Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson shared a moment at the recent premiere of their upcoming movie Jurassic World Rebirth in New York City that drew widespread attention. The co-stars surprised fans by kissing each other on the lips. The sweet moment quickly went viral, but Bailey has explained that it is just a way of expressing love.
Jonathan Bailey speaks about his and Scarlett Johansson’s kiss
At the Jurassic World Rebirth New York City premiere on June 23, Jonathan Bailey shared a quick kiss on the lips with co-star Scarlett Johansson. The duo met in a similar fashion at the film’s world premiere in London a week before as well. The unexpected but affectionate moment instantly led to speculation online, with many fans curious about the nature of their chemistry. But Bailey has set the record straight.
“I believe in being able to show love in all different ways. And if you can’t kiss your friends… life’s too short not to,” Bailey told Entertainment Tonight, brushing off any controversy. Despite the chatter, there’s no romance brewing between the two. Scarlett Johansson has been married to comedian Colin Jost for four years, and the Saturday Night Live alum even appeared at the premiere in matching white with his wife. Meanwhile, Bailey is openly gay and has spoken candidly about the challenges and pride of being an out actor in Hollywood.
When it comes to working with Johansson, Bailey said it was “amazing.” “Scarlett is just endlessly fun, hilarious, sensitive, and intelligent. Her and Mahershala [Ali], they are both icons. I am very lucky to be part of their tribe,” he added.
Jurassic World Rebirth picks up five years after the events of Dominion, placing Johansson’s character Zora, a covert ops expert, at the center of a high-stakes mission involving the world’s largest dinosaurs. As her team’s journey collides with a civilian boating expedition gone wrong, they all end up stranded on an island with secrets buried deep in prehistoric chaos.
Starring Johansson, Bailey, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend, Jurassic World Rebirth hits theaters on July 2.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.
