The Los Angeles Chargers spent the offseason rebuilding around Justin Herbert after another playoff disappointment. Herbert stayed mostly out of the spotlight during that stretch. His relationship with pop star Madison Beer drew growing attention online.
A teaser clip posted Wednesday quickly sent NFL fans into a frenzy and put the Chargers quarterback at the center of a very different conversation.
Justin Herbert’s Madison Beer Cameo Sparks Online Buzz
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Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass during the third quarter against the New England Patriots in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Herbert appeared in Beer’s upcoming “lovergirl” music video teaser, released May 7 across Beer’s social channels. The Chargers quarterback makes a cameo in the visual ahead of the song’s Friday release.
The teaser shows Beer singing closely to Herbert before the pair hide a kiss behind their hands. The appearance marks the first time the notoriously private quarterback has publicly participated in a project tied to Beer’s music career.
“Justin is extremely private; this is his first time doing something like this.”
🚨BREAKING: #Chargers superstar quarterback Justin Herbert is featured in his girlfriend Madison Beer’s new music video for her song “Lovergirl” which was released tonight.
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Justin is extremely private; this is his first time doing something like this. pic.twitter.com/mK7ioNfcIW
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) May 8, 2026
The clip gained traction across NFL circles. Herbert rarely shares details about his personal life publicly. Dating rumors involving the Oregon product first surfaced in August 2025 after the pair were spotted together at a music video shoot. Beer later attended several Chargers games during the 2025 season.
Herbert enters the 2026 season facing significant expectations after throwing for 3,727 yards and 26 touchdowns last year while completing 66.4% of his passes. The Chargers also return both Joe Alt and Rashawn Slater along the offensive line, giving Jim Harbaugh’s offense added stability entering offseason workouts later this month.
That is partly why the cameo generated such a strong response online. Herbert has long carried a reputation as more reserved than many star quarterbacks around the league. His willingness to appear in a high-profile music video surprised fans who typically associate the two-time Pro Bowler with a quieter public image.
Social media reactions ranged from jokes to genuine concern about the quarterback’s focus entering the season. One usercommented,
“What a douche.”
Another fanwrote*,*
“Can’t blame him but also not drafting him in fantasy now.”
The frustration was clear, with one userwriting,
“You just know now he’s going to sub .500 on the year.”
Others focused on how Herbert’s teammates could respond once offseason practices begin. A different useradded,
“Herbert’s teammates will roast him for this.”
Some disagreed, as onecommenterput it,
“Herbert should end it. Nothing about her says genuine.”
Another fanchimed in with,
“He will marry her she will take half of his money.”
The reaction highlighted how invested NFL fans have become in the personal lives of franchise quarterbacks.