Celebrities Discuss Their Most Memorable On-Screen Kisses

Many celebrities have shared insights into their best and worst on-screen kisses, revealing the unique factors that contribute to a memorable scene.

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe expressed his admiration for Nastassja Kinski, identifying her as his best on-screen kiss. During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live, he discussed the moment while playing ‘Plead the Fifth.’ Lowe described Kinski as the most beautiful woman he had ever seen at that time, though he admitted feeling very scared during the scene.

Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone identified Robert De Niro as the best kisser in the business during an interview on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy. She recounted a scene from the 1995 movie Casino, where her character, a hustler, engaged in a memorable kiss with De Niro. Stone fondly remembered director Martin Scorsese offering to film the scene again, to which both actors enthusiastically agreed.

Sylvester Stallone

In contrast, Sylvester Stallone offered a humorous perspective on his worst on-screen kiss with actress Talia Shire in Rocky. Stallone referred to the scene as ‘the kiss from hell,’ noting Shire’s runny nose during the moment, which resulted in Stallone contracting the flu shortly thereafter.

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman recounted her experience of a challenging on-screen kiss with Alexander Skarsgard in Big Little Lies. On the Las Culturistas podcast, Kidman expressed her disdain for bad breath, citing Skarsgard’s choice to eat falafel before filming as a significant turn-off.

Kate Hudson

Kate Hudson discussed her experiences during a Vanity Fair’s Lie Detector Test with Janelle Monáe. She compared kisses with former co-stars Billy Crudup and Matthew McConaughey, noting Crudup’s gentler approach. Hudson also reflected on her worst kiss with McConaughey in Fool’s Gold, attributing it to environmental factors such as snot and wind.

Sally Field

Sally Field shared her thoughts on kissing Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit, despite being in a relationship with him at the time. During a segment on Watch What Happens Live, Field described the kiss as lacking involvement and involving excessive drooling.