Zooey Deschanel has one person to thank for getting her through 2020: her boyfriend Real Estate Brothers star Jonathan Scott.
On January 2, the 500 days of summer star shared a photo of her and her honey on Instagram, along with a sweet caption.
“My MVP in 2020 was this man, who always made me feel happy despite a strange and uncertain year,” she storms. “Hope 2021 is full of silver linings for everyone.”
Zooey credited her father Caleb Deschanel, a director and cinematographer who recently released the 2019 version of The Lion King, taking the photo.
The actress surprised fans when she performed with the HGTV star in September 2019. Just two months later, Jonathan and Zooey made their debut on the red carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards, after which they spent the holidays together.
They were just as inseparable in 2020 and were not ashamed to share how much it means to each other in the press. Months before Zooey said Jonathan, who helped her get through a difficult year – which includes dealing with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – also spoke to the reality TV personality about the actress.
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“Let me tell you, I’m quarantined with the perfect person,” Jonathan said. People in April 2019. “Not only is Zooey a wonderful cook, but she’s a musician, so our house is constantly filled with music.”
What about when these two can take the next step in their relationship? Jonathan revealed in November 2020 that while rumors may suggest they should be ready to walk down the aisle, they are taking things slowly.
He told SiriusXMs The Covino & Rich Show that he and Zooey read the headlines about their romance, which sometimes only contains how much his twin brother is Drew Scott approve of their relationship.
“We actually laughed, because almost every story that appears is ‘Drew Gives Permission for Jonathan to Wed Zooey’ or ‘Drew Gives His Nod to the Relationship,'” Jonathan said. ‘And so we created the phrase, we laughed, we’re like, is Drew my’ Brother Daddy too? ‘Does he have to approve of everything that happens in my life? ‘
Whether these two get married or not, it seems they always have each other’s backs, even in the most difficult times.