Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 26, 2025 · Entertainment

Scarlett Johansson & Jonathan Bailey's PDA Sparks Fan Debate: 'Colin Jost, How You Feelin'?'

Jonathan Bailey (L) pretended to bite the neck of his Jurassic World: Rebirth co-star Scarlett Johansson (R) in a sexy selfie he posted on Monday

SCARLETT JOHANSSON'S ROMANTIC ENTRAPMENT: JONATHAN BAILEY AND COLIN JOST AT ODDS OVER HER AFFECTION

The tantalizing tale of Scarlett Johansson's romantic entanglements has reached a new level of intrigue. Fresh from her blockbuster hit, Jurassic World: Rebirth, the 40-year-old actress finds herself at the center of a love triangle that's got everyone talking.

In a cheeky selfie posted by co-star Jonathan Bailey, the openly gay actor playfully bites the neck of his on-screen partner, Scarlett Johansson. The tongue-in-cheek gesture has sparked a heated debate among fans and followers on Instagram, with some speculating about the nature of their relationship.

It was the married 40-year-old's second promotion for the openly gay 37-year-old's LGBTQIA+ charity, The Shameless Fund, after donning a wet 'Drink Your Milk' T-shirt for his cause last year

For those who missed it, this isn't the first time Bailey and Johansson have raised eyebrows with their PDA. At the New York and London premieres of Jurassic World: Rebirth in June, they shared tender kisses on the red carpet, leaving many wondering if there's more to their friendship than meets the eye.

Bailey, who is also a devoted supporter of LGBTQIA+ charity The Shameless Fund, has been vocal about his views on love and relationships. In an interview with ET last month, he stated, "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!"

However, it seems not everyone shares Bailey's enthusiasm for their 'love'. Johansson's husband of five years, Colin Jost, appears to be unfazed by the attention, telling ET that he doesn't consider Bailey a "threat" since he's been an out gay man since 2018. Jost even joked with ET about the situation, saying, "We were like, 'I guess we have to kiss now? Is that what happens? Close the loop?'"

Scarlett and Jonathan then kissed again at the Jurassic World Rebirth premiere in New York on June 23

Meanwhile, fans are eating up every detail of Johansson's romantic life. Some have taken to Instagram to speculate about her relationships, with one user (@babyboynat) tagging Jost and saying, "How you feelin?" Others are rooting for a potential romance between Bailey and Johansson, with @sam.erick78 commenting, "At this point I am waiting to hear them say there are together."

But amidst all the drama, Johansson has been keeping busy with her upcoming projects. She's set to attend the Toronto International Film Festival in September to showcase her directorial debut, Eleanor the Great, which received a six-minute standing ovation at Cannes but has since garnered mixed reviews from critics.

The film follows the story of a grieving grandmother, played by 95-year-old June Squibb, and is set to hit US theaters on September 26. Johansson's other upcoming projects include Andrea Arnold's true-crime thriller Featherwood, James Gray's mafia drama Paper Tiger, and Christopher McQuarrie's action film The Gauntlet.

In the comments of Bailey's post, Instagram users were divided over the pair's PDA like @babyboynat who tagged Johansson's third husband Colin Jost and wrote: 'How you feelin?'

As for Bailey, he'll be reprising his role as Chieftain of the Arjikis Fiyero Tigelaar in Jon M. Chu's musical sequel Wicked: For Good, alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. With his charming on-screen presence and support for LGBTQIA+ causes, it's no wonder he's won over fans worldwide.

But what about Johansson's love life? Will she and Bailey take their friendship to the next level, or will Jost remain the priority? Only time – and perhaps a few more selfies – will tell.

Instagram user @monkeysaysficus wrote: 'Well now you have to bite Colin Jost on the neck as well. To be fair'

'Mr. Steal Your Girl over here,' Instagram user @dani_beans_ commented

'Scar Jo face though LOL!' Instagram user @decdais12 laughed of their chemistry. '[She looks] turned on!'

Instagram user @smavres declared it was 'a lavender marriage I would support'

'Scarlett Johansson is living every girl's dream,' Instagram user @pini_nia gushed

The handsome Englishman defended their 'love' to ET on June 23: '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!'

Meanwhile, Colin said he didn't consider Jonathan a 'threat' since he's been 'an out gay man' as far back as 2018 (pictured June 23)

The 43-year-old SNL co-head writer told ET on July 10: 'Jonathan and I were [joking],

Johansson will next attend the September 8th screening of her feature directorial debut Eleanor the Great during the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada