Some actors and actresses refuse to single out their “best on-screen kiss,” they just go with a generic “Oh, it’s all very lovely” or, on the contrary, say that movie kisses are just not that fun at all cause it’s awkward to have so many people watching you do the takes. And then there are those who don’t mind sharing. Here are eight actors who actually named their best on-screen kisses—and the little details they shared that made those moments stick.
Hugh Grant gave Renée Zellweger top on-screen kiss energy
Hugh Grant has a great sense of humour and he’s done many interviews in which he was asked about his co-stars. He has a great way of describing his leading ladies with humour and wit. He says that he has always fancied his co-stars otherwise what’s the point of making a movie. He described Emma Thompson as mad as a chair, shared that Julianne Moore loathes him, when talking about Sandra Bullock, he joked that she has way too many dogs. But when discussing Renee Zellweger, he simply said that she was delightful, far from sane and a very good kisser. Odd thing to single out, but that’s Hugh. And you can see that in the Bridget Jones movies. Their chemistry is what made the movies so entertaining.
Sarah Michelle Gellar said Selma Blair was the best — and got very specific
That kiss in Cruel Intentions was the talk of the media, it almost felt like a defining moment in movies that shaped a generation of fans. But seriously, it was huge. What’s even better is that Sarah was very happy to talk about the kiss and described it as much better than kissing male co-stars. She said Selma’s a great kisser, her lips are soft, she smells great, it was great fun. No wonder that it won MTV’s Best Kiss that year.
Megan Fox didn’t hesitate: Shia LaBeouf was her best on-screen kiss
When Megan Fox was asked who her best on-screen kiss was she said it like it was a no-brainer—Shia LaBeouf. She didn’t even have to think about it. Just came straight out. I mean, there were a lot of rumours about their chemistry on set and even off camera, so perhaps all that chemistry does add up to a great kiss. You’ve seen it in Transformers. That movie is all about explosions, cars and well, transformers, but that kiss is a pretty memorable highlight too.
Emma Thompson praised Meryl Streep’s kissing talent… and made it educational
Emma Thompson is a huge fan of Maryl Street so it must’ve been a big day for her when she was filming Angels in America and got to the kiss scene. Maryl, of course is a hugely talented actress, a powerhouse of Hollywood, so when talking about the kiss, Emma joked that what she learned from Streep is that you have to use tongue. After all, Meryl always commits to the bit and you can’t half-ass it when you’re acting with her.
Sharon Stone said Robert De Niro was “far and away” the best kisser
Sharon Stone said that for her Robert De Niro was for sure the best kisser. She said that she just was in love with him as an actress and dreamed of a day when she could work with him as an equal, so kissing him for her was wonderful. She also said that perhaps it was due to her admiration and respect for him, like he could’ve done anything and she still would’ve been thrilled to be part of it.
Glenn Close named Robert Redford—and sounded personally offended it only happened once
Glenn Close almost looked like she was reliving the moment when asked about her best on-screen kiss. Her answer was Robert Redford, and when she said that she only got to kiss him once it sounded like she wished it was more.
Glenn has also mentioned in interviews that she felt like she could trust Robert when they were working together, and that’s what really helped to make the movie better and create the illusion for the audience that what they’re watching is real. It sounds like it must’ve been at least a little real for her too.
Stephen Dorff picked Susan Sarandon—and refused to name a worst
Stephen Dorff was asked who was his best and worst on-screen kiss during his interview on Watch What Happens Live. He thought about it for a bit and said that it was Susan Sarandon, he said she was a good kisser. It was in a 1999 movie called Earthly Possessions, and the fact that he remembers it and rates it so highly still makes us think that it must’ve been one hell of a kiss. Then again, Susan does look like she is absolutely amazing at everything she does, so kissing wouldn’t be an exception from that rule.
Lady Gaga said Alexander Skarsgård was “very good at kissing”… and it was real
Lady Gaga famously had Alexander Skarsgard play her love interest in her Paparazzi music video, and she said that she was very good at kissing. And you can see it for yourself. Gaga has also made it very clear that it was real kisses, none of that movie kiss nonsense in her video. She’s an artist who commits.
Interestingly, Alexander Skarsgard said that he’d never heard of Lady Gaga before he was asked to be in her music video. It was a day or a day and a half of work, and she just thought “Good luck girl, hope you’re gonna do great with your career,” and clearly she did.