At last, during the promotional tour for Jurassic World Rebirth, Jonathan Bailey addressed his widely discussed red carpet encounters with co-star Scarlett Johansson. The kisses that have gone viral were just a kind expression of friendship, the actor said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "I believe in being able to express love in every way, and if you can't kiss your friends, life's too short not to," Bailey told the news source.

Jonathan Bailey and Scarlett Johansson's kiss goes viral

The two co-stars initially grabbed headlines last week when they shared a brief kiss at the movie's London premiere. At 40, Johansson was seen on the red carpet planting a kiss on Bailey's cheek and smiling while wearing a pink Vivienne Westwood dress. At 37, Bailey looked stylish in a brown suit.

At the New York premiere, they performed the scenario once more, this time in front of Johansson's husband, Colin Jost. Bailey wore grey, while the actor-comedian wore a white suit that complemented his wife. Fans responded to the pictures with a combination of amazement and amusement as they went viral on social media.

Cosmo, their 3-year-old son, was born to Johansson and Jost, who wed in 2020. Johansson's daughter Rose from a previous relationship is also Jost's stepdaughter. For his part, Bailey revealed his relationship to the public in 2018. In a chat with The Evening Standard last year, he called his companion a "lovely man."

Bailey discussed his experiences as a gay actor in the profession in an interview with GQ in 2022. "I thought that in order to be happy, I needed to be straight," he stated. Bailey maintains a low profile in his personal life, even with greater exposure. “I don’t know if I would be able to be as confident to speak out on other things if I felt that my whole life was up for grabs,” he said.

FAQs:

Why did Jonathan Bailey kiss Scarlett Johansson on the red carpet?

Bailey said the kisses were simply a show of affection between friends and nothing more.

Was Scarlett’s husband Colin Jost present?

Yes, Jost was present at the New York premiere where the second kiss occurred.

Are Bailey and Johansson in a relationship?

No. Bailey is openly gay and in a relationship with a man.

How have fans responded to the kiss?

Reactions on social media were mixed, but mostly humorous and supportive.

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