Overview

• Jost told Entertainment Tonight on July 10 that he “thinks it’s going to be OK” after Johansson and Bailey shared kisses at the London and New York premieres of Jurassic World Rebirth.
• The Saturday Night Live star quipped that he and Bailey “have to kiss now” to “close the loop,” framing the moments as lighthearted press tour fun.
• Jonathan Bailey defended the smooches as platonic expressions, saying “life’s too short” not to show love among friends.
• Jost noted that “people really blow it out of proportion when someone kisses their friend hello,” underscoring modern attitudes toward nonromantic PDA.
• The focus has shifted to supportive commentary from Johansson’s husband rather than further red carpet PDA developments.