Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey lit up the red carpet with their easy chemistry at the “Jurassic World Rebirth” premiere in New York City on June 23.
The co-stars stole the spotlight when they shared a playful kiss on the lips â a moment that quickly charmed fans and photographers alike.
Johansson and Bailey turned heads â and sparked plenty of smiles. The duo, when they leaned in for a cheeky, quick peck on the lips, showed off their warm friendship and effortless chemistry on the red carpet.
Jonathan Bailey Sets the Record Straight After Adorable Red Carpet Kiss With Scarlett Johansson
âI believe in being able to show love in all different ways. And if you canât kiss your friends⦠lifeâs too short not to,â Bailey, 37, told Entertainment Tonight, brushing off any buzz about the sweet gesture.
It wasnât their first affectionate moment on the press tour. Johansson and Bailey also shared a friendly smooch at the filmâs London premiere just days earlier on June 17.
Bailey and Johansson Light Up the Red Carpet
Bailey kept it casual for the NYC premiere in a white scoop-neck T-shirt, light gray cardigan, and matching gray trousers. He paired it with black leather loafers and gold geometric sunglasses.
Johansson, 40, wowed in an ivory gown adorned with delicate floral appliqués. The look featured flowing chiffon panels and a corseted bodice that flattered her silhouette.
The Marvel star coordinated with her husband, Saturday Night Liveâs Colin Jost, who wore an all-white linen suit for the event.
The couple, married for four years, happily posed together, with no signs of jealousy over Johanssonâs flirty red carpet moment with Bailey.
Bailey Reflects on Breaking Barriers as an Out Gay Actor
Bailey recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about his journey as an openly gay actor leading a major studio film.
âThereâs moments where, yes, you have to be excellent to prove that you can do it. And itâs not like I havenât felt that. Thereâs the weight of history,â Bailey said.
He added: âBeing an out gay actor, historically, meant that you wouldnât be able to play straight and there werenât any gay parts to play anyway. Thatâs obviously changed massively.â
Inside Jurassic World Rebirth
“Jurassic World Rebirth”, set five years after the events of 2022âs Jurassic World Dominion, stars Johansson as Zora. She plays a covert ops expert on a mission to retrieve genetic material from the worldâs largest dinosaurs.
But when Zoraâs team crosses paths with a shipwrecked family in an isolated equatorial zone, they all end up stranded on an island hiding a dangerous, long-buried secret.
Bailey stars alongside Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend in the highly anticipated installment of the blockbuster dinosaur franchise.
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