The Summer I Turned Pretty may have finished filming, but the bond between co-stars Sean Kaufman and Christopher Briney is stronger than ever. The fan-favourite duo captured widespread attention on Friday night after a playful moment at Madison Square Garden went viral. The actors, seated courtside for the New York Knicks’ home game against the Milwaukee Bucks on November 28, were shown on the arena cameras when Kaufman suddenly leaned over, held Briney’s face, and planted a quick kiss.
Briney immediately burst into laughter as fans in the crowd cheered. The Knicks’ official social media account quickly shared the clip, captioning it, “belly you have some competition,” nodding to the show’s central love triangle. The video itself featured the line “Everyone is Team Conrad,” fueling fan excitement even further.
The outing followed several recent public appearances by the pair. Just days earlier, Kaufman and Briney attended the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix alongside their partners, with fan videos and photos making the rounds online. Their off-screen camaraderie has been visible for months; back in September, Briney was photographed cradling Kaufman during a Chanel event, a moment that quickly became a talking point among fans and contributed to the ongoing “bromance” narrative surrounding the actors.
Despite the show having wrapped production earlier this year, Kaufman and Briney continue to participate in events and promotions related to the The Summer I Turned Pretty universe. A film continuation of the popular Prime Video series has already been confirmed, with the cast expected to return, though production timelines have not yet been announced.
The viral Knicks game clip is just the latest example of their lighthearted dynamic, reinforcing the close friendship that fans adore as they look forward to the next chapter of the The Summer I Turned Pretty franchise.
