Kathryn Bernardo and Alden Richards showed fans that their off-screen bond remains strong, as they shared a warm backstage moment during the “Body of Work” fashion show held on March 22.
Captured in a now-viral TikTok clip by user @ms.anjabad, the two stars were spotted exchanging a friendly wave and hug backstage. Kathryn had just spoken with Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz before noticing Alden. The two warmly greeted each other, chatted briefly, and Alden was seen placing a gentle hand on Kathryn’s back before they walked off.
Though they didn’t get a chance to interact during the finale walk of the Bench show—where they were surrounded by Bench founder Ben Chan and fellow celebrities like David Licauco, Ruru Madrid, Bianca Umali, Joshua Garcia, and SB19—the backstage encounter was enough to spark excitement among fans.
The pair famously starred in the 2019 box-office hit “Hello, Love, Goodbye” and reunited in the 2024 sequel “Hello, Love, Again.” While there’s been much speculation about their off-screen chemistry, both have remained mum on whether romance ever blossomed, instead emphasizing the close friendship they’ve built over the years.
They’ve consistently praised one another in interviews, highlighting mutual respect and admiration for each other’s professionalism.