Kate Bosworth, Justin Long.Photo: Kate Bosworth/Instagram

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long

Kate Bosworthis showing love forJustin Longon his 44th birthday.

On Thursday, theBlue Crushactress, 39,shareda gallery of photos on Instagram featuring boyfriend Long alongside a sweet birthday tribute.

“You were born today and the world lit up brighter than it had known and years later you met a girl who’s life was disassembled / rearranged but you were patient and with time she fell in love now she has a glow (one that was forgotten long ago) she is so grateful *more than you’ll ever know 💛 ,” Bosworth captioned the post.

She continued, “Happy Birthday @justinlong you make me smile so big my face hurts xx Thank you for creating peace in my heart since the day we met.”

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long.PHOTO: Kate Bosworth/InstagramKate Bosworth, Justin Long.PHOTO: Kate Bosworth/Instagram

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long.

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long

PHOTO: Kate Bosworth/InstagramKate Bosworth, Justin Long.PHOTO: Kate Bosworth/Instagram

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In the first photo, both Bosworth and Long wear matching red and share a kiss. The collection of images features behind-the-scenes shots of the couple sharing intimate moments and silly selfies.

Long commented, “Fine! I’ll start following you! 😜 Loving you is easily the best gift I’ve ever received 🎁💛💛💛 (I’m going to tell you this in person as soon as I walk out of the bathroom ;)”

Last month, theAcceptedactor made their relationship Instagram official when he posted photos of the pair sharing a pint of Guinness captioned with a green heart.

“I’m the luckiest. 🍀✨😘,” Bosworth commented on the post.

Earlier in May, Longopened up about his relationship— his first time directly naming Bosworth as his partner — on an episode of theDear Chelseapodcast, saying that being “in love” is “such a wonderful feeling.”

“Am I allowed to say her name?” hostChelsea Handlerasked Long before he agreed and she identified the actress as his special someone.

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long.Justin Long, Kate Bosworth.Kate Bosworth, Justin Long.PHOTO: Kate Bosworth/InstagramJustin Long, Kate Bosworth.PHOTO: Kate Bosworth/Instagram

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long.Justin Long, Kate Bosworth.

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long

Justin Long, Kate Bosworth.

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long

Kate Bosworth, Justin Long.PHOTO: Kate Bosworth/InstagramJustin Long, Kate Bosworth.PHOTO: Kate Bosworth/Instagram

“There’s something about it, for me, that I feel like I need toprotect and keep sacredbecause it feels sacred,” theDodgeballstar said of keeping their relationship out of the spotlight.

“I’ve never had anything like this before. I’ve never experienced this,” he added. “So it’s something I want to protect and keep, you know?”

source: people.com