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**Headline: Jonathan Bailey Defends On-Screen Kisses with Scarlett Johansson, Champions Open Displays of Affection**

**NEW YORK, NY** – Actor Jonathan Bailey, currently starring in “Jurassic World Rebirth,” is making headlines for his open displays of affection, particularly his public kisses with co-star Scarlett Johansson. Bailey has been photographed sharing kisses with Johansson at both the London and New York premieres of the film, with Johansson’s husband, Colin Jost, present at the latter.

Bailey, who is openly gay, addressed the attention surrounding the kisses at the New York premiere, stating to Entertainment Tonight, “Absolutely, I believe in being able to show the love in all different ways and if you can’t kiss your friends… life is too short not to.” He emphasized the importance of embracing affection and dismissed any potential controversy.

The “Wicked” star also gushed about working with Johansson and fellow co-star Mahershala Ali, describing them as “icons.” “The people that you meet along the way make extraordinary experiences even better, and her and Mahershala, it’s been amazing to get back together and to celebrate all of the experiences we had on the screen…But Scarlett is endlessly fun, hilarious, sensitive, intelligent.”

Beyond the red-carpet buzz, Bailey has also spoken about his role in the “Jurassic World” franchise as an openly gay man. He told *The Hollywood Reporter* about the pressure of proving himself and fighting against prejudice, “Any sort of sense of prejudice against sexuality is something to fight against, and what better way to do that than to go and play any kind of character.” He highlighted the significant progress made in representation and opportunities for LGBTQ+ actors.

“Jurassic World Rebirth,” directed by Gareth Edwards, arrives in theaters July 2nd. The film picks up five years after the events of “Jurassic World Dominion” and follows Bailey, Johansson, and Ali as they embark on a mission to track down surviving dinosaurs and secure their DNA. The film also stars Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Luna Blaise, and Ed Skrein, among others.

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