Jennifer Lopez Names Her Top On-Screen Kisser — And It’s a Surprising Choice
Jennifer Lopez has shared her favorite on-screen kiss, and fans were not expecting her answer. The rom-com veteran weighed in on six Hollywood heartthrobs before giving a surprising pick from her latest Netflix project.
Playing “Plead the Fifth”
In October 2025, Lopez appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. During the popular “Plead the Fifth” game, Cohen pressed her to reveal her favorite on-screen kiss. He listed former co-stars George Clooney, Matthew McConaughey, Ralph Fiennes, Richard Gere, Owen Wilson, and Josh Lucas.
Iconic Chemistry with George Clooney
Many fans still remember Lopez’s sizzling pairing with George Clooney in Steven Soderbergh’s 1998 film Out of Sight. Publicity photos highlighted their undeniable chemistry, making the movie a standout in her early rom-com career.
Box Office Magic with Matthew McConaughey
In 2001, Lopez starred in The Wedding Planner with Matthew McConaughey. The film became a box office hit and cemented her status as a beloved romantic comedy leading lady.
Unexpected Love Story with Ralph Fiennes
Lopez played a hotel maid opposite Ralph Fiennes’ politician in 2002’s Maid in Manhattan. Their romance across social classes made another memorable hit in her filmography.
Andy Cohen and Jennifer Lopez on “Watch What Happens Live,” Season 22, in October 2025 | Source: Getty Images
Ballroom Elegance with Richard Gere
In 2004’s Shall We Dance?, Lopez partnered with Richard Gere in glamorous ballroom sequences. The movie highlighted their on-screen chemistry, adding another iconic role to her repertoire.
Recent Fun with Owen Wilson
More recently, Lopez starred opposite Owen Wilson in 2022’s Marry Me. She played a global pop star who impulsively marries a stranger during a live concert, giving fans another memorable rom-com moment.
The Surprise Winner: Brett Goldstein
As Cohen ran through the list, Lopez paused. Then she delivered a choice no one expected: “I just did a movie with Brett Goldstein, and I would say he was the best kisser,” she revealed.
Lopez was referring to the Netflix romantic comedy Office Romance, announced on Instagram in March 2025. Goldstein, known for Ted Lasso, filmed the movie in Hoboken, New Jersey, just across from Lopez’s Bronx roots.
Behind the Scenes: Goldstein on Set
In a USA Today interview in September 2025, Goldstein recalled the shoot. Filming outside near Lopez’s hometown attracted paparazzi chaos. “A nightmare,” he joked. “If we make another film together, I’ll keep all scenes indoors.”
A New Favorite Despite Hollywood Legends
Despite kissing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Lopez chose her newest co-star, Brett Goldstein, as her top on-screen smooch. Fans now have a new romantic favorite to celebrate.
