Brooks Nader Finally Addresses Ben Affleck Dating Rumors
Brooks Nader is officially putting an end to the swirling gossip regarding a rumored romance with Oscar winner Ben Affleck.
The speculation reached a fever pitch over the weekend when the celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi shared an item claiming that the 53-year-old actor and the model were “hooking up.” However, the 28-year-old reality star wasted no time in clearing the air by taking to the social media platform to address the claims head-on.
Haven’t met him in my life, Nader wrote in the comments of the post on Saturday, effectively shutting down any narrative of a budding Hollywood fling.
According to a source close to the situation, the two individuals have literally never crossed paths, despite tabloid reports suggesting they were a new item. The rumor had initially gained traction as fans looked for clues regarding Affleck’s dating life following the finalization of his divorce from Jennifer Lopez in early 2025.
For Nader, the denial comes after a particularly high-profile and turbulent romantic history within the reality television circuit. She was most recently linked to her professional dance partner from Dancing With the Stars, Gleb Savchenko, with whom she engaged in a steamy and often chaotic on-again, off-again relationship.
The pair first sparked rumors during Season 33 of the ABC competition series in late 2024, captivating audiences with flirty social media videos and matching tattoos before their elimination in October.
The relationship eventually reached a messy conclusion in April 2025, marked by public confusion and conflicting statements. I was surprised to learn through article(s) published today … that Brooks has ended our relationship, Savchenko told Page Six at the time.
While Nader navigates the dating rumors, her professional life remains busier than ever. She currently stars alongside her three sisters in the Hulu reality series Love Thy Nader, which was recently renewed for a second season set to premiere later in 2026.
Beyond her television work, the Sports Illustrated model has been focusing on her entrepreneurial ventures, including her home decor brand, Home by BN, and a successful jewelry collaboration. Just last week, she made a public appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of Paris Hilton’s visual memoir, Infinite Icon, where she was spotted on the red carpet looking radiant in the wake of her recent “reset” trip to Mexico.
Ben Affleck has also remained focused on his career and family life while keeping his personal life largely out of the spotlight. The actor is currently promoting his latest cinematic project, The Rip, a thriller in which he stars alongside longtime friend and collaborator Matt Damon.
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