Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein Reportedly Begin Casual Romance

Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein are reportedly exploring a casual romantic relationship after co-starring in the 2026 Netflix romantic comedy Office Romance. A source cited by Page Six on October 20 said the actors share an interest in socializing, while their relationship status remains unconfirmed by either performer.

The latest reports follow months of speculation about the pair's chemistry, which attracted attention during the film's promotional campaign. According to Page Six, Lopez and Goldstein were seen leaving a party in Los Angeles in the same car on October 16, although the sighting does not establish that they are dating.

The source described their shared social interests as a point of connection.

"The one thing they have in common is they both enjoy going out to parties and restaurants," the source told Page Six.

The source also compared their social habits with those of Lopez's former husband, Ben Affleck. Neither Lopez nor Goldstein has publicly confirmed the reported relationship, and representatives for the actors were contacted for comment by The Daily Beast.

Lopez previously rejected speculation about a romance during a June 2026 appearance on Today, while the pair were promoting Office Romance. Goldstein had explained that he wrote the role with Lopez in mind, describing her as the only person he considered for the part.

Lopez addressed the recurring speculation about her co-stars during the interview.

"There's never a time when I'm seen with somebody or working with somebody where they don't try to put me with the person," Lopez said on Today.

Goldstein responded with humor, acknowledging that appearing alongside the singer often prompted romantic speculation.

"I think if you stand near her, that's what happens. That's why I've been standing so close this whole time," Goldstein said.

When Savannah Guthrie asked directly about their relationship, Lopez gave a brief denial.

"Not dating," Lopez said.

Goldstein agreed with her response, according to the interview coverage. Despite those denials, the actors' on-screen chemistry continued to generate attention as they promoted the romantic comedy.

In October, Lopez also praised Goldstein's kissing ability during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen, calling him the best kisser she had worked with on set. She added that he was her favorite in that regard, despite having acted alongside performers including Matthew McConaughey, George Clooney and Affleck.

Earlier reports also suggested that Lopez was attracted to Goldstein. A source cited by People in May described their flirtation as genuine while noting that Lopez was content independently and did not need a relationship to feel happy.

Speculation involving country singer Keith Urban has circulated separately. Lopez and Urban previously worked together as judges on American Idol in 2014, and media reports have described them as maintaining a friendship. However, a source cited by the Daily Mail on October 15 said Lopez was not dating Urban and characterized their connection as friendship.

Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in August 2024, on the couple's second wedding anniversary. Their divorce was finalized in February 2025, according to The Daily Beast. The former couple had reunited before their brief marriage, which attracted sustained public attention.

Affleck has described their separation as lacking the scandal often associated with celebrity breakups, while saying he remained open to future experiences without actively pursuing a new relationship.

As of October 20, 2026, neither Lopez nor Goldstein has publicly confirmed that their relationship has moved beyond friendship, leaving the reports of a casual romance unverified.