Matt Rife & Kate Beckinsale: Hollywood’s unforgettable fling revisited

A Hollywood summer, not so long ago in 2017, saw a whirlwind romance capture headlines. The stunning Kate Beckinsale, with a reputation for her refined taste in everything from scripts to red carpet looks, was suddenly in the spotlight with the younger Matt Rife, an aspiring actor with a penchant for stand-up comedy. Their relationship made quite the splash when the actress, then 44, was captured sharing an intimate moment with Rife, a youthful 21. This age gap, especially considering he was just three years senior to Beckinsale’s daughter, Lily, became the talk of the town. But as an insider reported, “They went on a couple of fun dates. It fizzled out weeks ago. She's happily single and has a lot going on.”

Despite their romance taking center stage, Beckinsale’s career and dedication to her daughter never waned. Sources even highlighted her hectic schedule, noting, “Kate is very busy with her daughter and her career.” And true to the indomitable spirit she's always exhibited, Kate made public appearances in style post-split. Who can forget her elegant, floral prom-style dress on Live With Kelly And Ryan?

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Rife’s rise & their short-lived romance

Although their affair was brief, it was marked with unmistakable passion. When they were spotted sharing a passionate kiss, the entertainment world went into a frenzy. Not just the public, but the actress’s inner circle seemed taken by Rife. “They quickly started flirting, went on their first date and it's continued since,” revealed a source. Known for his appearances on the Nick Cannon show Wild 'N Out, Matt was deemed very mature for his age by those in the know.

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Yet, life and love in Hollywood can be fickle. Kate’s involvement with Rife came not long after her split from husband Len Wiseman and her longstanding relationship with actor Michael Sheen, with whom she shares her daughter, Lily. As the summer sun set and the whispers of their fling dimmed, Beckinsale emerged ever radiant, always proving her resilience and grace amidst the Hollywood chaos.

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