Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt has not began a new relationship amid his divorce and custody battle. The actor is pictured attending the premiere of the Paramount Pictures title “Allied” (Aliados) on Nov. 22, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images

Although Brad Pitt has been casually dating other women following his split with Angelina Jolie, the actor has not been carrying on a secret relationship with Charlize Theron amid his divorce proceedings.

Pitt, who split from Jolie in 2016, has been linked to several ladies since parting ways with his wife, but a new report is claiming the actor has been secretly meeting up with Theron for the past year to “hookup.”

The story, published by Star, suggests the 54-year-old has been desperate to keep his relationship with Theron under wraps “for as long as possible” out of fear Jolie will use it against him in the custody battle over their six kids.

“They meet up at luxury hotel suites around the world – London, Paris, even Beverly Hills – for dates… It’s given them time to get to know each other away from the spotlight,” the “insider” told the tabloid.

The supposed confidant went on to imply Pitt and Theron bonded over their kids, art and architecture. “So not only does Brad really respect Charlize, but their chemistry together is sizzling hot!”

However, a rep for Pitt laughed off the Star report and told Gossip Cop the actor was not dating Theron. The fact-checking website went on to note the 43-year-old actress previously stated she wasn’t interested in dating anyone.

In April, she told Hello magazine several friends have tried to set her up on dates but she isn’t in the right “mindset” to carry on a relationship. “Right now, feels like more work than something I would really enjoy,” she explained.

Prior to that, the last potential romance she alluded to was in July 2017, during an interview with Howard Stern. At the time, the actress revealed she went on a date with a famous star but refused to name her suitor.

“I went on a date maybe, like, a month ago. I had a great date, I’ve got to tell you. I had an incredible date,” she told the Sirus XM host.

Theron revealed her date took her on a 9-mile hike in the middle of the night. “It was a full moon. I was really impressed. It was fun! I’m not going to say where we met but we met somewhere and we ended up going for a walk. I wasn’t scared — it was just really fun. He was super funny. It was super private and I guess that’s what made it so much fun too.”

Although Theron has dated several famous men in Hollywood, she is reportedly “really happy” with her busy career and two kids, leaving her little time to carry on a secret relationship with Pitt.

Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron has not been searching for a new boyfriend. The actress is pictured attending ELLE’s 25th Annual Women In Hollywood Celebration on Oct. 15, 2018 in Los Angeles. Presley Ann/Getty Images