On paper, it makes sense.

They were initially linked because ofStraw Dogs,which was about to go into production at the time.

Onlookers claimed they were flirting and holding hands.

Alexander Skarsgard and Kate Bosworth hugging

She did admit, however, “He’s a wonderful, wonderful man.

I adore him.”

Being funny and smart is very important."

Alexander Skarsgard and Kate Bosworth

Their breakup was incredibly amicable

In 2011,Us Weeklyconfirmed the two had called it quits.

It was also suggested she broke up with him.

In an interview withBlackbooklater that same year, Skarsgard gushed about his co-star.

Alexander Skarsgard and Kate Bosworth

However, he also advised, “I make it a rule not to talk about myself and Kate.