J.Lo and Brett Goldstein's Netflix Chemistry Has Her Friends Scheming

When two people share genuine chemistry on screen, the rumors practically write themselves. That’s exactly what’s happening with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein as they promote their upcoming Netflix rom-com Office Romance, which debuts Friday, June 5. And while the pair have made it crystal clear they’re not dating, that hasn’t stopped Lopez’s inner circle from playing matchmaker.

According to insiders, the connection between Lopez, 56, and Goldstein, 45, was instant—literally from their first project call. A source tells Us Weekly that she finds him incredibly charming, talented, and genuinely good-hearted. That kind of foundation makes for compelling on-screen work, especially in a romantic comedy where the leads play airline CEO Jackie Cruz and lawyer Daniel Blanchflower, characters who fall for each other in secret. Goldstein himself echoed that vibe during a Tuesday, June 2 appearance on the Today show, recalling their first Zoom meeting:“It was instant. We were laughing…I was like,‘OK, it’s going to be great.'”

Here’s the plot twist, though: Lopez’s friends think Goldstein could be a great match for her in real life too.“Jen’s friends joke with her that she should give him a chance because they think he’d be a great match for her,”the insider reveals. It’s the kind of friendly ribbing that happens when a group of people sense genuine compatibility. And honestly, it’s hard to blame them for trying.

But Lopez herself has other priorities right now. After finalizing her divorce from Ben Affleck in 2025—the two had rekindled their relationship in 2021, married in 2022, and separated again in 2024—she’s determined to stay single for the moment.“J. Lo is in a really good place right now and has pretty much sworn off dating for the time being,”the source explains.“She is usually in a relationship, so she’s genuinely enjoying this time being single and focusing on herself.”It’s a refreshing stance in Hollywood: someone who’s choosing solitude and self-investment over rushing into another romance.

When host Savannah Guthrie pressed Lopez during the Today show interview to set the record straight about the dating rumors, Lopez’s response was straightforward:“Not dating.”Goldstein simply confirmed with a“Correct.”No drama, no defensiveness—just the facts. It’s the kind of clarity that should probably end the speculation, though we all know it won’t. Goldstein, for his part, was previously in a relationship with actor and comedian Beth Rylance, reportedly splitting in 2022.

So while Lopez’s friends might keep hoping, and fans might keep shipping them, both seem content with where they are. Lopez is embracing single life after years of back-to-back relationships. And Goldstein gets to work with someone he genuinely connects with, without any added pressure. Sometimes the best on-screen chemistry doesn’t need a real-world follow-up. Office Romance hits Netflix this Friday, and that might be the only love story between these two that we get to see.