“Dancing With the Stars” alum Brooks Nader has set the record straight about ongoing rumors that she’s dating Ben Affleck.
The reality star, 28, took to Instagram to respond to speculation that she and the actor had struck up a romantic relationship.
Replying to a post by Deuxmoi, Nader denied that she’s involved with Affleck. “Haven’t met him in my life,” she responded in a January 24 post.
Brooks Nader’s Past Romances
This isn’t the first time Nader has addressed dating rumors about her. In September, the “Love Thy Nader” star responded to Jimmy Kimmel’s question about her dating life during an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.”
“Are you dating Italian superstar Jannik Sinner?” the host asked, to which Nader replied, “Is this an interrogation? I’m so scared right now.”
Later that month, Nader faced rumors that she’s seeing Jannick and Carlos Alcaraz at the same time. during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live.”
“I would just say a lady never kisses and tells, especially twice,” she said at the time (via E! News). “That’s just not nice.”
Nader was married to Billy Haire from 2019 to 2025. She was also romantically involved with her “Dancing With the Stars” partner, Gleb Savchenko.
Ben Affleck Stays Tight-Lipped About Dating Life
GettyMeanwhile, Affleck has kept her dating life under wraps since his divorce from Jennifer Lopez. The former couple tied the knot in July 2022 before separating in April 2024. Lopez filed for divorce in August, and it was finalized in February 2025.
Affleck was also previously married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018. The two maintain a close relationship as they co-parent their three children: Violet, Seraphina, and Samuel.
Earlier this month, Affleck opened up about his family dynamic with Garner and their kids.
Speaking with E! News, he revealed that they try not to put pressure on their children about their futures.
“You put something on your children when you have a public life, and that’s complicated,” the actor told the outlet at the time. “And I think Jen and I, and I know Matt [Damon] and his wife, we really want to give them room to figure out what they want to do.”
Affleck continued, “I wouldn’t push them into that. They’re brilliant and lovely and wonderful and we love them, and we’re proud of them and hope that they don’t waste their life acting.”
