For pop sensation Madison Beer, her journey in the public eye has been inextricably linked with her personal life. Since her teenage years, her romantic relationships have played out under intense scrutiny, often shaping her public narrative and personal growth. The spotlight intensified once again in October 2025 when she confirmed a new chapter with Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.
Madison Beer and Justin Herbert: A 2025 Power Couple
The confirmation of Madison Beer's relationship with NFL star Justin Herbert became official during the 2025 NFL season. The pair were first seen together publicly on October 5, 2025, on the sidelines of a Los Angeles Chargers home game. This sighting marked the first clear acknowledgment of their romance to the world.
This new relationship blossomed as both individuals were immersed in demanding professional commitments. Beer was in the final stages of preparing for the January 2026 release of her third studio album, 'Locket'. Meanwhile, Herbert, the No. 6 overall draft pick from 2020, was leading the Chargers through their season. Beer was quick to clarify that her album was not inspired by Herbert, describing it in a press release as songs living in a "metaphorical locket for safekeeping."
Since going public, the couple has been spotted together at various sporting events and social gatherings with other Chargers players and partners. Beer now finds herself among the notable WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) of American sports, though she maintains a characteristically private stance on relationship details.
A Look Back: The Relationships That Defined Madison Beer's Past
Beer's first major public relationship began in 2015 with Vine star Jack Gilinsky. Their romance lasted until 2017 and ended with a significant, painful revelation. An alleged audio recording surfaced of Gilinsky verbally abusing Beer. In a powerful, now-deleted message to fans, Beer addressed the situation, urging them to prioritise their safety. She revealed her flawed reasoning at the time, stating, "My theory was... that if I left him, he'd do it to the next girl. I tried to fix him." This experience became a cornerstone in how she speaks about boundaries, safety, and emotional responsibility.
Following her split from Gilinsky, Beer was briefly linked to Brooklyn Beckham in summer 2017. However, she firmly shut down dating rumours, explaining in an interview that they were simply best friends who hung out daily with a group in Los Angeles. The speculation faded as Beckham moved to New York for college.
In 2018, Beer began an on-and-off relationship with DJ and club promoter Zack Bia. After their 2019 breakup, she posted reflective messages on social media, including one that read, "Oof I rlly owe myself the biggest apology for puttin' up w sht I never deserved." While her 2020 song "Selfish" was widely speculated to be about Bia, she never confirmed it. Bia later stated in a 2023 GQ interview that there was "so much love there" and that he still treated her like family.
Beer's longest public romance was with TikTok personality Nick Austin. They were first linked in summer 2020 and went public in March 2021. In an April 2025 interview with Cosmopolitan, Beer described their four-year bond as "intense and fun, but it's good." She revealed her relationship-focused nature, saying, "I meet someone, I love them. I'm like, 'Okay, I'm never letting you go.'" Speculation about their breakup began in August 2025 after Beer was seen with Justin Herbert, though neither party publicly addressed the rumours.
Consistency in Chaos: Madison Beer's Approach to Love and Privacy
Throughout her dating history, a clear pattern emerges in Madison Beer's philosophy on relationships. In her 2025 Cosmopolitan interview, she articulated the challenge of finding security in the spotlight, stating, "Because I have such a weird life and never feel safe and comfortable with someone, when I cross that line of 'you're my boyfriend,' it feels really big."
From the public fallout with Jack Gilinsky to the quiet end with Nick Austin and the new beginning with Justin Herbert, Beer has navigated love under a microscope. Her experiences have taught her to place immense value on emotional security and personal boundaries, lessons she carries forward as she balances a thriving music career with a high-profile romance in the fast-paced worlds of pop music and the NFL.
