Even for non-celebrities, most first kisses are totally awkward. Now imagine being an actor whose first kiss was while filming! Not only are tons of crew members watching when it happens, but then the kiss is broadcasted on screens around the world. That certainly wouldn't be most people's ideal first kiss scenario. Teen actors who had their first kiss on film are the real heroes of the dating world.
These celebs were unfortunately robbed of any sort of kissing romance, because on-screen kisses are more about hitting your mark than feeling a spark. If there is one silver lining to having your first kiss caught on tape, it's that you can always go back and watch it again.
Thank god for these brave teen actors who let us witness that very special (or awkward) life moment of theirs from the comfort of our homes, or at our local movie theaters. So behold, the actors who had both their first real-life and on-screen kisses while filming!
Teen Actors Whose First Kisses Were for Filming,
Alia Shawkat
A self-proclaimed late bloomer, Alia had her first smooch with Michael Cera during the pilot episode of Arrested Development. She said it went well, but the most uncomfortable part was having her “strict dad” on set that day!
Ben Savage
Cory and Topanga FOREVER! Well, at least Ben’s first kiss can live in our memories forever, since it happened on set of Boy Meets World and was shared with his lovely co-star Danielle Fishel.
Jonathan Taylor Thomas
Rachael Leigh Cook might be the luckiest woman alive. She stole JTT’s first kiss while on set of Tom and Huck. Jealous? We all are. JTT said, “It went well, but it’s difficult being in front of 250 people who simultaneously break out in, ‘Oooh!’ I don’t really count it as a kiss.” If I were Rachael, I would definitely still count it.
Josh Hutcherson
Poor Josh Hutcherson called his first on-screen and real life kiss (from the movie Little Manhattan), "the worst ever." Fortunately for Josh, his more recent macking sessions have been with Jennifer Lawrence, and so far there have been no complaints.
Katie Holmes
Young and innocent Katie had her first kiss at just 18 years old! It happened on Dawson’s Creek, and the lip-lock was with a violinist named Anderson.
Kirsten Dunst
Most would be jealous of anyone who gets to kiss Brad Pitt, but Kirsten Dunst might have had a point when she described her first kiss for Interview With a Vampire as “disgusting.” Eleven-year-old Dunst had to kiss 30-year-old Pitt, while in front of the cast and crew. She was so traumatized that she didn’t kiss anyone else until she was 16!
Mila Kunis
This first kiss story is just too much. Mila played Ashton Kutcher’s love interest (Jackie) on That 70's Show, and they shared many makeout sessions during it’s eight-season run. BUT, the very first kiss they shared was actually Mila’s first, and now she and Ashton are married! No one realized that her first kissing partner would most likely end up being her last! (In a good way.)
Saoirse Ronan
Saoirse was just 10 years old when her lips got busy for the first time. She was filming I Could Never Be Your Woman. Originally the kiss was supposed to last for 10 seconds, but she negotiated with the director to make it just five seconds long. It may have been awkward then, but the Brooklyn lead seems to be much more comfortable with her latest on-screen smooches.
Selena Gomez
Before she was a lead in her own Disney show, Selena was a guest star on The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. Her first kiss was with Dylan Sprouse, and it is a pretty adorable moment that the whole nation got to witness.
Candace Cameron
When you book a series regular role at age 10, there is probably a good chance that your first kiss will end up being on screen. Candace Cameron's character on Full House, DJ Tanner, went on to have many camera-friendly kisses, but her first will live in our memories forever. She said, "It's awkward when you've never had a kiss, and then have to kiss someone on national television."