Scarlett Johansson held hands with Jared Leto at DNC, her rep calls it ‘innocent’


Here’s an interesting story made even curiouser (is that a word? No it’s not) by Scarlett Johansson’s rep’s denial. Scarlett has been dating an ad exec named Nate Naylor for at least seven months that we know of. We’ve heard that Nate isn’t the most charming guy, and we’ve heard he’s super jealous of her “friendly” relationship with ex-boyfriend, rocker/actor Jared Leto. I guess Jared and Scarlett dated in 2004. According to a Star story from July, Jared has always held a torch for Scarlett, she’s still receptive to him, and it’s been causing problems in her relationship with Nate. Well according to her rep, Scarlett and Nate are still together, and she was just holding hands, laying all over and getting grabbed on by Jared Leto at the DNC in a friendly way. Scarlett and Jared were looking very loved up. We don’t have access to those photos, but there are plenty on E! Online to see. Here’s E!’s report:

While Scarlett Johansson took to the podium during the final night of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday to show her support for President Barack Obama, another famous face appeared to be giving the actress a little support, as well.

As seen in these exclusive photos, it’s none other than Jared Leto, who was romantically linked to Johansson a few years back. But her rep assures us that despite what it may look like in the photos, this was a purely platonic encounter.

The two cozied next to each other while taking in the festivities along with a star-studded bunch including Jon Hamm, Olivia Wilde, Zach Braff, Don Cheadle and Elizabeth Banks.

As they watched the action unfold during the convention, Johansson and Leto could be seen holding hands, leaning against each other, conversing, laughing and taking a moment to snap a few pics of themselves.

At one point, the actor even playfully grabs ScarJo’s ankle as she stands up.

Johansson’s rep tells E! News, “Scarlett is still dating Nate [Naylor]. This is very innocent. Scarlett and Jared have remained friends, nothing more, nothing less. Let’s concentrate on the DNC and her speech, which is exponentially more important.”

[From E! Online]

It doesn’t look innocent to me, and I bet Nate feels the same. You hang out and chat with your opposite sex friends, you don’t hold hands and lean all over them. Her sun-soaked vacation in Italy with her “bodyguard” this summer didn’t look innocent either. I wonder if she even keeps in touch with her rep.

Incidentally, Scarlett gave a speech at the DNC trying to get out the youth vote. She focused on her hard upbringing and reminded us that the Democrats fund programs to help lower-income families. She said that she has friends from high school who depend on Planned Parenthood and Medicaid. She also said that young people need to vote because these issues affect them. It was actually a rousing speech and seemed heartfelt. Maybe she was overcome with emotion afterwards and just needed a nice snuggle, and Jared was there. *snicker* Here’s her speech. [via E!]

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  1. Tiffany27 says:

    She’s going to def. need someone to “innocently” snuggle with soon after news breaking of Ryan’s new marriage. I remember an interview she gave to some magazine (Vogue maybe) where she talked about Nate Naylor, but seemed really sad about losing Ryan.

  2. Hotpockets says:

    My eyes cannot roll enough listening to her talk about politics.

  3. TheOriginalKitten says:

    I would much rather see her dating Leto than that Nate Naylor dude.
    I know Leto is a douche but at least he’s interesting.

    • KellyinSeattle says:

      I’d rather see her dating LeNo than him….also, guy needs to write a sign; not Thank Your, but “Homeless, please help”.

    • Mira says:

      @Kitten – Why is Leto a douche? What is it that I’m missing here?

      • TheOriginalKitten says:

        @Mira-he’s a vain, egotistical womanizing douche.

        Copyy & paste this into your browser and THEN read the comments below:

        http://cajunboyinthecity.blogspot.com/2007/03/jared-leto-is-simply-massive-bag-of.html

        http://www.6millionsmiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/jared_leto-203.jpg

        If everyone is going to get on K-stew for flipping the bird, then we at least need to be consistent.

        Sort of like Lance Armstrong-if it was only ONE story or even a few stories about him being a douche, then I would give him the benefit of the doubt but when EVERY story is about how big of a d*ck he is? Kind of hard to argue with that…

        Even though he’s clearly a toolshed, I still would, in honor of Jordan Catalano.

      • Minty says:

        Never thought he had an attractive face and his personality doesn’t help. In every interview I’ve seen, he comes across as an egotistical douche. He often dresses like an emo teen. Jared, you’re 40. Grow the hell up.

        To add icing on his ugly cake, it’s rumoured that he messed around with Tila Tequila AND Paris Hilton. There’s a photo of him kissing Herp-infected Paris. Gross. All those STDs he probably acquired from his randoms…

      • Mira says:

        @Kitten, Minty:

        Thanks for the “Jared Leto is a Douche” info. I didn’t know Jared.Leto.Douchebag was a popular search…lol. Too bad because I like 30stm, at least some songs and I’ve liked his movies too. This breaks my Leto world. He’s beautiful looking nonetheless. My problem is I’m relatively new to celeb gossip, like a year-old. Before CB, I didn’t bother with celeb gossip unless I read some of them on front page news. I’ve been catching up and I’ve made damn good progress. Just forgot about Leto though!

        Can’t believe kissing Paris Hilton ended his career. I’m sure more people have got it on with her than we know of. Ditto with Lohan. Holly town is weird. Do anything but leave no evidence/pictures.

