Scarlett Johansson Breaks Silence on Viral Red Carpet Kisses with Jonathan Bailey

Scarlett Johansson is brushing off the buzz surrounding her red carpet kisses with “Jurassic World Rebirth” co-star Jonathan Bailey, calling the viral moments nothing more than expressions of friendship.

The 40-year-old actress and the 37-year-old “Wicked” star made headlines after they were spotted locking lips not once but twice during promotional events for their upcoming film. The first occurred on June 17 at the movie’s London premiere, with a follow-up kiss at the New York City event on June 23—this time in the presence of Johansson’s husband, “Saturday Night Live” comedian Colin Jost.

Appearing on NBC’s Today show, Johansson was asked directly about the PDA by host Craig Melvin, who didn’t hesitate to broach the topic. “This kissing thing that you and Jonathan have been doing all over the world…” Melvin began, before adding, “He’s so attractive.”

Johansson laughed and responded, “Yeah, you said it!”

Melvin pressed further, asking, “Is that why we keep planting lips on him?”

“He’s a lovable guy, what can I say?” Johansson replied with a smile. “I don’t know. We’re just friendly people.”

While the actress didn’t delve into specifics, her laid-back tone made it clear she isn’t fazed by the public attention. “Nothing surprises me these days,” she added. “But yeah, I’ve got a lot of love to give, what can I say?”

Jonathan Bailey echoed her sentiments in a separate interview with Entertainment Tonight, embracing the spontaneity and warmth of the gestures. “I believe in being able to show love in all different ways,” said Bailey, who publicly came out as gay in 2018. “And if you can’t kiss your friends… life’s too short not to.”

Despite the headlines, the duo’s chemistry seems rooted in genuine camaraderie rather than romantic speculation—a fitting backdrop for their high-stakes new film, Jurassic World Rebirth.

The latest installment in the blockbuster dinosaur saga is set five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion. Johansson plays Zora Bennett, the fearless leader of a covert team dispatched to a perilous island research facility once tied to the original Jurassic Park.

According to the official synopsis, the team’s mission is to recover genetic material from the surviving dinosaurs—DNA believed to hold potential life-saving benefits for humanity. But what begins as a high-risk operation soon spirals into something far darker, as they uncover a deeply buried secret that could change the course of science forever.

Johansson leads a star-studded cast that includes Oscar winner Mahershala Ali, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein. The film is billed as a standalone sequel—both a continuation of the Jurassic World narrative and a fresh entry point for new audiences.

Speaking to E! News on the red carpet, Johansson revealed she’s willing to let her 10-year-old daughter Rose watch the film, despite its PG-13 rating and what some fans are calling the franchise’s “scariest” chapter yet.

“I’ve been talking to some other ‘Jurassic’ fans, and they say this is the scariest one,” Johansson said. “But I would let my daughter see it… It’s still appropriate for the family. You just gotta watch it through the crack in your fingers.”

Johansson shares Rose with her ex-husband, French journalist Romain Dauriac, whom she divorced in 2017. She married Jost in 2020, and the couple welcomed their son Cosmo in 2021.

With the film set to hit theaters soon, anticipation is building—not just for the cinematic spectacle of prehistoric creatures, but for Johansson’s dynamic on-screen partnership with Bailey, whose easy chemistry has already made waves off-screen.

Their playful affection may have lit up red carpets and dominated headlines, but for Johansson and Bailey, it’s all part of the show—and perhaps a reminder that even in Hollywood, friendship can still steal the spotlight.

Jurassic World Rebirth is scheduled for release later this summer.