Jonathan Bailey is shrugging off speculation surrounding his unusually affectionate relationship with his co-star Scarlett Johansson.
Bailey and Johansson turned heads when they shared a kiss on the lips while attending the world premiere of “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which opens in theaters nationwide next week, in London. They smooched again while walking the red carpet at the film’s New York premiere Monday.
Images of the two kisses drew heated chatter online, with many pointing out Bailey is gay and that Johansson has been married to actor-comedian Colin Jost since 2020.
Speaking to “Entertainment Tonight” Monday, however, Bailey offered a straightforward ― and perfectly relatable ― explanation.
“I believe in being able to show love in all different ways,” he said. “And if you can’t kiss your friends... life’s too short not to.”
