Who is Jack Antonoff and who has he dated?

Jack Antonoff is a musician, and Lena Dunham wrote about her crush on him in her April 2026 book. He previously had a teenage romance with Scarlett Johansson and later dated Dunham for nearly six years.

When did Jack Antonoff and Scarlett Johansson date?

Jack Antonoff and Scarlett Johansson reportedly dated during their time at Manhattan's Professional Children's School and split around 2002, just before their graduation.

What is the song rumored to be about Scarlett Johansson?

The 2005 song "Better Love" by Jack Antonoff's band Steel Train is widely speculated to be inspired by his romance with Scarlett Johansson, with lyrics mentioning her name.

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Dunham Recalls Antonoff Crush & Johansson Romance

15 Apr

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Summary

Dunham detailed her crush on Jack Antonoff, who dated Scarlett Johansson.
Antonoff and Johansson had a teenage romance, splitting before graduation.
A song by Antonoff's band Steel Train is rumored to be about Johansson.

Dunham Recalls Antonoff Crush & Johansson Romance

Lena Dunham's book, released in April 2026, details her past infatuation with musician Jack Antonoff. She recounted learning of Antonoff through his sister, Rachel, and seeing his band fun. on Ludlow Street. Dunham also recalled seeing Antonoff with his earlier band, Steel Train, noting a comment about him dating Scarlett Johansson.

Antonoff and Johansson's own teenage romance reportedly began at Manhattan's Professional Children's School. They are said to have attended prom together before splitting around 2002. One report suggested their breakup occurred just before their graduation due to Johansson's escalating film career.