Scarlett Johansson Kisses Her Co-Star Jonathan Bailey Again As Actor Defends Their Red Carpet PDA
By Favour Adegoke on June 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM EDT
Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey shared another kiss at the "Jurassic World Rebirth" NYC premiere.
The co-stars have since gone viral for their PDA, which left fans shocked. But Bailey doesn't think it's a big deal, as he notes that kissing on the lips is a way to show "love" even with friends.
Scarlett Johansson has since praised the "Jurassic World Rebirth" cast's bond, formed during the intense shoot in Malta, citing the 103°F heat.
Jonathan Bailey Says 'Life's Too Short' As He Defends Kiss With Scarlett Johansson
Bailey turned heads at the New York City premiere of "Jurassic World Rebirth" on Monday, walking the red carpet with co-stars Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend.
At one moment during the event, Bailey and Johansson, 40, shared a lighthearted kiss on the lips; a playful gesture that has become something of a signature between the two.
"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 about their kiss.
At the latest event, Johansson leaned in and cupped Bailey's face for a quick kiss, echoing a similar moment the duo shared at the film's London premiere on June 17.
Their chemistry is strictly platonic, though. Bailey is openly gay, and Johansson has been happily married to comedian and "Saturday Night Live" star Colin Jost, 42, for four years.
In a sweet show of support, Jost was also on hand at Monday's premiere, twinning in white with his wife.
Scarlett Johansson Reveals Whether She Would Allow Her Daughter To Watch The New' Jurassic' Movie
In an interview with E! News, Johansson opened up about her excitement for the franchise and whether her daughter, Rose, 10, whom she shares with her ex-husband Romain Dauriac, will be allowed to watch the movie.
"I've been talking to some other 'Jurassic' fans and they say this is the scariest one," she shared, "but I would let my daughter see it."
She added: "It's still appropriate for the family. You just gotta watch it through the crack in your fingers."
Reflecting on her own experience with the iconic franchise, Johansson recalled: "I was 10 years old in the theater and part of the impression it left on me was the jump scares, the laughs, but the terrors for sure."
She noted: "That's part of what's so great about 'Jurassic.' It's thrilling in all ways: visually and also emotionally."
Scarlett Johansson Says 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Cast Became Like Family
Johansson also revealed that working on "Jurassic World Rebirth" brought her closer to her co-stars — Jonathan Bailey, Mahershala Ali, and Rupert Friend in more ways than one.
"One of the best parts of making a movie is the family that you develop while you're shooting," she shared.
"We didn't have much time to rehearse on this film," Johansson explained. "So just having the opportunity to spend as much time as we could doing stuff that was enjoyable was important."
The Grueling Malta Shoot Further Strengthened The Cast's Bond
The on-set conditions made the camaraderie between the movie's cast members even more vital.
Filming in Malta under sweltering conditions, with temperatures reaching 103°F and a stifling 90 percent humidity, reportedly tested their endurance.
To cope with the extreme climate and encounters with nature, the cast would unwind with group dinners and laughs.
"It helps to have some nice memories to look forward to," Johansson said, "to daydream about when you're deep in mangrove water with poisonous snakes."
Scarlett Johansson Admits She Pitched Herself To Steven Spielberg For 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Role
Johansson's love for "Jurassic Park" runs so deep that when she caught wind of a new film in the works, she didn't hesitate to throw her hat in the ring, directly to Steven Spielberg himself.
But the actress faced one critical question: should she play it cool or let her inner superfan shine?
"I had a meeting with him and I don't actually know if he knew the depths of my 'Jurassic' fandom," she told The Hollywood Reporter. "But I'm hoping that no one explained it to him too thoroughly because it maybe would've come off as being a little too much,"
Still, she admitted Spielberg was thrilled when she expressed what being part of the franchise meant to her.
"Although knowing Steven now, he was excited when I shared with him how much it would mean to me to play any part in 'Jurassic.' I could've played it cooler, and maybe I wouldn't have gotten it," she admitted.
