Josh Hutcherson Was Asked If He's Ready To Reclaim His Title As Internet Boyfriend, And His Response Was A+

Josh Hutcherson Reflects on His "Internet Boyfriend" Status

If you grew up in the mid-to-late 2000s, there’s a good chance you had a crush on Josh Hutcherson. The actor quickly became a teen favorite through films such as Zathura, Bridge to Terabithia, and Journey to the Center of the Earth, later earning worldwide recognition in The Hunger Games series.

Now 33, Hutcherson returns to television in the 2025 HBO comedy I Love LA, where he plays the boyfriend of the main character, Maia, portrayed by the show’s creator and star Rachel Sennott, who also led the 2023 film Bottoms.

Asked About His "Internet Boyfriend" Reputation

During an interview with Bustle, Hutcherson was asked if he was ready to “reclaim” his status as the internet’s boyfriend.

He laughed and admitted he had no idea he’d ever been given such a title.

The phrase “internet boyfriend” refers to celebrities widely adored online, often becoming the focus of collective affection or admiration. In recent years, figures like Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White from The Bear, and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey have also been seen as fitting this label.

At the time of the interview, Hutcherson was joined by his I Love LA co-star Leighton Meester, making the humorous exchange even more entertaining.

About the Series

I Love LA airs on HBO, offering a comedic look at modern relationships in Los Angeles. Subscription plans for HBO Max start at $10.

Author’s Summary

Josh Hutcherson humorously dismissed his “internet boyfriend” title while promoting HBO’s I Love LA, embracing both nostalgia and his new comedic role.

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