J.Lo called Brett Goldstein the best kisser she’s ever had onscreen. He asked to play the clip again. Now they both have some explaining to do.
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The promotional trail for Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy ‘Office Romance’ has taken an unexpected turn. Jennifer Lopez and her co-star Brett Goldstein were put on the spot during an interview on the TODAY show, where host Savannah Guthrie pressed them to answer questions about their offscreen relationship. Both gave clear denials. Neither is currently dating the other.
Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein’s chemistry in their new romantic comedy has been convincing enough to spark dating rumours in real life.
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Part of the fuel came from Lopez herself. During an appearance on ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’, Lopez was asked to name the best onscreen kiss she had ever had. She named Goldstein without hesitation, saying, “I just did a movie with Brett Goldstein and I’d say he was the best kisser.”
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That comment did not go unnoticed. Guthrie played the clip back during the TODAY interview, with both actors watching it in real time. Goldstein’s immediate response was to joke, “OK, let’s just play that again.”
Lopez defended the Cohen comment, pointing out that the Bravo host has a way of drawing admissions out of his guests. “Cohen always corners you into saying something,” she said.
Fan reactions online added further momentum to the speculation. One person commented on a promotional video for the film, “I love your chemistry!” Another wrote, “Writing a movie for your superstar crush who always falls in love with her costars is genius,” and predicted: “They’ll be engaged by Christmas.”
Guthrie channelled her best Andy Cohen energy and told Lopez directly: “You know what everyone’s saying.” Lopez played coy and asked what people had been saying. Guthrie confirmed: “That you might actually be dating in real life.”
Lopez did not dodge the question. She pointed to a pattern she has long dealt with in the press. “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,” she said.
She also listed examples to prove her point. “Because I’m not dating all these people that they put me together with in rumours. I think I was with Kevin Costner this year. There was a lot of people. It happens all the time. Doesn’t make it true,” Lopez said.
When Guthrie pushed further and noted that Lopez had not given a straight yes or no, Lopez responded plainly. “Not dating,” she said. Goldstein confirmed: “Correct.”
Goldstein did not stay entirely on the sidelines during the exchange. He joked about Lopez’s observation that anyone seen standing near her gets linked to her, quipping, “I think if you stand near her, that’s what happens.” When Guthrie pointed out that standing close had not helped his case, Goldstein deadpanned: “Yeah, that’s why I’ve been standing so close.”
The banter between the two was relaxed, and both acknowledged that their working relationship had been easy from the start. Goldstein recalled their first meeting saying, “When we first met on the Zoom, it was instant. We were laughing.” Lopez agreed: “Yes, it was easy.”
‘Office Romance’ is directed by Ol Parker and written by Brett Goldstein and Joe Kelly. The film stars Jennifer Lopez as Jackie Cruz, the president and CEO of an airline company, and Goldstein as Daniel Blanchflower, a lawyer who joins her company.
Goldstein is also a producer on the film. The supporting cast includes Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale, Bradley Whitford, and Edward James Olmos. The film is set to premiere on Netflix on June 5, 2026.
The rumours around Goldstein are not the first Lopez has had to address this year. Lopez finalised her divorce from Ben Affleck in January 2025. Since then, she has been open about enjoying her single life.
During a May 27 appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, Lopez joked that she had been “doing it all wrong” when it came to relationships, and added that she was open to dating again in the future, but only if the right person came along.
When Kimmel suggested she consider becoming the next Bachelorette as a way to meet potential partners, Lopez shut it down immediately. “No. Are you crazy? I’m not doing anything to ruin how I feel right now. It’s fantastic. I love it,” she said.
She also made clear that she was not rushing into anything. “I’ll meet somebody somewhere one day, if they’re good enough,” she told Kimmel.
Goldstein is 45 years old and has kept his personal life largely private. Reports indicate he is currently single.
In 2021, Goldstein publicly confirmed a relationship with fellow comedian Beth Rylance at the Primetime Emmy Awards, where he won for his portrayal of Roy Kent in ‘Ted Lasso’. During his acceptance speech, he told Rylance directly: “Beth, I love you.”
A year after that public declaration, reports surfaced that Goldstein and Rylance had broken up. Goldstein has not spoken publicly about the split, and the two no longer follow each other on Instagram.
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