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Bill Murray Surprises Naomi Watts with On-Air Kiss During TV Appearance
In a surprising moment on Monday night’s episode of Watch What Happens Live, actor Bill Murray unexpectedly kissed his co-star Naomi Watts. While appearing on the Bravo program to promote their latest film, the comedian initiated a kiss on Watts’ lips, eliciting a shocked reaction in the studio during the live broadcast.
Unscripted Kiss During Fan Question Segment
The unanticipated interaction occurred during the show’s fan question and answer segment. A viewer, identified as Amina from Washington D.C., posed a question to Watts inquiring about the “best onscreen kiss” of her acting career.
Before Watts could respond to the query, Murray turned towards her, gently drew her face closer, and kissed her on the mouth. Following the kiss, Murray offered a thumbs-up gesture towards the camera.
Reactions and Lighthearted Banter
“You have lipstick on your face,” Watts remarked, pointing out the noticeable transfer of her pink lipstick onto Murray’s mouth.
Appearing slightly taken aback, Watts questioned, “OK. Did I blush?”, while Murray humorously commented, “That was too simple.”
Watts Names Husband Billy Crudup as Best Onscreen Kiss
Subsequently, Watts answered the initial fan question, declaring to the audience, “Well, of course, it’s Billy Crudup, my husband,” referencing her actual best onscreen kiss.
Watts and Crudup’s relationship began when they co-starred in the 2017 suspense series Gypsy. Watts has previously stated that she recognized their off-screen connection “when he threw a pillow across the room in the middle of a love scene.”
Murray playfully interjected, “Are you certain it wasn’t the day you arrived late to set?” adding a touch of levity to the conversation.
Promoting “The Friend” and Political Commentary
Murray and Watts were guests on WWHL to promote their new motion picture, The Friend. This film marks their second collaboration, reuniting them on screen a decade after they first appeared together in St. Vincent.
Host Andy Cohen observed, “You two clearly get along well given you wanted to collaborate once more.” Murray responded, “It was positive. However, she isn’t from our nation. And I am uncertain of the developments in the coming weeks and months, but I hope she is permitted to remain,” alluding to then-President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Watts Responds to Deportation Question
When Cohen directly asked Watts—who is originally from the United Kingdom—if she felt “worried” about potential deportation, she replied, “No. Well, who actually knows?”
“Watch What Happens Live” Program Details
Watch What Happens Live is broadcast Sunday through Thursday evenings at 10 p.m. Eastern Time on Bravo. Episodes are available for streaming the following day on Peacock.