When Vanity Fair asked Jeremy Allen White to share a profile of his 'The Bear' co-star Ayo Edebiri, the actor had a question: It was reported that he made time “within one day” of receiving it. , which is rare for a busy celebrity.
“We really enjoy each other in our lives, on and off camera. I have enormous respect for her not only as a person, but also as an artist. So I hope that kind of thing between Carm and Syd shines through the cameras,” he said, referring to their characters in the story published Tuesday.
His statement, along with Mr. Edebiri's mention of Mr. White's “beautiful blue eyes” in the article, only added to fans' excitement and rumors that the two were dating following a video of a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field. It was shared widely online over the weekend.
In the video, the two people were captured wearing baseball caps and looking down from above with their fellow actors. Ms White placed her hand between Ms Ede Biri's shoulder blades and rubbed the crevice of her upper back.
Viewers have long been rooting for the characters of 'The Bear' to become a thing, but many have speculated that the two might spark sparks in real life.
Representatives for Mr. Edebiri and Mr. White did not respond to requests for comment.
The two have long maintained that they are just good friends, and while that's most likely true (maybe this moment is all just clever marketing for the show?), these recent comments and discoveries have placed the two squarely under the microscope, and many I am watching this. Check if there's more.
The “won't they, won't they” trope is irresistible, commonly used to describe a relationship between two characters who are attracted to each other but are hesitant to act on it. Perhaps because they typically involve strong romantic tension and chemistry. This is difficult to pursue due to external factors or internal conflicts. As a viewer, you end up longing for the union and rooting for the romance.
On the show, Kami and Sydney's friendship grows stronger. In stressful moments, they lean on each other for comfort, and can often be seen saying 'I'm sorry' in American Sign Language by clenching their fists and stroking their chests. This on-screen chemistry has some fans rooting for the characters to get together, while others want them to maintain their close friendship as colleagues. Now the bonds the actors portray on screen seem to seep into real life, expanding the former group's fantasies.
Ms. Edebiri and Mr. White's success and rise to fame starting with the scrappy series has made each now popular in its own right. What could be better than two adorable stars becoming a couple? The Internet alone is not enough.
Mr White is reportedly dating Spanish singer Rosalía, but the status of their relationship is currently unclear. Last January, after Mr Edebiri was asked to comment on a Calvin Klein ad campaign in which Mr White wore boxer briefs, he insisted he and Mr White were just friends.
“I’m happy for him. “That’s my son.” Mr. Edebiri said. “I just want people to understand that that person is my colleague!”
This may all be a typical workplace wife-husband relationship. But it is undeniable that at a time when celebrity couple breakups are all the rage, Mr. White and Mr. Edebiri are catering to the needs of hopeless romantics.
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