Are Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein dating? Everything we know after co-stars spotted together

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Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein are once again at the centre of persistent romance rumours after repeated sightings and reports of “dating”.

The Hollywood star, 57, and London-born Ted Lasso actor, 46, sparked dating speculation while playing lovers in the Netflix romantic-comedy, Office Romance.

They were rumoured to have dated casually while filming the blockbuster last year before things “fizzled” – but sparked fresh hearsay when they were seen at a party together over the weekend.

From the pair’s own statements about their connection to reports of “hooking up”, here’s everything we know about the co-stars’ bond.

Brett Goldstein and Jennifer Lopez at the UK premiere of Office Romance GettyWhat are the original romance rumours?Earlier this summer, Page Six reported that the pair dated after filming wrapped on Office Romance after months of “flirting on set”.

“Everyone saw them getting very cozy together at the wrap party and it was obvious they were into each other,” an insider said.

“Once filming wrapped, they were free to take things further and dated for quite some time.” The source said things eventually “fizzled” but there was “no bad blood”.

“It just kind of came to a lull. They have a good friendship but in terms of romantic chemistry, that ship has sort of sailed,” the insider said.

The duo had “a really strong physical attraction” but “they just felt like they were better off friends than anyone else,” according to the outlet. The Standard has contacted representatives for the pair for comment.

They played lovers in their summer blockbuster Office Romance GettyWhat has Brett said about Jennifer?Comedian Goldstein, who is from Sutton, south London, enthushed about Lopez’s physical appearance in the film Hustlers in 2018, saying on a podcast: “F**king hell. 50! She’s 50. I love her.”

He added that he was jealous that one of her female co-stars got to hug her while she was wearing a fur coat in one scene.

“I’ve never wanted to be cuddled more. That is one of the best cuddles,” he said. “Give me one of your special cuddles.”

Goldstein and Lopez shut down romance rumours while promoting their film during an awkward interview on the Today show in the US.

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“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 noted.

Goldstein added: “I think if you stand near her, that’s what happens.”

“OK, so you’re not dating in real life?” Host Savannah Guthrie asked the pair.

“Not dating,” Lopez said, as Goldstein added: “Correct.”

The pair were photographed arriving and leaving talent manager Cade Hudson’s party in Los Angeles on Friday.

They were reportedly in the same car, although they made sure to enter the party separately.

Lopez walked in alongside her longtime manager, Benny Medina, while Goldstein turned up on his own.