Numerous celebrities have praised Keanu Reeves for his onscreen kissing skills, with some even admitting to feeling flustered by his charms. Famous for portraying some memorable characters, the John Wick actor’s kissing prowess has left a lasting impression on his co-stars. However, despite being revered for his capabilities of charming his co-actresses, there was one particular make-out scene that Reeves recalled with some discomfort.
Moreover, in another instance, one of his co-stars admitted to being embarrassed by the idea of kissing a much younger Reeves.
When Keanu Reeve’s co-star confessed to feeling embarrassed
Diane Keaton once confessed to feeling embarrassed while kissing her much younger co-star Keanu Reeves in the film Something’s Gotta Give. However, despite attributing the awkwardness to the difference in their ages, the now 77-year-old star couldn’t help being captivated by Reeves’ undeniable beauty and described the experience as a guilty pleasure. While talking about how just like her, Reeves was reluctant to go ahead with the scene, Keaton said,
“It was pretty embarrassing, and for Keanu, too. It has to do with time of life. It’s instinctive – [while kissing him] you go, ‘Uh, probably not!’ And Keanu was going, ‘Definitely not!’ He was trying to be polite. But he’s so beautiful, it’s stupefying. It was a guilty pleasure. A very guilty pleasure.”
Well, who can blame Keaton, almost all actresses who have shared an on-screen kiss with the Constantine actor have nothing but praise for him. In The Matrix Reloaded, Carrie-Anne Moss revealed feeling nervous about a love scene. However, her trust in Reeves as a friend and co-star eased her worries.
On the other hand, another The Matrix Reloaded actor Monica Bellucci, who played the character Persephone recalled that her kissing scene with Reeves took two days to shoot, with various stages involving different amounts of clothing. However, despite the repetitive nature of the scene, Bellucci wasn’t uncomfortable and praised Reeves for being a good kisser.
However, Reeves, who has often expressed admiration for his co-stars, encountered a kissing scene in his career that he didn’t find ideal.
Keanu Reeves reveals his ‘most painful kiss ever’
In the 1995 period drama A Walk in the Clouds, Reeves’s character falls for a role portrayed by Spanish actor Aitana Sanchez-Gijon. Unfortunately, the day before filming the kissing scene, Reeves sustained a mouth injury that required four stitches. Despite his physical discomfort, Reeves proceeded with the scene, believing that it may have added authenticity to the film.
Recalling the incident, Reeves said,“Yeah, it was the most painful kiss ever. But maybe that helped the scene. Aitana was very sweet. She knew I was suffering, but I had to do it.”
It seems that Keanu Reeves has left a lasting impression on his co-stars with his onscreen kissing abilities. While some scenes have been uncomfortable due to injuries, others have been enhanced by how Reeves trusted and at-ease Reeves makes his co-stars feel.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald, Showbiz CheatSheet
