<p id=”par-1_50″>When <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/madison-beer-revealed-basically-paid-reckless-music-video.html/”>Madison Beer began filming</a> her latest music video in Los Angeles last weekend, she likely expected the attention to be on her costume: angel wings, a white gown, and a corset. Instead, the spotlight was on Justin Herbert, <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/tag/celebrity-athletes/?swcfpc=1″>quarterback of the Los Angeles Chargers</a>, who appeared by her side.</p>
<p id=”par-2_60″>The images of the 26-year-old singer chatting with the 27-year-old NFL star quickly ignited one of the summer’s most talked-about celebrity rumors. Some thought he had a role in her music video, but his casual outfit said otherwise. Plus, she left the gig in his car. Were they simply friends, or was this the beginning of an unlikely new relationship?</p>
<p id=”par-3_34″>For Herbert, who has largely kept his personal life out of the press, the speculation represents something new: a merging of his sports identity with public attention in a way he hasn’t previously allowed.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-madison-beer-s-fans-want-to-know-more-about-justin-herbert”>Madison Beer’s fans want to know more about Justin Herbert</h2>
<p id=”par-4_66″>Herbert has been a central figure in the NFL since entering the league in 2020 as the sixth overall draft pick. Known for his composure under pressure, the University of Oregon alum won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. By 2021, he was a Pro Bowler and had thrown for more than 5,000 yards, solidifying his status as one of the league’s most promising young quarterbacks.</p>
<p id=”par-5_48″>In 2023, the Chargers signed him to a five-year, $262.5 million contract extension, briefly making him the highest-paid quarterback in the league. Despite regular-season success, playoff struggles have dogged him. In last year’s Wild Card game against the Houston Texans, he threw four interceptions in a blowout loss.</p>
<p id=”par-6_47″>Until now, Herbert’s story has largely been confined to the sports world. The appearance alongside Beer, as reported by <a href=”https://pagesix.com/2025/08/19/celebrity-news/madison-beer-chargers-qb-justin-herbert-spark-dating-rumors/?utm_source=chatgpt.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Page Six</a>, has introduced him to a much broader audience of people who are less familiar with his arm strength than with his sudden presence in celebrity headlines.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-madison-beer-s-dating-history”>Madison Beer’s dating history</h2>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”>Madison Beer has deleted all posts with Nick Austin, wiping him off her social media and unliked all his Instagram posts. <br><br>He is yet to delete her from his social media, with many posts still remaining on his accounts and still follows her on TikTok. <a href=”https://t.co/94eJlXMm78″>pic.twitter.com/94eJlXMm78</a></p>— Madison Beer Updates (@madisonchart) <a href=”https://twitter.com/madisonchart/status/1848750808877105471?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>October 22, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
<p id=”par-7_39″>Beer, by contrast, has <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/madison-beer-fans-are-furious-that-she-romanticizes-the-pedophilic-relationship-in-the-classic-novel-lolita.html/”>been a fixture in pop culture</a> since her teenage years. She has since grown into a successful recording artist with platinum singles, Grammy attention, and a reputation for carefully crafted visuals in her music videos.</p>
<p id=”par-8_48″>Beer has often been in the spotlight for her relationships, which have included a highly publicized romance with Jack Gilinsky, a connection to Brooklyn Beckham, and an on-and-off involvement with Zack Bia. The <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/the-beatles-yesterday-inspired-madison-beer-song.html/”>“Spinnin” singer</a>‘s most recent relationship, with social media personality Nick Austin, ended in late 2024.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-why-we-love-the-idea-of-beer-and-herbert-together”>Why we love the idea of Beer and Herbert together</h2>
<blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p lang=”en” dir=”ltr”><a href=”https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chargers?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>#Chargers</a> Star QB Justin Herbert on being seen with Madison Beer:<br><br>“ah yeah, well she’s just a friend I met. We play chess from time to time, that photo was taken at a chess tournament here in Los Angeles” <a href=”https://t.co/ySVV4SnqaF”>pic.twitter.com/ySVV4SnqaF</a></p>— RunItBackHerbo (@RunItBackHerbo) <a href=”https://twitter.com/RunItBackHerbo/status/1957594975912501305?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>August 19, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src=”https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js” charset=”utf-8″></script>
<p id=”par-9_51″>After the appearance on set of Beer’s music video, Herbert told NFL reporters, via RunItBackHerbo on <a href=”https://x.com/RunItBackHerbo/status/1957594975912501305″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>X</a>, “Ah yeah, well she’s just a friend I met. We play chess from time to time. That photo was taken at a chess tournament here in Los Angeles.” Was he being cheeky? Sarcastic? </p>
<p id=”par-10_62″>The sight of Beer and Herbert together matters less for confirmation of romance, which the quarterback refused to provide at the press conference yesterday. Herbert embodies the NFL’s new generation of quarterbacks: highly paid, immensely talented, yet still seeking postseason validation. Beer represents a modern pop star whose career is as intertwined with her personal narrative as it is with her music.</p>
<p id=”par-11_84″>Pop culture fans love these crossover moments between sports and entertainment, from Tony Romo and Jessica Simpson to Ciara and Russell Wilson. These relationships can also draw ire from football fans who want the focus on the game. Despite <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/taylor-swift-wary-travis-kelce-threw-man-tantrum.html/”>Taylor Swift boosting the NFL’s popularity</a>, many viewers are sick of her massive presence at games. On the contrary, marriages between football players like Josh Allen and singer/actor Hailee Steinfeld and Jonathan Owens and Olympic gymnast Simone Biles have received more positive feedback from fans.</p>
<p id=”par-12_32″>We’ll have to wait and see how the NFL season unfolds for Madison Beer and Justin Herbert. The Los Angeles Chargers first preseason game is Saturday, August 23, at 8:30 PM EST.</p>