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Happy place. Justin LongFans were able to see a rare glimpse into his relationship. Kate BosworthHe met a woman named Alicia while working together in spring 2021.
The Accepted actor, 43, revealed during the Monday, April 4, episode of the “Viall Files” podcast that although he “didn’t know it at the time,” he was “ready” to be in love before getting romantic with Bosworth, 39.
Long noted that he was “ready for The One” and he has since “met” and “found” that in the Blue Crush actress.
The Connecticut native didn’t directly name Bosworth while discussing his current relationship, but Long gushed over how good he feels with her.
“It’s weird. It’s weird. [talk about it], but I also want to be protective,” Long told host Nick Viall. “I want to scream it from the rooftops, but I also want to be protective. It’s sacred.”
The He’s Just Not That Into You actor pointed out, “In this day in age, we don’t have to share everything,” but made it clear, “I’m so happy.”
Long and Bosworth met during their work on an unnamed spring project. Superman ReturnsActress spoke about May 2021.
“There are some movie experiences when you learn a lotttttt about another person. Well, we just wrapped one of those — all night shoots, working 6-day weeks,” Bosworth wrote via Instagram at the time, sharing snaps of the duo filming in Arkansas. “The exhaustion & insanity was off the grid. Holy moly @justinlong! You are truly extraordinary / fun/fun / kind/rare / thoughtful/totally. fckn. rad human being. 🌻.”
The duo’s relationship seemingly blossomed into something more than friends after Bosworth announced in August 2021 that she and husband Michael PolishAfter eight years of marriage, the couple had to part ways.
The F is for FamilyThe romance speculation between the two alums was sparked by Bosworth’s fall 2021 appearance, after many east coast fans spotted them together.
Us WeeklyIn January, it was confirmed that Long had been in a relationship with the Remember the Titans actress for “a few months,” with a source saying that they’ve “secretly” been on a couple of getaways together.
The couple have yet to confirm their relationship. However, Long has talked about a mystery girlfriend on several occasions but never uses Bosworth’s name.
The actors are “not hiding the fact that they’re together, [they are] just staying low-key and private about their relationship,” the insider told UseJanuary
