His tribute was long.
Justin Long penned a long message for girlfriend and “best friend” Kate Bosworth on her 40th birthday on Monday via Instagram.
“She’s 40! 🥳💛🎂 She’s the best part of my day, everyday – even when we’re not together,” wrote the 44-year-old actor romantic message started.
she laughs sheepishly. She makes me laugh like that – all the time.
The “He’s Just Not That Into You” star highlighted how Bosworth sees beauty “everywhere and in everyone” and spoke of her kindness and gratitude.
“She thanks everyone – even when she suffers, she is kind,” he wrote. “She’s very kind and can’t hurt anyone, but she can be a bully. She loves to tease.
Long got personal, expressing how his woman has the “softest lips” he’s ever kissed, before adding more reasons why he loves her.
“She loves beer more than she loves football (and I love beer and football). She’s the strongest person I’ve ever known, totally committed to the truth.” So much fun working with her She is the most fun to do with everything. She is genuinely curious about people and the world. She makes everything in my life better – all my favorite songs and movies, holidays and sunsets and Chinese food.
And this process did not stop here. On top of calling Bosworth “the best person,” Long said the “Blue Crush” actress is an incredible friend, an amazing baker, and “purely nice.”
“She tries to be better but she’s the nicest person I know. She would do anything for her friends. She’s so generous it makes my parents a little uncomfortable around the holidays (she’s the most Makes good cookies too),” he explained. “She is the most beautiful human being I have ever seen. She is perfectly fine. She will stand against anyone who isn’t. He has genuine honesty and patience.
Long ends his long letter by acknowledging that Bosworth was right next to him as he wrote the post while she worked on a Self.
“She is, by far, my favorite smile. She is sitting next to me writing her own Instagram post that I know will be eloquent and funny and deeply honest — because she is all those things,” he said. Day is going to write such a great motivational book.”
He said, “She is my happiness. She is my best friend. Happy birthday Hansa.”
Long shared several photos where she and Bosworth looked undeniably happy.
Several famous friends of the couple flooded the comments section to celebrate Bosworth’s birthday as well as their passionate love.
“Oh my god I love this love story. Lots of love to both of you friends. So glad you found each other. ❤️,” Aaron Paul commented on the post.
“I love it and you guys too!! @katebosworth love you angel happy birthday,” Eiza Gonzalez wrote, along with Sophia Bush, “Pure joy. Love to see this! HBD BB @katebosworth.”
Other stars who have expressed their love for Bosworth and Long include Christina Hendricks, Matt Jones, Lea Thompson, Joanna Garcia Swisher, Alison Brie and Joel McHale.
Page Six broke the news that the two were dating in December 2021, following Bosworth’s split from estranged husband Michael Polish. She and Long had met earlier that year while shooting a film in Fayetteville, Ark.
And after going public, they have consistently professed their love. They packed on the PDA during their Hawaii trip last April and looked like teenagers in love in May 2022. They also went on a romantic trip to Ireland.
Last June, Bosworth took to Instagram to write her own encouraging message for Long to celebrate his 44th birthday.
“You were born today and the world was brighter than it used to be and years later you met a girl whose life was disintegrated/rearranged but you were patient and with time she fell in love now she has a sparkle (one that was long forgotten) ago) is so grateful that you will ever know,” she wrote at the time along with several snaps with the actor.
Bosworth officially filed for a Polish divorce in July 2022, a year after separating after nearly eight years of marriage.
Meanwhile, Drew Barrymore was dated for a long time from 2007 to 2010. He was also previously linked to Amanda Seyfried.