When did Kate Beckinsale break up with Matt Rife? Actress's representative denies the couple kissed at the Golden Globes

Actor Kate Beckinsale has denied rumors of rekindling her past romance with comedian Matt Rife. Page Six suggested the former couple shared a kiss during Netflix's Golden Globes after-party on January 5, 2025. However, Beckinsale's representative swiftly clarified the situation to People, stating:

"It is incorrect that they were kissing. They are friendly exes who were having a fun time speaking."

This denial follows speculation after eyewitness accounts described the pair’s interactions as affectionate.

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Clarifying the rumors: Kate Beckinsale and Matt Rife’s 2025 encounter

The 51-year-old actress and the 29-year-old comedian briefly dated in 2017 after meeting through mutual friends. Their relationship, which lasted about a year, garnered attention due to their 22-year age gap.

While an anonymous source told Page Six on January 6, 2025, that Beckinsale and Rife were "kissing and being affectionate" at the after-party, others denied any romantic behavior. Another insider confirmed to People that the interaction was nothing more than "funny conversations" between two amicable exes.

Kate Beckinsale and Rife’s romance in 2017 sparked public interest, partly due to Rife’s acknowledgment of their age difference. He humorously addressed it on Instagram in a now-deleted post that was captioned:

"Age is just a number. Find someone you love, and take their breath away... even if that means putting a kink in their oxygen tank cord."

Following their split, Rife was rumored to have had a brief fling with actress Lucy Hale in early 2023. Later that year, he entered a more serious relationship with actress Jessica Lord until March 2024, when they amicably parted ways.

After their breakup, Beckinsale moved on to date other high-profile personalities, including comedian Pete Davidson in 2019. Rife publicly commented on Beckinsale’s relationship with Davidson at the time, advising the Saturday Night Live star to "run" and "be careful."

Reflecting on his remarks years later, Rife expressed regret, describing his comments as petty and apologizing to both Beckinsale and Pete Davidson in an Elle interview published in 2023.

The recent interaction between Beckinsale and Rife at the Netflix-hosted after-party reportedly occurred toward the night's end. Sources observed the pair engaging in close conversations, with Beckinsale’s arms around Rife’s neck and his hands around her waist. However, Beckinsale’s representative firmly refuted claims of a romantic reunion.

Kate Beckinsale’s Golden Globes appearances have previously made headlines. In 2019, she was spotted flirting with Pete Davidson at a Globes after-party, leading to their brief romance. The following year, in 2020, Beckinsale attended another after-party with musician Machine Gun Kelly.

Kate Beckinsale's upcoming projects for 2025 have not been confirmed. Matt Rife, meanwhile, will star in the comedy film Rolling Loud alongside Owen Wilson.