Two ridiculously hot people who, honestly, if they were actually dating, I’d be the furthest thing from mad about it. Like, if love was real, it would definitely be between these two absolute icons.
I’m talking about none other than the one and onlys—Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey.
First off, let’s talk about Matt Bomer. I’ve been obsessed with this man since his role in Chuck. He was giving major undercover agent hottie vibes, and I was here for all of it.
And then came White Collar, where he truly solidified his place as the guy of my dreams—charming, stylish, smart.
Basically, he made me want to commit crimes just so I could have the excuse for him to come arrest me. But then… heartbreak.
When I discovered he’s into guys, I had a solid “why do all the good ones have to be gay?” moment.
But you know what? I’m happy for him, and anyone who gets to be with him is winning at life.
Enter Jonathan Bailey. When he appeared as the Mr. Bridgerton—AKA the brooding eldest brother, Lord Anthony Bridgerton—I thought, okay, here we go, a second chance!
The romantic tension, the smoldering stares, the perfect hair? Yeah, I was 100% ready to be Mrs. Bridgerton.
But noooo, the universe had other plans, and once again, I learned that Jonathan Bailey, too, is into guys.
Jonathan and Matt
Heartbreak round two! I was like, seriously?! It’s like the universe just loves playing with my emotions.
But then, as if the universe decided to make up for it, the rumors of a potential romance between Matt and Jonathan started swirling, and I was… overjoyed.
Like, imagine your two faves, both absurdly good-looking, talented, and all-around amazing, potentially finding love with each other.
It’s double the happiness, double the heart eyes, double the serotonin boost I needed.
Well, news flash, everyone—no matter how much we love to ship these two, Matt Bomer is very much taken. Like, very married for the past 13 years and also a proud dad of three, theygossip.com reports!
Yeah, I know, cue the sound of all our collective dreams shattering into a million pieces.
But honestly, we can’t even be mad about it because he and his husband, Simon Halls, are absolute couple goals, and those kiddos are adorable.
But just because our romantic delusions may be dead doesn’t mean Matt and Jonathan can’t still be besties! And guess what? They actually are.
Just Matt and Jonathan Being Besties
Let’s dive into some of the absolute best moments that Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey have shared as besties—because honestly, their friendship is giving us all the feels!
Reunited and It Felt So Good
Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey recently had a little reunion at the Emmys, and seeing them together again was everything.
These two never fail to bring the energy, and this time was no different!
One of the standout moments from their red carpet-appearance was when they came together for photos and shared a hilarious, totally vibe-worthy moment.
They were giving us that look—like, locking eyes, and doing some kind of silent communication that clearly had major inside joke energy.
A second later, they both burst out laughing, and honestly, we need to know what was so funny. It’s giving platonic soulmates, and we love to see it!
Not a couple, and that’s perfectly OK. Just two gorgeous, talented men who are absolute besties, hyping each other up and having the best time. We’re absolutely here for it.
The Am I Interrupting Something Moment!!
There’s this one video of Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey that got posted on the Fellow Travelers TikTok, and honestly, we’re all losing our minds over it.
It’s just peak Matt-and-Jonathan energy, and we can’t get enough!
In the clip, you can see how perfectly these two just fit together—like, it’s giving major chef’s kiss vibes.
They shared this small hug, which was already adorable, but then there was an almost accidental kiss moment because Jonathan seemed to be leaning in to say something to Matt, and they ended up so close to each other.
It was totally unplanned, but it had all of us swooning because it was just that cute.
And can we talk about the vibes here? It was definitely giving “trying not to blush rn,” because the chemistry between them was seriously off the charts—even though they’re just friends.
They were both laughing it off, and you could see how natural and comfortable they are around each other.
Matt Bomer has those piercing eyes that can look right into your soul, while Jonathan Bailey has that look—the one that’s just filled with so much warmth and charm. If you know, you know!
All Those Red Carpet Moments
Every time these two show up on a red carpet together, it’s like they’re in a who can look hotter competition—except they both win every single time.
Remember that one event where they showed up in almost matching suits that somehow made them look even more like leading men straight out of a classic Hollywood film? Yeah, iconic.
The way they stand side by side, perfectly coordinated, with smiles that could light up the whole room—it’s the kind of red carpet magic that has us shipping them even harder (as friends, of course).
Supportive Kings
Matt and Jonathan are all about that hype life. Matt’s been there cheering Jonathan on for his roles, especially when Bridgerton became the moment.
And Jonathan? He’s never shy to compliment Matt, always calling him talented and talking about what an amazing person he is. Honestly, where do we sign up to have friends that hype us up like that?
On-Screen Magic
When they got the chance to work together on Fellow Travelers, it was like the universe decided to bless us.
Their on-screen chemistry was electric—like, wow—and watching them play complex, layered characters while knowing they were friends IRL just made it all even better.
They handled all those intense scenes with such respect for each other, which makes us appreciate their friendship even more.
