Greatest Movie Kisses
What makes the perfect movie kiss? Well, a couple of things. Passion is key, and having two of Hollywood’s hottest stars is always a plus! Creating a bold narrative to bring the characters together is an absolute must, and we cannot forget about the right music, ambiance, and so much more!
Honestly, it takes a lot to create the perfect Hollywood kiss, but these films managed to do it! From classic, old Hollywood films to today’s blockbusters, there are so many perfect movie kisses that we cannot help but swoon over. For years, romances, comedies, and epics alike have given audiences unforgettable moments that simply cannot be recreated in real life!
As such, we’re looking back at some of the best movie kisses from ‘Gone with the Wind’ in 1939 to ‘The Photograph’ from 2020 and so many more! Check out the rest of the gallery to see some of our personal favorites from over the decades!
Hitch
Will Smith and Eva Mendes made movie magic in 2005’s ‘Hitch!’ The two hot stars finally locked lips in the movie and made us all swoon!
Gone With The Wind
Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh remain the classic example of a passionate movie kisss. When they starred in 1939’s ‘Gone with the Wind,’ they swept audiences off their feet with their intense passion.
Brokeback Mountain
Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger’s beautiful romance was captured so intimately in 2005’s ‘Brokeback Mountain.’ The stars shared so many stunning moments together, including their incredibly passionate kiss!
The Photograph
A new hot Hollywood movie kiss joining this list is LaKeith Stanfield as Michael Block and Issa Rae as Mae Morton in 2020’s ‘The Photograph.’ These incredibly talented stars had so much chemistry, we couldn’t help but fall for them as they fell for one another!
Ghost
There’s nothing hotter than Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze sculpting clay, and they did that and more in 1990’s ‘Ghost.’ The film’s most sensual moments are a stand out!
Clueless
When Paul Rudd and Alicia Silverstone finally lock lips in ‘Clueless,’ it’s the perfect payoff! This riff on Jane Austen’s ‘Emma’ was the perfect way to modernize a classic tale.
Casablanca
When Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman kiss in 1942’s ‘Casablanca,’ it’s the stuff of true romance. In wartime, love was lost and sacrificed for the sake of a better world, which is what the film reminds us all of these years later.
Jason’s Lyric
Jada Pinkett Smith and Allen Payne brought the heat in 1994’s ‘Jason’s Lyric.’ These two had chemistry that was through the roof, and when their lips finally locked, it was a perfect movie moment!
Spider-Man
Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst gave comic book fans a true ride with ‘Spider-Man’ in 2002. Their kiss was truly iconic, and has been spoofed and paid homage to ever since!
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The Notebook
Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams are the stuff of legend when it comes to their onscreen kiss! 2004’s ‘The Notebook’ had the stars smooching all over the screen for one of the hottest moments in modern movie history.
Hairspray
Elijah Kelley and Amanda Bynes were too sweet in 2007’s ‘Hairspray.’ Their kiss, which took place in the 1960s, was a major moment for the movie and the time it depicted.
Maid in Manhattan
Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes left us swooning in 2002 ‘Maid in Manhattan.’ Their chemistry was so perfect, and the way they gazed at each other was pure magic.
Dirty Dancing
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey brought the passion with 1987’s ‘Dirty Dancing.’ Everything from their lips to their hips was so in sync!
If Beale Street Could Talk
KiKi Layne and Stephan James ignited the screen with passion and intimacy in 2018’s ‘If Beale Street Could Talk.’ Their romance was one we couldn’t, and won’t soon, forget.
Breakfast At Tiffany’s
George Peppard and Audrey Hepburn’s kiss in the rain was the perfect ending to 1961’s ‘Breakfast At Tiffnay’s.’ Not to mention, they had a cat between them!
The Princess Bride
Cary Elwes and Robin Wright ended the classic 1987 film ‘The Princess Bride’ with a story book kiss. It swept us off our feet!
Carmen Jones
Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge created an iconic moment with their kiss in 1954’s ‘Carmen Jones.’ Their heat and passion was so palpable, we couldn’t fortget their passion.
