Jennifer Lopez attracted to new English lover
It is said that Jennifer Lopez is becoming more and more attracted to her Office romance co-star Brett Goldstein, with sources telling us RadarOnline.com her admiration for his rising career in Hollywood fuels a desire to get closer to the British actor.
Lopez, 56, began working with Goldstein, 45, on the Netflix romantic comedy Office romancewhich debuts on June 5, following her 2025 divorce from Ben Affleck, 53.
Goldstein, who rose to fame Ted Lasso in 2020, he has since expanded his career to include writing, acting and producing, earning Emmy awards and securing major film roles.
He and Lopez reportedly spent time together before filming began, and their on-set dynamic quickly became a topic of conversation among cast and crew — with many saying the pair are now secret lovers.
A source close to the production said Lopez’s interest is rooted in more than just chemistry.
They added: “Jennifer is genuinely impressed with the way Brett has built his career from the ground up, and that admiration for her has turned into an ever-increasing attraction.”
Another insider said: “She finds his journey fascinating – from writer to Emmy-winning actor – and it has made her want to spend more time with him and understand him on a deeper level.”
Observers on the set of Office romance described a connection between the pair that is thought to extend far beyond their roles.
One source said: “From the very first days on set there was an effortless rhythm between them – no awkwardness, no forcedness – and as Jennifer spent more time watching how Brett works and behaves, you could tell she became more and more fascinated by him.
“It wasn’t just about the chemistry in scenes, it was about a growing fascination with who he is and how he approaches everything he does.
“At first, her admiration was clearly rooted in professional respect – she was impressed by Brett’s writing, his acting chops and the way he built his career – but that admiration did not remain purely professional for long.
“It became clear to those around them that Jennifer was genuinely intrigued by him on a personal level, that she wanted to understand him better and spend more time around him.”
Goldstein’s path to success was unconventional. Born in Sutton, South London, he studied film at the University of Warwick before training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.
Early roles in series such as The bill, Uncle And Wanderers led to his breakthrough in Dirkcreated by Ricky Gervais.
Looking back on that experience, Goldstein said, “On my first day I was pretty nervous — big deal, working with Ricky Gervais, and it was my first big TV job — and I took one, and he said, ‘Perfect! Let’s move on.'”
Goldstein’s career accelerated after he became a member Ted Lasso as a writer before casting himself as Roy Kent on the show — a performance that earned him Emmy Awards in 2021 and 2022.
Later he appeared in Thor: Love and thunder and signed a deal with Warner Bros. Television, establishing him as a versatile figure in Hollywood.
Lopez has publicly praised Goldstein’s qualities as an artist. She said, “I’m going to say I just did a movie with Brett Goldstein, and I’d say he was the best kisser.”
She also described his presence on set as calming and confident, noting that his natural charm and humor contributed to an easy working environment. Off-screen sources said their report was clear.
An insider said: “Jenny and Brett shared this constant sense of fun – always joking, always laughing – and she really seemed to appreciate how grounded he is under all his success. It wasn’t just that she thought he was talented, it was that she genuinely appreciated how down-to-earth and stable he is, which she noticed more and more as they worked together.”
What started as admiration for the way he shaped his career quickly evolved into something deeper.
“The more Jenny learned about his journey and all he accomplished, the more she invested in him as a person — not just as a co-star on a project, but as someone she wanted to connect with outside of work.”
The pair’s film follows a powerful CEO, played by Lopez, who becomes involved with an employee played by Goldstein – and reportedly combines traditional romantic comedy elements with a modern twist.
Director Ol Parker said the project exceeds expectations, while Goldstein revealed that he and co-writer Joe Kelly developed the script with Lopez in mind.
According to industry figures, the collaboration has further raised Goldstein’s profile, with his transition from writer to leading man attracting increasing attention in Hollywood.
A source told us: “Brett’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, especially considering how unconventional his path to leading roles has been, and Jennifer’s reaction really underlines the level of admiration she and others have for that journey.
“She is impressed not only by his success itself, but also by the persistence and craftsmanship behind it, which has clearly left a strong impression on her, to say the least.”
