Just like the movies! Kate Bosworth and Justin Long kept their romance under wraps after connecting on a 2021 film project — but fans were quick to notice their chemistry.
The Blue Crush star and the He’s Just Not That Into You actor hit it off while working on an unnamed movie in spring of 2021. Ahead of their relationship, Bosworth penned a sweet Instagram tribute to Long, thanking him for all his hard work on set.
“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,” the Superman Returns actress wrote via Instagram in May 2021. “The exhaustion & insanity was off the grid. Holy moly @justinlong you are a truly spectacular / fun / funny / kind / rare / thoughtful / totally. fckn. rad human being. 
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Bosworth shared a series of photos with Long from Arkansas, including the pair posing alongside gnome murals in town.
Things between the Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! star and Long seemingly became romantic after Bosworth announced in August 2021 that she and husband Michael Polish had called it quits.
Bosworth and Long fueled speculation that they were in a relationship in fall 2021 after being spotted together on multiple occasions. The Art of More alum began “liking” a variety of snaps on the Lady of the Manor actor’s social media accounts, including a November 2021 photo of him making “the traditional Thanksgiving hummus.”
Long also “liked” Bosworth’s Instagram posts and revealed in December 2021 that he was in a relationship with a mystery woman. In January 2022, Us Weekly confirmed that the stars had been an item for a “few months” after becoming friends on their movie.
The 21 star and the F Is for Family alum are “not hiding the fact that they’re together,” a source exclusively told Us at the time, noting that the twosome are “just staying low-key and private about their relationship.”
Later that month, Long seemingly confirmed his relationship with Bosworth while attending the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her movie Bring on the Dancing Horses.
“I am here in beautiful Park City, Utah [and] it’s freezing cold,” he said via his Instagram Story at the time, noting that he was “so excited” to see the actress in the film. “But, I’m here for the big premiere of Bring on the Dancing Horses. So, bring on the dancing horses at the Egyptian Theatre.”
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The duo’s chemistry while filming an upcoming project in Arkansas sparked speculation that they were more than just coworkers. Shutterstock (2)
Bosworth gushed over Long after wrapping their untitled project in the south. “THANK YOU for lifting us up ... you kept it light & full of laughter daily, even through the toughest moments,” she wrote via Instagram of the Accepted actor. “You gnome how much I love ya 💛 (sorry had to ;).” The California native thanked the city of Fayetteville for being so hospitable, noting “everyone was so darn nice” before joking about the quirky murals in town. “The signs in particular were unique, as you all can see in pic 1 (in which I tried to be a creepy doll & couldn’t stop laughing :).” Courtesy Kate Bosworth/Instagram
Two months after the Remember the Titans actress was spotted without her wedding ring, she announced her split from husband Polish. The estranged couple began dating in 2011 after meeting on the set of Big Sur. They tied the knot two years later in Philipsburg, Montana. “Our hearts are full, as we have never been so enamored and deeply grateful for one another as we do in this decision to separate,” Bosworth wrote via social media. “Together, over the last ten years, Michael and I have chosen love, every time. We hold hands as tightly today as we entangled fingers on our wedding day.” Andy Kropa/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The Jeepers Creepers star confirmed that he was in a relationship during an episode of his “Life is Short” podcast. While discussing pizza toppings with his guest, Long revealed, “People have been saying [pineapple] lately and it’s funny my girlfriend said that hers is uhh — she loves the pineapple, too.” Mediapunch/Shutterstock
Us confirmed that the former costars had been dating “for a few months,” with a source exclusively saying, “They secretly have been on a few getaways together. They both love to travel.” Shutterstock (2)
The Alvin and the Chipmunks actor sang his girlfriend’s praises while attending the Sundance Film Festival premiere of her latest project. “So excited to watch @katebosworth in the INCREDIBLE-looking western #BringOnTheDancingHorses,” Long wrote via his Instagram Story. “Which you can apparently watch AT HOME.” imageSPACE/Shutterstock
The couple stepped out publicly for the first time since news broke of their romance. They were photographed together driving in Los Angeles. Diggzy/Jesal/Shutterstock
"It's weird. I want to [talk about it], but I also want to be protective," Long said of his relationship with Bosworth during an appearance on the “Viall Files” podcast. "I want to scream it from the rooftops, but I also want to be protective. It's sacred." The Just Add Water actor pointed out that before he met the actress, he “didn’t know” how ready he was to find his person. Now, however, Long revealed he has “found” The One with Bosworth. MediaPunch/Shutterstock; Kristin Callahan/ACE Pictures/Shutterstock
Long shared a rare glimpse of Bosworth via his Instagram Story after they visited Kauai to celebrate Australian magazine editor Laura Brown’s wedding to comedian Brandon Borror-Chappell. “@laurabrown99 congratulations on participating in this EPIC first hug (…and also on your wedding, I GUESS!),” the New Girl alum captioned a photo of himself hugging Brown, with the Blue Crush actress looking on adoringly.The Jeepers Creepers star also posted a second Instagram Story of Bosworth gazing at a parrot the same day. “@kaktebosworth admires two tiny tourists (and a regular-sized Miligold Macaw),” the Connecticut native wrote with a heart-eyes emoji. Courtesy of Justin Long/Instagram
Long gushed about Bosworth during an appearance on Chelsea Handler’s “Dear Chelsea” podcast. "There's something about it, for me, that I feel like I need to protect and keep sacred because it feels sacred," he said when the comedian asked whether she could use Bosworth’s name. “I’ve never had anything like this before; I've never experienced this. So it's something I want to protect and keep, you know?" Michele Eve Sandberg/Shutterstock; Rob Latour/Shutterstock
The pair were all smiles while sharing a beer during a trip overseas. Courtesy of Justin Long/Instagram
"You were born today and the world lit up brighter than it had known," Bosworth wrote via Instagram in a sweet tribute to Long. "Years later you met a girl who’s [sic] life was disassembled / rearranged but you were patient and with time she fell in love now she has a glow (one that was forgotten long ago) she is so grateful more than you’ll ever know 💛 Happy Birthday @justinlong you make me smile so big my face hurts xx Thank you for creating peace in my heart since the day we met." In response, Long wrote, "Loving you is easily the best gift I’ve ever received." Courtesy of Kate Bosworth/Instagram
Sparks flew between the duo in the first trailer for 'House of Darkness', the film that initiated their real-life romance. "This guy meets this amazing girl. ... They drive back to her place, this mansion in the woods. And then they kiss like he's never kissed before," Long says in the clip before things take a frightening turn. YouTube
Following the release of his film Barbarian, Long took to social media to show his appreciation for the people who helped create the movie — including Bosworth, who costars in the horror flick. “I wanted to acknowledge my gratitude for everyone who made the movie such a special experience. #1 my favorite acting coach + scene partner who ran lines with me and helped me feel so prepared for such a fun but demanding role,” the New Girl alum gushed via Instagram alongside a carousel of images of the couple. Courtesy of Justin Long/Instagram
“HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🧡🍂,” Bosworth captioned a carousal of Instagram photos while celebrating the holiday with her beau. “So grateful for your warmth and safety and that bright beautiful ever glow @justinlong ✨ … you make life so much fun. Xx.” Courtesy of Instagram/Kate Bosworth
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