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Justin Long first named Kate Bosworth as his girlfriend during an appearance on this week’s episode of Chelsea Handler’s podcast, Dear Chelsea.
During the episode, the 47-year-old presenter congratulated the 43-year-old actor on his “new love”.
“Yes, and she loves you. She’s a really big fan of yours personally,” Justin told Chelsea and co-host Catherine Law.
To be official, Justin Long first called Kate Bosworth his girlfriend during an appearance on this week’s episode of Chelsea Handler’s podcast, Dear Chelsea; the couple pictured here in May 2022
“I like her a lot too. may i say her name Is that in order?’ asked the comedienne.
“Yes,” the New Girl alum replied.
“You’re dating Kate Bosworth,” Chelsea said.
Cloud nine: During the episode, the 47-year-old presenter congratulated the 43-year-old actor on being “in love again”.
“Yes,” Justin replied.
The dodgeball star went on to say that being in love is “such a wonderful feeling”.
The Connecticut native told the My Horizontal Life writer that he appreciated how openly she spoke about her “happiness and joy” in her romance with new boyfriend Jo Koy.
“I’ve never had anything like this; I’ve never experienced that,” the Live Free or Die Hard actor admitted.
“But for me, there’s something about it that I need to protect and hold sacred because it feels sacred,” Justin explained.
“It’s just the best,” he added.
“I’ve never had anything like this; I’ve never experienced that,” the Live Free or Die Hard actor admitted.
“So it’s something I want to protect and keep, you know?”
PDA: Last week Kate, 39, and Justin were spotted holding hands as they strolled through Manhattan; Justin was spotted in 2019
Romance: In April, the smitten couple were spotted packing on their PDA while on a tropical getaway to Hawaii; Kate seen in May 2022
Last week Kate, 39, and Justin were spotted holding hands as they strolled through Manhattan.
In April, the love-struck couple was spotted packing on their PDA during a tropical getaway to Hawaii.
In early April, the co-stars confirmed their budding new relationship when they held hands after a romantic dinner at Giorgio Baldi in Los Angeles.
After months of romance rumours, the couple beamed as they left the upscale Italian restaurant together after dining.
In a recent episode of The Viall Files, Long gushed about hosting Nick Viall about his love life after he was finally ready to meet his soulmate.
Finally: In a recent episode of The Viall Files, Long gushed about hosting Nick Viall about his love life after he was finally ready to meet his soulmate
“I was at a point where … I felt comfortable, I was ready for this — I didn’t know it at the time — but I was ready for the one,” he told the bachelor’s graduate, 41, who it is I am happily together with Sarah Partain.
He continued: “I want to [talk about it], but I also want to be protective. I want to shout it from the rooftops, but I also want to be protective. It is sacred.”
Despite this, Long did not mention Bosworth by name. This interview comes just four months after the “He’s Just Not That Into You” actor revealed on another podcast that he was being pulled from the market.
Shortly after, PageSix revealed the new lady in his life was actress Kate Bosworth, with whom he was shooting a movie in 2021.
Earlier this year, the blonde beauty announced her split from her husband, Michael Polish, 51.
Co-stars: PageSix said: “The two met while filming a movie in Fayetteville, Ark. [in 2021]’
PageSix said: “The two met while filming a movie in Fayetteville, Ark. [in 2021]’
In May, she addressed Justin on Instagram as they wrapped up the film: “Holy Moly @justinlong you are truly spectacular/hilarious/funny/kind/rare/thoughtful/totally. f*kn. wheel man.’
She added, “THANK YOU for lifting us up… You kept it light and full of laughter on a daily basis, even in the most difficult moments. You gnome, how much I love you (sorry had to ;).’
And an insider told the site he was with the beauty on her trip to Pädaste Manor in Estonia this fall. They reportedly had a “romantic weekend.”
Justin then confirmed his relationship status during his podcast in December, when he discussed the controversial pineapple pizza topping with comedian Fortune Feimster.
On his podcast Life Is Short with Justin Long, when asked about her favorite topping, the actor said, “That’s debatable: pineapple.”
Ex: Kate was married to director Michael Polish from 2013 to 2021
To which Justin replied: “That’s what people have been saying lately. It’s funny my friend said hers is – she loves the pineapple too. I’ve never been with anyone who likes pineapple on pizza.”
A source later told Us Weekly: “They’ve been together for a few months now. They were secretly together on a few short vacations. Both love to travel.”
They added that the couple “doesn’t hide the fact that they are together” but “just remain low-key and private about their relationship.”
Kate and Justin moved quickly and are reportedly already living together.
Long has previously been linked to Amanda Seyfried, Kirsten Dunst and Drew Barrymore.
Kate and her ex Michael were last photographed together in January 2021. The couple met in 2011 while filming the adventure drama Big Sur, in which she starred and he directed.
Kate and Michael announced their engagement in August 2012 and were married on August 31, 2013 at the Ranch at Rock Creek in Philipsburg, Montana.
