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Tessa Thompson had no trouble poking fun at her dating life, as well as that of her former costar, Michael B. Jordan.
During the American Cinematheque Awards, an annual event that specifically honored Jordan this year, Thompson gave a speech, opening up about her special connection with Jordan, both on film and behind the scenes, after they worked together for all three Creed films.
“Mr. Jordan and I began our onscreen relationship playing soulmates, Adonis and Bianca Creed, over a decade ago,” the actress, 42, began.
“And for better or worse, it is to date the longest relationship that either of us has ever been in," she jokingly continued, adding: "That's showbiz, baby."
The Thor: Ragnarok star went on to detail that she and Jordan, 38, shared some unconventional bonding experiences while working together, which she thinks ultimately helped solidify their friendship.
“We even, actually, as our character couple, went to therapy together, something that many couples should do, but don't,” she said.
"So the point is, I know my work husband extremely well," Thompson added.
“I have watched my workplace spouse evolve immensely and grow tremendously, but at the same time, not change one bit," Thompson then said of Jordan — who was named People's Sexiest Man Alive in 2020.
"He's still the same kind, humble, liable to hug someone when entering a room, strong and sensitive human being that he was many moons ago, when we met in a casting office somewhere in the valley, and someone said, ‘Now have chemistry,' " the star continued.
“I knew instantly who he was, somehow, and I loved him. He felt familiar. Why? I don't know," she added.
