Kate Beckinsale is calling cut on this rumor.
After a report began circulating that the 51-year-old and comedian Matt Rife—her ex from 2017—locked lips at Netflix’s Golden Globes after-party on Jan. 5, Kate was quick to set the record straight.
“It is incorrect that they were kissing,” her rep told People. “They are friendly exes who were having a fun time speaking.”
Kate briefly dated the 29-year-old back in 2017, when they were 43 and 21-years-old, respectively, having met through mutual friends and broke up after about a year.
At the time, Matt acknowledged their 22-year age difference, writing—and then deleting—on Instagram, “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. #LifeAlertTypeOfLove."
Following their split, and after Kate moved on to SNL’s Pete Davidson, Matt issued a scathing response to the new relationship, telling his fellow comedian to “be careful.”
“Man to man: run,” he told TMZ in 2019 of Kate and Pete. “Enjoy it while you can. I hope they’re both happy. I hope that it can build to where it’s an established, good relationship.”
He added, “I wish them both the best. I hope they’re happy. I don’t really have any solid advice, just be careful.”
However, four years later, Matt apologized for the comments.
“I regret saying that,” he told Elle in 2023. “Pete, if you’re out there, sorry I said that. Kate, I also apologize that I said that. I shouldn’t have said that.”
He added, “I gave that advice because I was only speaking from personal experience, having been together and finding out that we weren’t the most compatible match. I wanted to make sure that both of them were careful with their emotions and didn’t head into something that they also wouldn’t, that also wouldn’t work out.”
These days, any bad blood is behind the pair, and they enjoyed a friendly exchange at this year’s Golden Globes festivities.
In addition to their run-in, Kate also crossed paths with her Click costar Adam Sandler at the Netflix bash, while Matt caught up with fellow comedians Nate Bargatze and Nikki Glaser—who also hosted the award show—at the Globes’ official after party.
For more epic moments from the post-show festivities, keep reading.
Nikki Glaser & Chris Convy
The comedian and her boyfriend let loose after she had the crowd roaring as host of the ceremony.
Adam Sandler & Kate Beckinsale
These two former costars proved they still click.
Colman Domingo
The Sing Sing star looked dapper in his after party look.
Fernanda Torres
The I'm Still Here star celebrated her first Golden Globe win.
Sophia Bush & Anthony Mackie
The Marvel star and Chicago PD alum enjoyed a sweet run in.
Taika Waititi & Joshua Jackson
The two actors were all smiles as they celebrated the night's winners.
Matt Rife & Nikki Glaser
The two comedians celebrated Nikki's big hosting win.
Dakota Fanning & Elle Fanning
The sisters opted for an outfit change as they continued their festivities.
Jessica Gunning
The Baby Reindeer star posed with her new Golden Globe.
Amy Adams, Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti & Lisa Ann Walter
The cast of Abbott Elementary and the Nightbitch star snapped an epic selfie.
Erin Foster & Adam Brody
The Nobody Wants This creator and star celebrated the show's nominations.
Derek Hough & Julianne Hough
The sibling duo matching in coordinating black outfits.
Anna Sawai
The Shögun star was a vision with her first Golden Globe win.
Hwang Dong-hyuk & Lee Jung-jae
The Squid Game creator and star celebrated the evening.
Cooper Koch & Mikey Madison
Two of the year's biggest breakout stars enjoyed a run-in.
Emma Chamberlain
The social media star threw up a peace sign as she partook in the Globes' after parties.
Zoe Saldaña
The Emilia Pérez star glowed alongside her newly-won Golden Globe.
Jesse Plemons
The Kinds of Kindness star posed for a photo on his way down the stairs.
Nava Mau & Zoe Saldaña
The Baby Reindeer and Emilia Pérez actresses looked chic as they posed alongside each other.
Benny Blanco & Selena Gomez
The newly-engaged couple took a few minutes to recharge off their feet.
Leighton Meester & Adam Brody
The couple turned their Golden Globes evening into a full-fledged date night.
Lisa Ann Walter & Anthony Mackie
The actors posed for an absolutely marvelous picture together.
Ali Wong & Keri Russell
The two stars paused for a quick pic.
Jonathan Van Ness and Allison Janney
The duo posed in coordinating shades of blue.