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Swiped: Whitney Wolfe Herd's Empowering Journey Unveiled

9/11/2025

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"Swiped," directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg, premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival, highlighting Whitney Wolfe Herd's journey in the tech industry.
Lily James portrays Wolfe Herd, focusing on her transition from Tinder co-founder to launching Bumble, which empowers women to start conversations.
Wolfe Herd's absence in the film stems from a nondisclosure agreement with Tinder, raising authenticity concerns.
The film also explores challenges in the dating app sector, including Bumble's recent layoffs affecting a third of its workforce.
"Swiped" will stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting September 19.

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"Swiped," directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg, premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival, highlighting Whitney Wolfe Herd's journey in the tech industry.
Lily James portrays Wolfe Herd, focusing on her transition from Tinder co-founder to launching Bumble, which empowers women to start conversations.
Wolfe Herd's absence in the film stems from a nondisclosure agreement with Tinder, raising authenticity concerns.
The film also explores challenges in the dating app sector, including Bumble's recent layoffs affecting a third of its workforce.
"Swiped" will stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting September 19.