Overview

• Baranski, 73, and King Princess, 26, were photographed holding hands at the Mamma Mia! Broadway re-opening at New York’s Winter Garden Theatre on Aug. 18.
• King Princess posted the images to Instagram on Aug. 20 with the caption “#loveislove,” which prompted widespread guessing about their relationship.
• A representative for Baranski says the two are strictly friends and have never been in a relationship, addressing the attention as speculation.
• The pair met as co-stars on season 2 of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers and have made several public appearances together since 2024.
• In a May Interview Magazine feature, they described a close bond, recounting a ‘first date’ dinner and calling the friendship a meaningful gift, as fans and celebrities reacted online.