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Segel: It’s a funny question because it wasn’t written in any way for him to be jealous about it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025

“Want to be the envy of all? Want your friends and coworkers to be jealous? This is the IT item of Fall 2024.”

From Salon ● Oct. 5, 2024

When Mr. Snyder asked whether Mr. Cooper might be jealous, he denied it.

From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023

He joked that "many people will be jealous" of the moment Sinfield kissed him as they crossed the finish line.

From BBC ● May 16, 2023

Dude, if you like me—if you actually like me—then be jealous.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli




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