Trending Now - Zach Braff Denies Rumors of AI Chatbot Girlfriend

WHO:

Zach Braff, 50-year-old actor

Max Silvestri, podcast host

Jenny Slate, podcast participant

Gabe Liedman, podcast participant

Kumail Nanjiani, podcast participant

Florence Pugh, actress and Braff's last public relationship

WHAT:

Zach Braff denied rumors of dating an AI chatbot on his Instagram stories on March 12th, 2026.

Braff stated, "I'm not dating a chatbot. I can't believe I have to type these words. It is a storyline in an upcoming ep of 'Scrubs.'"

The rumors originated from a December 16th, 2025 episode of the "I Need You Guys" podcast.

Braff's last public relationship was with Florence Pugh, which began in 2019 and ended in early 2022.

WHERE:

Instagram, where Braff posted his denial

The "I Need You Guys" podcast, where the rumor was discussed

WHEN:

Rumors first surfaced in December 2025.

Braff's Instagram denial was posted on March 12th, 2026.

The podcast episode discussing the rumor aired on December 16th, 2025.

WHY:

Braff aimed to clarify misinformation and appeal for kindness among peers in the entertainment industry.

HOW:

Braff used Instagram stories to communicate his denial and clarify the origin of the rumors.

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 23:03 UTC)

Zach Braff took to Instagram on March 12 to deny rumors that he is dating an AI chatbot, stating, "I'm not dating a chatbot. I can't believe I have to type these words," and clarifying that the rumors stemmed from a December episode of the "I Need You Guys" podcast. The actor, who was last publicly linked to Florence Pugh, aimed to address the misinformation and encourage kindness within the entertainment community. Braff's comments come after speculation that began circulating in December 2025, prompting him to clarify the situation to his followers.