Even the likes of Brad Pitt can get nervous during a first kiss. Well, we're not sure about today, but he was nervous about his first kiss as a fourth-grader. Recalling the experience, Brad claims he ran home in excitement after the moment took place.
In truth, it probably got a lot easier for Brad, especially during his Hollywood career. Most of his co-stars haven't complained about his kissing skills, except for one.
That's exactly what we'll discuss, taking a looking back at Brad's work during 'Interview With A Vampire'. It took place in the '90s and at that point, he was well on the road to stardom.
However, a certain kissing scene didn't sit well with his co-star, especially given her age at the time and their close brother and sister-like relationship away from the camera.
At The Time Of The Kiss, Brad Pitt Was Starting To Become A Massive Star Appearing In 'Interview With A Vampire'
The star-studded cast featured both Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt front and center, for 'Interview With A Vampire'. It would be the last time the two major Hollywood stars appeared in a film together. At the time, Cruise was an established name while Brad was starting to become a major star in the business.
In truth, despite his stardom, Pitt hated working the film. According to the star, the conditions out in London were miserable, so much so that he actually contemplated leaving the film, as he revealed alongside Nola.
"I'm telling you, one day it broke me. It was like, 'Life's too short for this quality of life.' I called David Geffen, who was a good friend. He was a producer, and he'd just come to visit. I said, 'David, I can't do this anymore. I can't do it. What will it cost me to get out?' And he goes, very calmly, 'Forty million dollars.' And I go, 'OK, thank you.' It actually took the anxiety off of me. I was like, 'I've got to man up and ride this through, and that's what I'm going to do.'"
Although Brad had a tough time, it was a different kind of experience for his co-star Kirsten Dunst.
Kirsten Dunst Was Only 12 When Appearing In 'Interview With A Vampire' Alongside Brad Pitt
It was a different and exciting experience for Kirsten Dunst, as it was her first major film, appearing alongside Hollywood royalty like Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise.
Dunst discussed the experience alongside People, recalling the audition process and how Cruise wanted her to get the part.
"I remember Tom whispering to me, like, 'Tuck your legs under' so I'd look as tiny as possible 'cause I was the tallest girl," the actress continued. "So I knew he was kind of like rooting for me. We were both from New Jersey, and I think, you know, he was like, 'Let this Jersey girl have it.' "
"I auditioned many, many times for this role. This was also a huge deal for me. This was my, you know, breakout role," Dunst said.
It all worked out extremely well for Dunst, and she recalls the cast being nothing but great to her throughout the entire experience. However, she does have one memory she'd like to forget about.
Kirsten Dunst Called The Kiss "Gross" Given Her Age And Relationship With Brad Pitt
Kissing Brad Pitt in a film sounds like a dream come true... However, that wasn't the case for Dunst at the time, given her age and relationship to Brad.
Alongside Cinema Blend, Dunst discussed the moment, calling it "gross" back then, and still gross today.
"Yeah, it was gross! I stand by that. It would have been so much creepier if an 11-year-old was like, 'It was great.' You'd be like, 'There’s something wrong with this child."
"I hated it so much because Brad was like my older brother on set and it’s kind of like kissing your brother. It’s weird because he’s an older guy and I had to kiss him on the lips, so it was gross."
Surely, by now, the moment is forgotten about by both sides, as both Brad and Kirsten would go on to enjoy great careers from then on. Dunst would have many other memorable kissing scenes throughout her career, including a memorable one alongside Tobey Maguire in 'Spiderman'.
As for Pitt, well, other than this kiss, there hasn't been much complaining from his co-stars.