        I still think he looks gorgeous in the full bread. That’s also because I love full beard on men – Tom Hardy, Ewan McGregor, Christian Bale. Hell even Joaquin in the gross ‘I’m Still Here’ beard days 🙂

    • Hotpockets says:

      I would rather see her just try and be single for awhile..ya know..for once in her life. This girl is the definition of a serial monogamist, just like her ex.

      I co-sign on Leto being a D-bag, actually have first hand knowledge of him being an ass to one of my friends at one of his shows, 30 seconds to mars. She had a backstage pass for a meet and greet with him and guess what? He totally ignored her and a couple other fans waiting to meet them, just walked on by and wouldn’t even sign an autograph, same with his band mates. Where would these people even be without their fans?

      • TG says:

        I have never heard of 30 Seconds to Mars and don’t plan on looking them up. I agree with the comment above he dresses like a emo tween. He is gross, dirty and I can’t believe he is still a celebrity. I would ask what does he do, but I guess he sings or is a musician or something. Are they even popular?

      • Hotpockets says:

        TG, yes they are, unfortunately.

  4. Fudge you, I'm going to Guam! says:

    Aww,she seems so passionate, good for her! And all young people SHOULD vote….as for Jordan Catalano…His round eyes and facial hair is starting to get creepy and not in a sexy way.

  5. Mira says:

    Ahh! Jared Leto! Long time, no see. Looks damn neat in the beard 🙂

    SJo’s been linked to every man in town? Even Jared Leto? Damn, damn!!

  6. Dorothy#1 says:

    They look so happy together!!! I don’t particularly care about her politics but if she can get people to vote more power to her.

  7. roxy750 says:

    Sorry but when I see “actors” trying to get serious and talk about politics it really has the opposite effect to me.

  8. stellalovejoydiver says:

    Jared Leto cheated on Scarlett Johannson with Tila Tequila, and allegedly the reason he and Cameron Diaz broke up was also due to his cheating.
    Also Courtney Love said Jared tried to sleep with her so he could get that part of Kurt. She said one of his band members slipped up and said to her that Jared stated “I will do whatever it takes to get that part. I WILL get that part”.

  9. bns says:

    What happened to the most beautiful man in the world?

  10. normades says:

    Just in time for RR and Blake’s wedding…

  11. normades says:

    She actually looks really beautiful in those E pics… I didn’t see her speach, but it couldn’t have been any worse than grandpa Clint’s.

    Ths side eye Oliva Wilde is giving them is hysterical.

  12. TG says:

    Who would cheat with Jared Leto? He is gross and looks like he never bathes or shaves. What I thought was weird was the video I saw of them sitting together it looked like he was about 10 feet higher than she was. It was so strange. I don’t read too much about Scarlett so I don’t have the hate for her like everyone else. I find her interesting to watch in movies. Her sexiness is the glamorous old-fashioned type IMHO anyway.

  13. The truth says:

    Blake totally took Ryan away from Scarlett. Blake was with Dicaprio for a short while but stayed in contact with Ryan who divorced while she was off with Leo for pr so she could tell she dated Leo Dicaprio. But then went off very quickly to Ryan. It was all planned. She broke up Leos relationship with Bar Refaeli as well..

    • The Original Mia says:

      I believe it. Blake wanted Ryan and she got him. DiCaprio was just a rest point while she waited for Ryan’s divorce to finalize.

  14. Brown says:

    Good lord I am OBSESSED with her blazer.

  15. Isa says:

    Jared Leto used to be so hot! Now he looks homeless!
    I used Medicaid family planning for a few years. Now I’m covered under my moms insurance! Whoop whoop!

  16. NM6804 says:

    Well duh. She couldn’t commit to RR and look what happened! That and her quotes on monogamy should be pretty telling.

    “I’ve been battered for saying that I don’t believe humans are monogamous by nature. The response was, like, ‘What a ho-bag!’ I didn’t mean that I don’t practice monogamy in my own life — of course I do! I’m not going to be in some tarty relationship…”

    She has…difficulties with it. She wants her cake and eat it too. Maybe she thinks it’s innocent, being flirty on the side, but as a celeb and being away so often from her steadies, she should be more careful about her actions. She’s very touchy-feely with Leto, not so innocent. She just doesn’t seem to respect the relationship she choose to be in.

    If you need douchebag Leto to comfort you (Olivia Wilde’s expression in one of the pictures says it all!), you have issues. Or Penn. Not that Naylor is that much better…

    O/T: Don Cheadle was there too, Rhodey + Black Widow, jeej :D.
    I think Naylor needs a phat beat to kick Leto’s ass to 😉

  17. Elfrieda says:

    Did she really just say she voted for the first time in 2008? She would’ve been eligible to vote as early as (ed.) 2004 . . . and she’s the spokesperson for getting young people to vote? Huh?

    (first time commenter – hi!)

  18. Mari says:

    Jared comes across as a douche often times, but Scarlet is also a little bit douchey too. Perfect duo

  19. The Original Mia says:

    Her speech was very good. I love that she’s passionate about her politics and stood up and urged the youth to vote.

  20. Beth says:

    Ah…Jordan Catalano. One of the best things about the 90s.

  21. serena says:

    Jared need to shave, now.

  22. Andrea says:

    I liked her speech. Maybe its the girl in me who sees him still as Jordan Catalano but is there really evidence he cheated on any of his exes? I am not sure I believe anything courtney love says. ha

  23. A Fan says:

    Saw her for the first time on-screen (in a clip from her speech). Wow, she’s beautiful. Much more beautiful than in photographs.

  24. bettyrose says:

    If I were close enough to Jared Leto to touch any part of his body . . . just try and stop me.