It seems that in Bollywood, it’s fairly common to have a “No Kissing Clause” in a star’s contract. Whilst this seems plausible in regular films, it does seem a little peculiar given Sunny Leone’s particular line of acting work. The adult film star previously never had an issue with on-screen kisses, but following the filming of Ragini MMS 2 just five years ago, the actress added the clause. Here comes the peculiar part: Leone has no problem with filming graphic love scenes, but her condition is that there is no kissing. Sure, if we look to Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, she notes that as a lady of the night, lovemaking isn’t the issue, but intimate kissing is – maybe kissing truly is more meaningful than the act!
Who knows. We’re going to let you be the judge here! With an army of fans who don’t seem to mind the fact that there is no kissing, Leone is still raking in dollars. Leone never disclosed the exact reasons for protecting her right to kiss, but it certainly is noticeable that there’s not even a peck in any intimate scenes!
Kimberly McCullough Didn't Want To Lock Lips With An Older Man on "General Hospital"
Sure, everyone’s had a crush on someone slightly older than them. Teenagers go crazy over boy bands and the like. But there is a point where it becomes, well, just a bit inappropriate. At least actresses these days feel well within their rights – at the time Kimberly McCullough was on General Hospital, and it may have been slightly awkward between the co-stars. The star, only aged fourteen at the time, was asked to kiss a twenty-two-year-old actor. While some teens these days might feel they’re fully ready to share a kiss with a hunky actor, it just isn’t right.
Where her parents were is what we’re asking now! Whilst McCullough complained to her producer, she was still made to do the scene. For a fourteen-year-old, we’re impressed that she stood her ground and compromised with a kiss on the cheek! You go, girl.
Alyson Hannigan Couldn't Handle Kissing Jason Segel on "How I Met Your Mother"
Alyson Hannigan, of Buffy The Vampire Slayer fame and American Pie, is everyone’s favorite slightly awkward redhead! Also extremely well known for her role on the hit sitcom How I Met Your Mother, you’ll be surprised to know that she and co-star Jason Segel had some issues with getting close enough to share a kiss! Refusing to kiss her cigarette fiend co-star Jason Segel, Hannigan just couldn’t pucker up! Fair enough, though. Who wants to kiss someone with tobacco breath?! Yeah, we aren’t exactly fans of ashtray mouth either.
Firstly, the pair had a little bet going on, with Segel handing over $10 for every cigarette he smoked. When the money started adding up, and he realized he would be at a loss, he decided to quit smoking altogether. The result? Many more cute little kisses between Lily and Marshall!
A Holy Refusal: Kirk Cameron and Erin Bethea in “Fireproof”
The Christian drama “Fireproof” seemed an interesting choice for Kirk Cameron, given his start on the ABC sitcom Growing Pains as Mike Seaver! You’d think he’d be A-OK with some kissing scenes, but things change when you become a Born Again Christian. After his time on Growing Pains, Cameron actually went on to marry his co-star and love interest on the show, Chelsea Noble!
In a solemn vow following their nuptials, he promised Noble that he would never kiss another woman purely out of respect for his wife. So when he starred in the drama Fireproof, producers had to quickly think of a way around the “no-kissing” clause in Cameron’s contract. In fact, Cameron actually kisses his wife in that scene- which is why producers made it a silhouette of the actors kissing. Good for him! Fun fact: Fireproof made some $30 million US, which made it one of the highest-grossing Christian films ever!
Charlie Sheen Had Selma Blair Fired from "Anger Management"
Who really needs to manage their anger here? We’re going to go ahead and say, Sheen. On the sitcom Anger Management, which was the series Sheen starred in following the successful and iconic Two and a Half Men, you’d probably be aware babe Selma Blair was his love interest. You would also know that he was fired from Two and a Half Men for basically being a total jerk. In an ironic twist, Sheen paid no heed to the title of the second chance at a sitcom and fired Selma Blair via text (imagine being in a relationship with him!? Actually, no thanks!). Apparently, he called her rather profane, which we won’t share because most likely minors are reading this! Hollywood Reporter, of course, had the inside scoop and shared what we decided to the sensor! Hollywood Reporter also shared why Blair was fired; apparently, she’d complained to producers about Sheen, who then gave her an ultimatum!
He basically said: she goes or I walk. We can only imagine that there was an abundance of negative energy, with the two stars refusing to BE on-screen opposite one another, let alone CUDDLE! We’re going to blame the casting agent on this one.