Overview

• Baranski, 73, and musician King Princess, 26, held hands on the red carpet at the Mamma Mia! re-opening at New York’s Winter Garden Theatre on Aug. 18.
• King Princess shared images from the night on Aug. 20 with the caption “#loveislove,” drawing widespread online attention.
• A representative for Baranski told People and other outlets that the pair are strictly friends and have never been in a relationship.
• The two met while costarring in season two of Hulu’s Nine Perfect Strangers and have publicly described a close, mentor-like bond.
• Fans and celebrities reacted to the images, frequently noting the 47-year age gap, while no contrary statement from King Princess’s camp has been issued.