PDA Overload: Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal's Sweet On-Screen Affection Sparks Social Media Buzz

Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal Spark Romance Rumors with PDA Galore

The Fantastic Four stars, Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal, have been making headlines with their increasingly cozy behavior on the red carpet and in interviews. While they've been tight-lipped about their personal lives, it's hard to deny the palpable chemistry between them.

During a recent interview with Buzzfeed, Vanessa, 38, was caught affectionately stroking Pedro's face, leaving fans and critics alike scratching their heads. Is this just a friendly gesture or something more? The on-screen couple, who play married couple Reed Richards and Sue Storm in Fantastic Four: First Steps, have been inseparable during the film's promotional tour.

Their PDA-filled moments have sparked a mix of reactions on social media, with some fans branding their relationship "weird" while others are shipping them hard. However, sources close to the duo claim that Pedro, 50, suffers from anxiety and Vanessa has been helping him cope by offering physical touch and reassurance.

This isn't the first time they've displayed this affectionate behavior. Just a few weeks ago, during Fantastic Four's premiere in Los Angeles, Pedro was pictured stroking Vanessa's baby bump as they posed together on the red carpet. Talk about a love fest!

The co-stars have been open about their friendship and supporting each other through tough times. In an interview last year, Vanessa shared that she helped Pedro calm down by holding his hand during San Diego Comic-Con.

"We were both incredibly nervous going out in front of thousands of people who love this comic," Vanessa explained. "He wanted me to know that we were in this together, and I found it a lovely gesture and was very glad to squeeze his hand back."

Pedro has indeed been candid about his struggles with anxiety throughout his career. In a recent chat with Men's Health, he revealed how he copes with anxiety by engaging more with people and reaching out for support.

"I remember back in high school I was always such a good talker with friends... and then I don't know how many days had gone by where we stopped doing that," Pedro shared. "It's something I've held onto very much. I was always one to reach out when I'm facing something that is challenging or making me anxious."

As it turns out, Vanessa has been more than just a supportive friend; she's also been instrumental in helping Pedro manage his anxiety. Their latest endeavor together, Fantastic Four: First Steps, which released on Thursday, marks the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the second reboot of the Fantastic Four franchise.

The movie follows the Fantastic Four as they protect their retro-futuristic world from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus. Leading lady Vanessa has been looking radiant during the film's premieres, flaunting her baby bump in stylish dresses that leave little to the imagination.

The beautiful actress first revealed her pregnancy at The Fantastic Four photocall in Mexico last month. Her engagement to boyfriend Paul Rabil, a lacrosse player and co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League, was reported by Page Six last December after two years of dating.

However, their romance has been on-again, off-again since they sparked dating rumors walking hand-in-hand through New York City in October 2022. Now that Vanessa's expecting, fans are wondering if Paul is ready to become a dad and step up as a partner.

Representatives for Paul and Vanessa were contacted by TheScholarlyNote.com for comment, but neither party has confirmed or denied the rumors about their relationship status.

As the Fantastic Four stars continue to slay the promotional game, one thing is clear: their on-screen chemistry has sparked real-life romance rumors that won't be dying down anytime soon.