Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder Post Break-Up Refused to Kiss on “The Vampire Diaries”
Now, if this isn’t #breakupgoals, we don’t know what is. The ex-lovers and Vampire Diaries stars Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder are well known for their passionate exchanges over the years – both on the series and in real life! Despite breaking up, the pair are reportedly still friends. Nina is reportedly even friends with his now-wife, Nikki Reed. (Vampires and vampires, eh?)
Despite the steamy scenes between the pair on the show – pretty sure every teenage girl and/or mom got a little jealous of their on-screen chemistry – after Somerhalder’s engagement to Reed, the set became a no-kissing zone. RIP Delena. During interviews post-shooting and when the two were dating (who can forget that passionate kiss in season six?) Somerhalder revealed how the Georgian weather was certainly not an aphrodisiac. At Paleyfest, Somerhalder retold the story that the weather was so icy his jaw froze, and Nina had icicles in her hair!
Sadie Sink Wouldn't Kiss Caleb McLaughlin on "Stranger Things"
Funnily enough, it was what the actress DIDN’T want that was, in fact, written into the script. The talented cast of Stranger Things faced not only the fact of deepening voices and changing hormones but the realities of relationships and physical contact! Sadie Sink, who portrays Maxine, or “Max” in the hit Netflix series, was nudged into doing a kissing scene with Caleb McLaughlin.
During interviews, Sink opened up about her reluctance to share her first on-screen kiss, which made audiences and critics alike a little uncomfortable. The show’s co-creator and director Ross Duffer joked about the two youngsters kissing at the “Snow Ball” at the end of season 2. Sadie protested so much that the director wrote a kiss into the scene! Now that’s just cruel! Sure, it’s only a peck, but if your actors are uncomfortable, that isn’t exactly ideal! Sadie remembers that day on set very clearly: “I get [to set], the first day of Snow Ball… I think one of you, Ross, said, ‘Oh, Sadie, you ready for the kiss?’ I’m like, ‘What! No! That’s not in the script. That’s not happening.” Whilst, in the end, it wasn’t a big deal, there’s no doubt that the young star was quite distressed over it. Next time girl, stand your ground! Or, go for the cheek!
Vanessa Hudgens Refused to Kiss James Franco in “Spring Breakers”
It seems that Franco isn’t having much luck with the ladies on the screen! Former High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens may have taken on a role that saw her graduate from high school and enters the world of debauchery, but there seemed to be some strings attached! The film was a rude shock compared to her Disney days, including scenes where Hudgens got up close and personal with Franco and an eye-opening scene of a pow-wow in a swimming pool!
Spring Breakers just wasn’t the right fit for Hudgens, who spoke about her experience with Franco at the time: “It was very nerve-racking for me. I told my agent I never want to do it again.” Now we can only speculate the reasons why Hudgens was so averse to kissing Franco, but the following quote says it all. "I'd rather kiss a girl again than kiss Franco again!" Ouchy!
Kevin Hart Isn’t Really Into Kissing Other Dudes!
It seems that when it comes to questions of sexuality in film roles, actors need a certain fortitude and confidence to pull off the role convincingly. That is precisely Kevin Hart’s argument when he’s been approached to do scenes that involve same-gender intimacy. Whilst he seemed okay with the kiss with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the comedy Central Intelligence (let’s be real here, it’s THE ROCK!), this was a one-off. The well-known comedian refused the role of Alpa Chino (a closeted gay rapper) in the film Tropic Thunder due to his own beliefs about the character, labeling him “real flagrant.” Fair enough!
Whilst the comedian/actor has huge respect for the LGBTI community, he confessed that he wasn’t totally confident in playing those particular types of roles. In an interview, Hart expressed his hesitation about playing gay characters, saying that his insecurities might affect his performance. He has also said that thinking about people's opinions when it comes to that might prevent him from diving into that 100%.
Herizen Guardiola Wasn't Into Kissing Justice Smith on "The Get Down"
Netflix series The Get Down was Herizen F. Guardiola’s first major screen role. Set in the heart of the disco era, the funky series looked at the highs and lows of the rise to fame and the impoverished and disadvantaged African American community in the Bronx. Naturally, there were bound to be a few intimate moments in a series that follows the lives of a young couple. Created by Australian director extraordinaire Baz Luhrmann, the story is narrated by Justice Smith, her love interest in the series. Guardiola recalled how Luhrman would tell her to put the scripts away and Herizen to just simply kiss her co-star to show some intimacy. She did not want to, saying that she just did not feel comfortable kissing people she did not know.
What would’ve been Herizen’s first taste of acting out love scenes? It seems she got things pretty good with an understanding co-star like Justice Smith. The actor, who’s just released his new film with Ryan Reynolds, Detective Pikachu, was a lot cooler with the whole situation than Guardiola, saying that he didn’t realize how weird it was until she made it weird. Poor Justice Smith! We’re sure that Guardiola’s changed her mind about the whole kissing thing now, but hey, if she wants to join some fellow actors and add a “no-kissing” clause to her contract, then all power to her!