Today, rarely a movie is complete without a scene in which the main characters kiss. And more often than not, viewers remain in complete confidence that the actors demonstrating this intimate moment on the screen are absolutely enjoying what is happening. But this is far from the case. Many performers have repeatedly noted that this process does not give them pleasure and even disgusting for some reason. Especially for you, we have compiled a photo-list of actors and actresses who, according to their colleagues, kiss the best.
Johnny Depp
- Fairyland, Sleepy Hollow, What's Eating Gilbert Grain
It is no coincidence that the star of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise is at the top of our list. Literally all the film actor's partners in filming unanimously assure that kissing him is a real pleasure. For example, Gwyneth Paltrow after the movie "Mordecai" admitted that their on-screen kiss was amazing. Marion Cotillard, who played alongside Depp in the crime drama Johnny D, admitted that he was a great kisser. Keira Knightley is of the same opinion. According to her, nothing better could even be imagined. There is a legend according to which the actress personally insisted on the scene of a kiss with Johnny's hero in the film Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest.
Keanu Reeves
- "On the Crest of a Wave", "Constantine: Lord of Darkness", "The Devil's Advocate"
The favorite of millions, the kindest Hollywood actor, the star of the Cinematic Universe "The Matrix", according to absolutely all his on-screen partners, is always incredibly gentle and attentive in intimate scenes and knows a lot about kissing. This was told by Monica Bellucci, who had a chance to kiss Keanu twice on the set of Dracula and The Matrix. She is echoed by Sandra Bullock, who shone together with the artist in "Speed" and in "House by the Lake". According to her, Reeves is the best kisser. Winona Ryder, Charlize Theron, Robin Wright, and other actresses who played with the star agree with her.
Jake Gyllenhaal
- "Captives", "Source Code", "Lefty"
Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most popular Hollywood actors and a recognized sex symbol. During his career, he starred in many diverse roles, and his partners on the set were the most beautiful actresses. And some of them confessed that kissing Jake is very pleasant. For example, Anne Hathaway, Gyllenhaal's partner in Brokeback Mountain and Love and Other Drugs, spoke about this. And Gemma Artertron, who played with him in "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time", complained that there were very few scenes with kissing.
James McAwoy
- "Cyrano de Bergerac", "Atonement", "And in my soul I dance"
Keira Knightley, who paired this popular actor in the dramatic film Atonement, said that no one kisses better than him. But Anne Hathaway recalled that while working on the film "Jane Austen," James was very modest. Before the romantic scene, he warned the actress that she would kiss only with her lips, without a tongue. Anya Taylor-Joy, McAvoy's partner in the thriller Split, admitted in an interview that she was in seventh heaven during the filming of the kiss scene.
Leonardo DiCaprio
- The Renegades, The Survivor, Django Unchained
Recognized as a handsome man and heartthrob, a talented performer with Russian roots, it is no coincidence that Leo was on our list. According to some of his fellow artists, he kisses very well. Michelle Williams, who played DiCaprio's on-screen wife in the film "Isle of the Damned," admitted in an interview that Leonardo was good in all romantic scenes together and kissed beautifully. Carrie Mulligan, who plays Daisy in the costume drama The Great Gatsby, also spoke about this. Surprisingly, male actors also celebrate Leonardo's ability to kiss perfectly. So, Armie Hammer, who played along with DiCaprio in the biopic “J. Edgar "admitted that he liked the episode with the kiss no less than the scene with the fight.
Zac Efron
- "Handsome, Bad, Ugly", "The Greatest Showman", "If you lived here, now you are at home"
Next on our list of foreign celebrities who kiss the best is the blue-eyed handsome Zac Efron. His High School Musical partners Vanessa Ann Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale talked about this skill in candid interviews. Zak himself is delighted with Zendaya, the kisses with which brought him a lot of joy.
Keira Knightley
- The Imitation Game, Pride and Prejudice, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
The British actress, nominated for the Academy Awards and Golden Globes, is famous for her relaxed behavior on the set, if the role requires it. And her partners celebrate her excellent mastery of the kissing technique. Orlando Bloom, who shone with Kira in "Pirates of the Caribbean", said that she does it amazingly. The Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård, who played with Knightley in Aftermath, agrees with his colleague. In an interview, he said that it was a real pleasure to act with her in such scenes.
Shia LaBeouf
- "Triumph", "The Drunkest District in the World", "Peanut Falcon"
This popular American actor is also famous for his kissing skills. Megan Fox, his partner in the first and second parts of the "Transformers" films, admitted that he does it better than anyone else in the world. Sarah Rumer shares the opinion of her colleague. Their on-screen kiss in Paranoia was even nominated for an MTV Award.
Alexander Skarsgard / Alexander Skarsgård
- Big Little Lies, True Blood, Divorce in the Big City
The star of the vampire saga "True Blood" is quite adept at kissing. The singer Lady Gaga spoke about this, having invited a stately and incredibly charismatic actor to participate in her video. According to her, Alexander kissed in the frame in exactly the same way as people in love do it in reality.
Most likely, this point of view is shared by Nicole Kidman, who played the on-screen wife of a blue-eyed Swede in the TV series Big Little Lies. She never spoke publicly about his kissing skills. But her behavior at the Emmy Awards speaks for itself. When the hosts announced Alexander the winner of the award, Nicole could not resist and kissed him in the presence of her husband, Keith Urban.
Dakota Johnson
- Peanut Falcon, Nothing Good at El Royale Hotel, Social Network
The young American actress, who became world famous after the release of the movie "Fifty Shades of Gray", entered our list thanks to the statements of Shia LaBeouf. On the air of the Ellen DeGeneres show, the artist, when asked who he had the best on-screen kiss with, after some thought, replied: “With Dakota Johnson. She is great". Jamie Dornan, who played with the artist in Fifty Shades, agrees with his colleague. In an interview with reporters, he said that they had a warm relationship on the set, so intimate scenes, including kissing, were filmed very easily.
Ethan Hawke
- Gattaca, Training Day, Dead Poets Society
Rounding out our photo list of actors and actresses who kiss the best is this Hollywood artist, director and screenwriter rolled into one. According to Uma Thurman, he does it just fine. Once the actress jokingly said that it was Ethan's ability to kiss that prompted her to marry him. By the way, the performer himself said that the most skillful "kissing woman" is Angelina Jolie, whose sexuality is designed to conquer men.