Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, co-stars of Jurassic World Rebirth, were captured in an intimate photo shared by Bailey on Instagram on August 25. The image shows Bailey leaning in close to Johansson, appearing ready to gently bite her neck while Johansson gazes directly into the camera with a sultry expression. Their growing closeness has been a topic of conversation following their recent public displays of affection.
Public Displays of Affection Stir Conversations This Summer
This summer, Bailey and Johansson surprised fans by exchanging playful kisses on the lips during multiple red carpet appearances for their new film. At the New York City premiere in June, Bailey addressed the reaction to these gestures in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, emphasizing the importance of expressing love in diverse ways.
“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 said.
Colin Jost’s Reactions to Johansson and Bailey’s Friendship
Johansson’s husband, Colin Jost, responded to the playful moments with humor in a July interview. He referenced the Jurassic Park theme jokingly when discussing Bailey’s unexpected advances at premieres.
“I guess in Jurassic Park terms, the attack always comes from the raptor you never thought was there. Of all the threats out there, I wasn’t thinking it was Jonathan,”
Jost quipped.
“I think it’s going to be OK,”
he added, elaborating further,
“Jonathan is an out gay man. It didn’t seem like the biggest threat.”
He also recounted a lighthearted conversation on the red carpet with Bailey,
“Jonathan and I, at the red carpet, we were like, ‘I guess we have to kiss now? Is that what happens? Close the loop?’”
Despite the jokes, Jost pointed out the tendency to exaggerate public reactions, stressing the normalcy of friendly gestures.
“People really blow it out of proportion when someone kisses their friend hello.”
Family Life and Roles Beyond the Spotlight
Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost have been together since 2017 and married since October 2020. They share a four-year-old son, Cosmo. Jost is also the stepfather to Johansson’s daughter Rose, aged 10, from her previous marriage to Romain Dauriac.
“I think part of the reason I fell in love with [Scarlett] is she’s a great mom,”
Jost said in a New York Times interview from July 2024, reflecting on his stepfather role. He continued,
“I’ve known Rose, my stepdaughter, since she was 2. It’s weird. You get to actually preview someone as a mom.”
Ongoing Interest in Their Personal and Professional Lives
The dynamic between Johansson, Bailey, and Jost continues to attract public and media interest, particularly as the new Jurassic World Rebirth film gains attention. Johansson and Bailey’s onscreen collaboration and offscreen camaraderie highlight a relaxed approach to friendship and affection within Hollywood, while Jost’s measured responses underscore the importance of context in interpreting public behavior. As their film debuts, audiences and fans alike are watching both their performances and personal interactions with curiosity.
