Fans are only just discovering that Jack Antonoff once dated Scarlett Johansson — and the story goes all the way back to their teenage years.
The surprising relationship has resurfaced thanks to Lena Dunham, who mentioned it in her 2026 memoir, sparking fresh interest in Antonoff’s early dating history.
A teenage romance before fame
Long before they became global names, Antonoff and Johansson were just teenagers attending the Professional Children’s School in New York City.
The pair reportedly dated in the early 2000s, even attending prom together, before splitting in 2002 — just as Johansson’s acting career began to take off in Hollywood.
The moment fans started talking again
Interest in their relationship reignited after Dunham reflected on first hearing about it years ago.
She recalled being told: “That guy used to date Scarlett Johansson?” while watching Antonoff perform with his early band.
The comment stuck — and now, years later, fans are revisiting the unexpected connection.
A short-lived but memorable relationship
While their romance didn’t last long, it has remained a curious footnote in both of their careers.
Reports at the time suggested the couple went their separate ways as Johansson’s career accelerated, putting distance between their lives.
Did he write a song about her?
There has long been speculation that Antonoff may have referenced Johansson in music.
His former band Steel Train released a track in 2005 titled Better Love, which includes the line:
“Hey Scarlett, you’re not the same.”
While never officially confirmed, fans have often linked the lyrics to their past relationship.
Where they are now
Antonoff later went on to date Lena Dunham for nearly six years before their split in 2017. He is now married to actress Margaret Qualley.
Johansson, meanwhile, has had several high-profile relationships and is now married to comedian Colin Jost.
A hidden Hollywood link
It might have been brief, but the idea that two future stars dated long before fame has clearly captured people’s attention.
And for many fans, it’s one of those unexpected celebrity connections that’s just too good to ignore.
