Brett Goldstein's Relationship Status: Single and Reflective on Love

Brett Goldstein is flying solo these days. The 45-year-old actor and comedian, best known for his role as Roy Kent on Apple TV's Ted Lasso where he also works as a writer and executive producer, appears to be unattached as of 2026.

His latest project, the Netflix rom-com Office Romance co-starring Jennifer Lopez, hit the streaming platform today, bringing fresh attention to his personal life. Beyond his work on Ted Lasso, Goldstein co-created Shrinking and maintains a recurring presence on that series as well.

When it comes to matters of the heart, Goldstein has given considerable thought to modern romance. In a conversation with InStyle, he explored his complicated feelings about the concept of soulmates. "Do I believe in soulmates? I change my mind. I honestly don't know. Sometimes yes, sometimes no. I'm not sure there's one person for everyone. I think there's 50 people for everyone. I think in your lifetime there are probably 50 people that you should have met. That doesn't mean you'll have sex with, but there's some karmic connection, over millennia. You know what I mean?" he reflected.

Goldstein's most notable past relationship was with comedian Beth Rylance. The pair dated previously, and Goldstein publicly acknowledged her during his Emmy acceptance speech for Ted Lasso. "I was very, very specifically told I'm not allowed to swear, so this speech is going to be f—ing short. Beth, I love you," he said in his brief remarks. Rylance responded with humor at the time, tweeting, "Today is the day that my boyfriend goes to the Emmy's as a Best Supporting Actor nominee and I am at home on my second load of laundry. Just to confirm, my boyfriend is Kenan Thompson off of SNL." The timeline of their split remains unclear.

The chemistry between Goldstein and Lopez on screen has sparked dating speculation. A source close to Lopez told People that the 56-year-old star "had a great time filming" Office Romance and is "excited for people to see the movie." Lopez herself previously praised her co-star, telling the outlet that the two "had great chemistry to begin with" and calling Goldstein her "No. 1" rom-com co-star.

According to an insider, Lopez's warm energy with Goldstein is authentic. "Her flirty energy with Brett is genuine. She really likes him," the source shared. However, the same source made clear that Lopez isn't currently seeking romance. "She's in a great place on her own right now though and doesn't need a relationship to feel happy," the insider explained, noting that Lopez is focused on her career, family, and close circle.

When the pair appeared on The Today Show to discuss the project, they were pressed about the dating rumors. "There's never a time when I'm seen with someone, I'm working with somebody, they don't put me with that person," Lopez said. Goldstein chimed in with a lighthearted quip: "I think if you stand near her that's what happens."

Co-anchor Savannah Guthrie wasn't satisfied with their deflection. "I'll just say because I'm me, and you know me, that's not an answer," she said pointedly.

Lopez countered, "It was an answer. Because all these people that they put me—I think I was with Kevin Costner this year, I was with—it was a lot of people. It happens all the time." When Guthrie joked that being "hot, eligible" naturally fuels such speculation, Lopez simply stated, "Doesn't make it true."