Known for terrorizing batters with his immense pace on the cricket pitch, the former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee has frequently stayed in the headlines. During his playing days, he also tried his hand in the film industry, though without any remarkable success. Around that same era, persistent whispers suggested that he was dating the well-known Bollywood actress Preity Zinta. These dating rumors captured public attention for numerous years. Now, after a span of roughly 16 to 17 years, the cricketer has finally broken his silence and spoken openly about those old rumors regarding Preity. Brett Lee clarified that there was never any romantic relationship between them, adding that they have always been good friends and he holds immense respect for her.
What Does Brett Lee Have to Say?
During an interview with a prominent media outlet when asked about those gossip stories from the 2000s, Brett Lee stated that the truth of not dating any Bollywood actress is the biggest scoop itself. He explained that his bond with Preity Zinta was strictly a deep friendship and they remain good friends to this day. Brett Lee further mentioned that Preity was the co-owner of the Punjab Kings team back then. He described her as an extremely sensible woman and expressed that he holds a lot of respect for her. Addressing the rumors, he noted that such stories never bothered him because he always knew the truth. People could speculate whatever they wanted, but he never let those whispers affect him personally.
When Did the Affair Rumors Surface?
The rumors linking Preity Zinta and Brett Lee in a romantic relationship made waves primarily between the years 2008 and 2011. During that timeframe, Brett Lee was part of the Punjab Kings squad in the Indian Premier League. The rumors gained further momentum after the two were spotted together at a restaurant in Mumbai. However, Preity Zinta herself completely dismissed these reports back in 2010. She wrote on social media that getting linked with Brett Lee every year had become an old and baseless matter. She had made it clear then that they were strictly and purely good friends.
Personal and Professional Lives of Both Stars
Looking at their personal lives, Brett Lee tied the knot with Elizabeth Kemp in 2006, with whom he shares a son. However, the two divorced in 2009. Later, Brett Lee married Lana Anderson in 2014, and the couple has two children together. Meanwhile, Preity Zinta married Gene Goodenough in Los Angeles in 2016. In the year 2021, the couple welcomed twins via surrogacy. On the professional front, Preity is soon set to appear in the upcoming film 'Bantwara 1947', which is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 14.
