Justin Long; Kate Bosworth.Photo: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images; Vivien Killilea/Getty Images
Justin Longis happy in love!
The actor, 43, opened up about his relationship withKate Bosworth— his first time directly naming theBlue Crushactress as his partner — onthis week’sDear Chelseapodcast episode, saying that being “in love” is “such a wonderful feeling.”
“Am I allowed to say her name?” hostChelsea Handlerasked Long before he gave his consent and Handler, 47, IDed Bosworth, 39, as his partner.
“There’s something about it, for me, that I feel like I need toprotect and keep sacredbecause it feels sacred,” theDodgeballactor added of his relationship with Bosworth.
“I’ve never had anything like this before; I’ve never experienced this,” Long said. “So it’s something I want to protect and keep, you know?”
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Last month, the actor chatted withNick Viallfor the latter’s showThe Viall Filesand expressed hishappiness over finding “the one.”
“I had gotten to a place where I was comfortable with myself. I didn’t know it at the time, but I was ready for the one,” Long said.
“And the one, I met. I found,” revealed theAcceptedstar.
Over the last few weeks, Long and Bosworth have been snapped engaging in PDA, includingsharing a passionate kiss on a beach in Hawaii, where they traveled in April for formerInStyleeditor-in-chiefLaura Brown’s wedding. They were also photographed with their arms around each other while outwalking together in New York Citylast week.
Bosworth and Longpreviously spent time together last year filming an unnamed project in Arkansas. In May 2021, Bosworth posted a glowing tribute to Long after wrapping the film with him.
“Holy moly@justinlongyou are a truly spectacular / fun / funny / kind / rare / thoughtful / totally. fckn. rad human being. 🌻,” shewrote on Instagram, posting a carousel of photos that opened with a playful snapshot of her in Long’s arms. “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 ;)”
Long commented on the post, where he jokingly replied, “That’s ALL you wrote about me??? Well … I admire your restraint.”
source: people.com
