A Timeline of the Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Dating Rumors
For months, all eyes have been on Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. Fans are convinced that they are together, and their latest appearance has only further fueled rumors. Did you know that the rumors that a romance could brew between the two date back even further than that, though? Let’s take a look back at where it all began and find out if they are really a thing or just riding the publicity train.
2018: Brett’s crush goes public
Way back in 2018, Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez didn’t even know each other. At least, they didn’t formally know each other. That didn’t stop Goldstein from gushing about Lopez, though. In an episode of his podcast, Films To Be Buried With, the Ted Lasso star gushed over her performance in Hustlers. Discussing a scene where a co-star hugs her, he joked that he had never wanted to be cuddled more.
Fans were quick to point out that Goldstein seemed to have a little crush on the music icon. It didn’t go further than that, though. Back then, Lopez was very much involved with Alex Rodriguez. Lopez and Rodriguez’s relationship ended in 2021 after their failed engagement.
Early 2025: Office Romance starts filming
While Brett Goldstein didn’t talk much about Jennifer Lopez after his 2018 podcast comments, he did pen a movie with her in mind. The famed star co-wrote Office Romance, and the lead role was designed around Lopez. Apparently, the characterization worked fine. She signed on, and filming got underway in early 2025.
According to a source who spoke to Page Six, the pair kept things professional on set, but their chemistry was undeniable. The two also reportedly enjoyed a night out together that year at the Broadway hit Oh, Mary!
2025: A wrap party and a reported romance
Things allegedly heated up once the cameras stopped rolling. The same insider claimed Lopez and Goldstein got cozy at the film’s wrap party and went on to date “for quite some time” after production ended.
The romance didn’t last, according to the source. Things reportedly fizzled out, and the pair decided they were better off as friends. Neither Lopez nor Goldstein commented on the report.
Lopez added fuel to the fire that same year. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, Andy Cohen asked her to name her best on-screen kiss. Her answer? Brett Goldstein. The answer helped fuel rumors that maybe there was an ongoing thing between the pair, though some critics theorized it was a publicity stunt on Lopez’s part.
May 2026: Side by side at the Netflix Upfront
Publicity stunt or not, Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein seemed fond enough to appear on stage together, and, once again their chemistry was palpable. On May 13, 2026, the co-stars appeared together onstage at the Netflix Upfront in New York to promote the film, and fans took note of their easy rapport.
The following month, right before Office Romance was released, Lopez and Goldstein addressed the rumors head-on during an appearance on Today. When Savannah Guthrie asked whether they were dating in real life, Lopez said they were not, and Goldstein confirmed it. Lopez explained that she gets linked to nearly every man she’s seen with or works with. Goldstein joked that simply standing near her is enough to start a rumor.
While they seemed to have their answers queued up, it only quelled the rumors for a bit.
October 2026: The shared car ride
The rumors came roaring back on Oct. 16, when Lopez, 57, and Goldstein, 46, attended a Los Angeles party hosted by talent manager Cade Hudson.
According to Deuxmoi, the two arrived in the same car but walked in separately. Lopez entered on the arm of her longtime manager, Benny Medina, in a plunging black leather midi dress, while Goldstein arrived alone. At the end of the night, Goldstein reportedly left first and got into the waiting car. Lopez joined him moments later, and they drove off together. While they seemed to be trying to keep the rumors at bay, it isn’t really working.
While they haven’t officially confirmed a romance, fans feel certain something will materialize sooner or later. We will just have to wait and see.
