Pop star Madison Beer was pictured with Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, fueling rumors the two are Hollywood’s newest celebrity-athlete couple.
The 26-year-old singer-songwriter, who came to fame after Justin Bieber posted one of her YouTube covers, was recently shooting her new music video when Herbert stopped by on set. The surprise run-in with the 6-foot-6 quarterback sparked instant dating rumors, keeping up with an increasing trend of pop stars dating NFL players.
Beer, who was nominated for a Grammy and is a social media and music powerhouse, has over 40 million Instagram followers and over 20 million on TikTok. She’s famed for hits such as “Make You Mine” and has developed a brand through music, style, and being honest about her experiences with mental illness and sex.
The singer has had past associations with TikTok star Nick Austin and briefly dated Brooklyn Beckham, David Beckham’s son. Her reported romance with Herbert has fans abuzz on the social media.
Herbert, 27, is a standout himself, just in a far different realm. A sixth overall pick from Oregon in the 2020 NFL Draft, he established himself immediately by claiming Offensive Rookie of the Year. Praised for his strength at the line of scrimmage and cerebral playing style, he has become one of the league’s most sensational quarterbacks, but critics say he has yet to come through in the clutch consistently.
The Chargers, with new head coach Jim Harbaugh, are hoping to bring out the best in Herbert, although the team suffered a huge loss recently when it lost starting left tackle Rashawn Slater to a season-ending injury.
Though his reputation on the field, Herbert has a small social media following compared to Beer’s — slightly more than 600,000 Instagram followers. That hasn’t dissuaded him from becoming a local favorite in Los Angeles, where celebrity athletes and celebrities from entertainment frequently intersect.
The coupling arrives as the NFL and pop culture appear to be more and more entrenched. Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s relationship was in the headlines for a year, paving the way for sports and music crossover interest. And now, people are asking whether Beer and Herbert might be the next celebrity couple to shine.
Until now, neither Herbert nor Beer has publicly addressed their relationship status, prompting fans and news outlets to wonder. Whether it’s a friendship, a professional partnership, or something else entirely, the excitement surrounding the pop star and NFL quarterback is not slowing down.
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