Jonathan Bailey Breaks Down His Scarlett Johansson Kiss While Colin Jost Watched

My coffee just hit turbo mode and I can’t stop gushing about Jonathan Bailey’s spicy excuse for that Scarlett Johansson smooch—especially with Colin Jost parked a few feet away! The “Bridgerton” star sat down at a press junket last week (via People) to explain how he managed to lock lips with Hollywood royalty and keep things totally professional. If you thought this was awkward, buckle up, because Bailey insisted it was all in a day’s work—and yes, Scarlett was 100 percent on board.

During the chat (shout-out to Variety for the transcript), Bailey described the moment as “completely organic,” noting that Johansson’s veteran status on set meant there was zero awkwardness. He even joked that he felt like he was just sharing a friendly peck, adding, “Scarlett is the epitome of cool—she makes you forget the cameras are rolling.” We’re talking Oscar-nominated poise, people.

Page Six chimed in with their own juicy tidbit: Colin Jost, wed to Scarlett since 2020, was reportedly “totally supportive” and “even teased Jonathan about being a lucky man” when the cameras cut. Sources say Jost cracked a grin and quipped, “Don’t mess this up, kid,” before turning away to let the professionals do their thing. Talk about being a good sport!

Fans on Twitter (and let’s be real, every corner of Instagram) have been losing their minds over this trio moment. Some are shipping Bailey and Johansson (uh, no), others are applauding Jost for staying chill under the spotlight. One viral tweet even compared it to a modern-day rom-com cameo—complete with witty banter and playful side-eye.

While critics are already speculating about whether this cheeky defense will play into upcoming interviews or late-night appearances, Bailey promises it’s just the beginning. He teased that more behind-the-scenes BTS clips will drop soon, offering an even deeper dive into how pros handle on-screen intimacy when real-life spouses are watching from the wings.

Get ready, because next up he’s slated for a live Q&A on Instagram where fans can grill him—and maybe even Jost—about the whole spectacle. We’ll be watching every second, obviously. I swear, I could talk about this all day. Whew! That was a LOT to process!

Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Variety, Page Six
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