Romance, chemistry between two characters, and dramatic tension are Hollywood’s biggest trump cards, but behind the camera, things are not always so perfect. Sometimes actors are asked to kiss their co-stars, and things get complicated. The reasons vary, from someone being a real stinker to having to make out with your ex. Whatever it is, it’s always very awkward.
1. Alyson Hannigan and Jason Segel
On HIMYM, Lily and Marshall were the ideal couple, who, even in their darkest time, still managed to save the relationship. Naturally, Hannigan and Segel were friends in real life, too, but there was one major problem: Jason smoked like Thomas the Tank Engine. According to Hannigan, kissing him was like kissing an ashtray. Even gum didn’t help. Segel knew it was an issue and even agreed to a little anti-smoking bet, owing Hannigan money every time he lit up. He quit for a while, but due to stress, the bad habit kept coming back.
2. Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt
Jennifer Lawrence had a rough time filming her first major intimate scene in Passengers with Chris Pratt. But don’t worry, she assured everyone that he was not the problem and that everyone on set was acting like true professionals. It just felt deeply uncomfortable. Lawrence said the scene was strangely vulnerable and emotionally confusing, especially because Pratt was married at the time. She knew it was acting, but that did not stop her from feeling guilty and awkward.
3. Penn Badgley and Blake Lively
Badgley and Lively’s kisses looked awkward on Gossip Girl because they had a history. The actors dated in real life, broke up, and still had to play a flip-floppy couple on the show. He later listed the best and worst on-screen kisses of his career, and guess what? They were both with Blake Lively. One was when they were dating, and one was after the breakup. But, you know, being real professionals, they overcame that hurdle. Thankfully, the show continued, and the drama stayed mostly on-screen.
