Josh Hutcherson on His "Internet Boyfriend" Title
If you grew up during the mid-to-late 2000s, chances are you had a crush on Josh Hutcherson. The actor charmed audiences in early family films like Zathura, Bridge to Terabithia, and Journey to the Center of the Earth, later gaining global fame through The Hunger Games series.
Now, at 33, Hutcherson stars in HBO’s 2025 comedy I Love LA, playing the boyfriend of the main character Maia, portrayed by the show’s creator and star, Rachel Sennott, known for her role in Bottoms (2023). During a recent interview with Bustle, he was asked if he was ready to reclaim his old “internet boyfriend” status.
Hutcherson laughed and said he had no idea he’d ever held such a title.
The phrase “internet boyfriend” refers to celebrities adored online to the point of mass affection and fantasy. Recent examples include Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White from The Bear, and Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey—recently named “sexiest man alive.” Hutcherson shared the lighthearted moment while seated next to his I Love LA co-star Leighton Meester.
About the Series
I Love LA is part of HBO’s 2025 lineup, exploring life and relationships in modern Los Angeles with humor and heart.
Author’s Summary
Josh Hutcherson laughed off his “internet boyfriend” label while promoting HBO’s I Love LA, showing his easygoing charm and sense of humor about his enduring online appeal.