July 6th 2024.
In Hollywood, it's not uncommon for actors to have disagreements with their co-stars, especially when it comes to romantic scenes. It's no secret that not everyone gets along, and sometimes, being asked to repeatedly kiss someone you barely know is just not enjoyable.
Even during auditions, chemistry tests can involve actors being asked to "make out" with each other, as Anne Hathaway revealed. These tests were seen as a normal part of the industry in the 2000s, and it was never a good idea to reveal any negative experiences, such as bad breath or sloppy technique, to the public.
However, there are times when these experiences come to light years later, often making headlines. Actress Emily Blunt recently admitted that she had moments where she wanted to "throw up" while kissing certain co-stars. She clarified that it wasn't extreme loathing, but she definitely didn't enjoy it. Although she didn't reveal any names, Blunt is not the only one to openly discuss their negative experiences with on-screen kisses.
In the Hunger Games franchise, Liam Hemsworth, who played the best friend of Jennifer Lawrence's character, didn't hold back in expressing his discomfort while kissing his friend on camera. He even referred to it as "disgusting" during an interview with Jimmy Fallon. Lawrence, on the other hand, joked about her "deliberate sabotage" of eating garlic or tuna before kissing scenes. However, she later clarified that it was not intentional and Hemsworth should just "get over it."
In Water for Elephants, stars Reese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson had to film an intimate scene together, but it wasn't a pleasant experience for Witherspoon. This was not Pattinson's fault, as he had a bad cold that day. Witherspoon still went ahead and kissed him, but she admitted that it wasn't appealing or pleasant.
One of the most infamous examples of a negative post-kiss review comes from Tony Curtis, who compared kissing Marilyn Monroe in Some Like it Hot to "kissing Hitler." Although they were previously lovers, Curtis still didn't rate their on-screen kiss, even calling it "awful." However, he later clarified that it was just a joke and a response to a silly question. But he did admit that Monroe nearly choked him by sticking her tongue down his throat during the scene.
In Mighty Aphrodite, Helena Bonham Carter starred as Woody Allen's wife, and she was not a fan of how he directed their kiss. The actress, who was 35 years younger than Allen, was only 29 at the time of filming. She played the role of a part-time porn star and prostitute, and her character's son turns out to be a genius. Bonham Carter didn't hold back in expressing her discomfort with Allen's directing, stating that it wasn't a pleasant experience.
In the world of Hollywood, it's no secret that not all co-stars get along. This can be especially awkward when actors are required to kiss each other on screen. It's not uncommon for chemistry tests to involve kissing scenes, as Anne Hathaway recalled from her experiences in the early 2000s. These encounters are usually kept private by actors, with details like bad breath or sloppy technique never revealed to the public. However, sometimes these stories come out years later and make headlines, as we've seen with Emily Blunt's recent confession that she had not enjoyed kissing certain co-stars in the past.
One such example is Liam Hemsworth, who famously referred to kissing his friend Jennifer Lawrence in The Hunger Games as "disgusting." Despite their on-screen chemistry as best friends with a potential for romance, Hemsworth blamed Lawrence for making their kissing scenes uncomfortable by purposely eating pungent foods beforehand. Lawrence, on the other hand, denied any malicious intent and joked that Hemsworth should just "get over it."
Reese Witherspoon also had an unpleasant experience while filming a kissing scene with Robert Pattinson for Water for Elephants. However, it wasn't Pattinson's fault; he was simply suffering from a bad cold at the time. Witherspoon admitted that the experience was not pleasant, but she still went ahead with the scene as written.
The iconic Marilyn Monroe has also been on the receiving end of a less-than-glowing review from a co-star. Tony Curtis, who had previously been in a relationship with Monroe, famously compared kissing her in Some Like it Hot to "kissing Hitler." He later clarified that it was meant as a joke, but still didn't have the most positive memories of the scene.
In 1995, Helena Bonham Carter starred opposite Woody Allen in Mighty Aphrodite. Despite the large age gap between them, they played a married couple in the film. However, Bonham Carter was not a fan of how Allen directed their kissing scene. She revealed that she found it uncomfortable and not enjoyable at all.
In the world of Hollywood, where chemistry is crucial for a successful on-screen pairing, it's understandable that not every actor will enjoy kissing their co-star. These stories may only come out years later, but they serve as a reminder that even in a glamorous industry like Hollywood, not everything is as perfect as it seems.
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