Reports surfaced suggesting that former couple Kate Beckinsale and Matt Rife shared a kiss at the 2025 Golden Globes afterparty. However, Beckinsale’s representative quickly shut down the rumors, clarifying that the pair did not have any affectionate exchange. The rep also confirmed that the rumors of them kissing were false. Here are the details surrounding the alleged intimate moment between Beckinsale and Rife.
Kate Beckinsale denies kissing Matt Rife
The rumors of the Golden Globes afterparty kiss were false.
The rumors of an intimate moment between Kate Beckinsale and Matt Rife began circulating after a report from Page Six surfaced. A source claimed the duo was spotted sharing a kiss at Spago during Netflix’s Golden Globes party. The source described, “Her arms were around his neck, and his arms and hands were around her waist… They were very close, and I saw them kiss a couple of times.”
However, the report was quickly debunked when Beckinsale’s representative set the record straight. The rep told People that there were no intimate moments between the two at the party and clarified that “It is incorrect that they were kissing.”
The rep also emphasized that Beckinsale and Rife remain “friendly exes” and had only shared lighthearted conversations. The former couple had been romantically linked in June 2017 after they were photographed kissing outside Villa Lounge in West Hollywood, sparking dating rumors. After nearly a year of dating, they ended their relationship.
Following their split, Beckinsale began dating Pete Davidson, and Rife had only positive things to say about her new relationship. He offered advice to Davidson, saying, “Enjoy it while you can. I hope they’re both happy, and I hope that it can build into an established, good relationship.” He also wished them well, subtly hinting at the reason for his breakup with Beckinsale. “I wish them both the best… We dated for a year, and it was… complicated,” he explained (via TMZ).
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
