Justin Long and Kate Bosworth.Photo: Kate Bosworth/Instagram
The actor and screenwriter, 44,opened up about his romancewith hisHouse of Darknessco-star, 39, during an appearance onTODAY with Hoda & Jennaon Monday.
When theChristmas with the Campbellsstar began to share how his Thanksgiving went with his girlfriend “Catherine,“Jenna Hager Bushquickly jumped in asking if that’s her real name. “Oh I thought she was Kate!” Co-hostHoda Kotbchimed in, prodding to get the scoop, “Why do we all call her Kate?”
“It was Thanksgiving in Connecticut,” he shared of the couple’s holiday weekend at his parents' house. “So I made some Brussels sprouts and we traveled, I’ve been living in Massachusetts so we traveled for about an hour-and-a-half with Brussels sprouts in the car. I don’t know if you’ve ever done that … it’s a very distinct odor.”
“Well, she makes me glow. This is making me blush because it’s so … It’s the best best. It’s so nice to talk about,” he shared, adding that they’ve been going out a little over a year. “And shout-out to the Boseworths for sharing her this Thanksgiving. Hey Hal and Patty!”
Long also gave a shout-out to his mother Wendy, who unfortunately wasn’t feeling well this year for the holiday, so he and Bosworth helped take over. “I was proud of us, we took charge,” he said.
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The pair firstsparked relationship rumorsin March 2022 after they were spotted together in Los Angeles. Since then, they’ve been photographedstrolling the streets of New York Cityandkissing on the beach in Hawaii. Long alsoopened up about their relationshipduring a podcast appearance, saying he’s “never had anything like this before.”
Going Instagram official, the women’s rights activist posted a playful and adoring tribute to Long with a carousel of photos, including one shot of Long holding Bosworth in his arms.
“Holy moly @justinlong you are a truly spectacular / fun / funny / kind / rare / thoughtful / totally. fckn. rad human being. 🌻,” she wrote. “THANK YOU for lifting us up … you kept it light & full of laughter daily, even through the toughest moments. You gnome how much I love ya 💛 (sorry had to ;)”
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Long jokingly commented, “That’s ALL you wrote about me??? Well… I admire your restraint.”
He continued, “I joke because this is embarrassing and too much… I’m going to say even nicer things about you publicly because people should know what a rare gem you are - all the things you said about me but a little bit (or a lot) more. It was a true joy to be in your glow.”
Christmas with the Campbellsis in theaters and streaming on AMC+ Dec. 2.
source: people.com
