tough decision to make. However, the decision wasn’t the hurtful part but the realities of the outcome were. During a 2016 Reddit interview, the TV star was asked about how hard it was to put his career before his relationship, and he said,
Lil Dicky also rapped about why he broke up with Molly in the 2015 song, saying, “wanted you back but when the fact that I always put you second to rap/ I’m not mad that you wouldn’t come/ And even though I had to move I ain’t move on.”
Is the Character on Dave Based on His Former Girlfriend?
According to Lil Dicky, Ally isn’t necessarily based on his former girlfriend. As you already know, he had a girlfriend named Molly. In an interview with Deadline in June 2020, the TV star said the idea he had is to create a show that felt hyper-real with lots of emotion to it. He wanted the first season to start with a girlfriend because it’s a storyline he can relate to.
Dave further reiterated that there was a time it was hard for him to move his career and relationship in the same direction. However, it will be quite difficult to overlook the similarities between Ally, his on-screen love interest, and Molly, his former girlfriend. Besides, both women broke up with him while he was trying to pursue his dreams of becoming the next superstar.
Who is Lil Dicky Dating Now?
Currently, Lil Dicky might possibly be single. Since the end of his relationship with Molly, he has never been in any known relationship to date. He is perhaps focused on building a sustainable career for himself. We will keep a tab on him and hope to see him linked to someone of his dreams soon. As you already know, it can make yet another interesting love story for the singer and TV star.
