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Caroline Young

Matt Damon Explains Why Kissing Scarlett Johansson Was ‘Hell’

Scarlett Johansson and Matt Damon pre-kiss in We Bought a Zoo

Matt Damon has been in many movies and as a result, has kissed many actors in his time. From the Minnie Driver pickle kiss in Good Will Hunting, to a Michael Douglas smooch in Behind the Candelabra, the Oscar winner has had his fair share of kissing scenes. He even almost made out with his best friend, Ben Affleck in The Last Duel. However, when discussing these scenes during an interview, he highlighted on lip-lock in particular. Apparently, his kissing scene with Scarlett Johansson was somewhat awkward from a behind-the-scenes standpoint, and Damon even joked that it was “hell.”

The actor and his Oppenheimer co-star, Emily Blunt, sat down with LADBible, during which they shared some of their preferences. At one point the subject turned to intimate scenes, and etiquette to approaching them. Both actors revealed they like to make sure their breath smells good and that they brush their teeth before having to kiss their co-stars. The Martian actor ultimately shared an anecdote about working on We Bought a Zoo with Scarlett Johansson, and what prevented the leading lady from having fresh breath during their smooch. He said: 

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