Amanda Seyfried and Michael B. Jordan Reunite Two Decades After Their First Onscreen Kiss

More than 20 years after sharing their first onscreen kiss, Amanda Seyfried and Michael B. Jordan brought a wave of nostalgia to the Palm Springs International Film Festival with a heartfelt and playful reunion that delighted fans and onlookers alike.

The actors, who starred together on the iconic daytime soap All My Children in the early 2000s, crossed paths on the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Awards. What followed was a sweet recreation of a moment that marked the very beginning of Seyfried’s acting journey. Spotting Jordan mid-interview with USA Today, Seyfried smiled, playfully blew kisses in his direction, and waited for him to notice. When he did, Jordan responded by kissing her on the cheek and wrapping her in a warm hug. The two exchanged congratulations, shared another embrace, and laughed together as Jordan affectionately declared to reporters, “I love this girl!”

The moment carried special meaning for both actors. Seyfried recently reflected on their early days together in an interview with W Magazine, revealing that Jordan was her very first onscreen kiss. “He was Reggie and I was Joni on All My Children,” she recalled. “Our characters met, and we had feelings for each other.”

Seyfried appeared on the long-running soap from 2002 to 2003, while Jordan joined the cast in 2003 following his breakout role on The Wire, remaining on the show until 2006. At the time, they were teenagers navigating their first professional acting experiences. “We were so young. I think he was 15, and I was 16 or 17,” Seyfried said. “Michael was always really good. It’s interesting to think back that long ago and to see that we’re both still as passionate as ever about what we do as actors. I like that trajectory.”

Today, both stars are celebrated awards contenders. Seyfried is earning acclaim for her role in The Testament of Ann Lee, while Jordan is drawing attention for his dual performances in Sinners. Their reunion served as a reminder of how far they’ve come—together and individually.

Jordan’s role as Reggie on All My Children also carries a deeper history. The character was originally played by the late Chadwick Boseman, who was let go after voicing concerns about the role perpetuating racial stereotypes. Boseman later spoke candidly about the experience, explaining that while he hoped the character could evolve, he ultimately felt compelled to stand by his principles. Jordan, too, later acknowledged the stereotypical framing of the role, noting in a 2015 interview that it shaped his resolve to be more selective about the characters he portrayed.

In retrospect, Jordan credited Boseman’s advocacy for paving the way toward subtle changes in how the character was written and perceived. “I was playing this role not knowing that a lot of the things I was going through were because of what he’d already done for me,” Jordan reflected.

Against that layered history, Seyfried and Jordan’s reunion felt especially meaningful—a celebration not only of a youthful first kiss, but of resilience, growth, and enduring respect. Their brief red carpet moment captured the beauty of shared beginnings and the power of long journeys in the entertainment industry, reminding fans that sometimes the most touching Hollywood stories are rooted in genuine connection.