25 Times Celebrities Won The "Best Kiss Award" On The MTV Movie And TV Awards
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Some celebrity kisses became bigger than the movies they were in, and the MTV Movie and TV Awards turned that into a whole category of its own.
From teen rom-com favorites to surprise pairings and unforgettable on-screen chemistry, these Best Kiss winners gave fans plenty to talk about. A few moments were sweet, some were awkward, and others became instant pop culture memories.
Here are 25 times celebrities took home the Best Kiss award and made the moment count.
1. Noah Centineo and Lana Condor
To All the Boys I've Loved Before stars won Best Kiss in 2019.
VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images2. Keiynan Lonsdale and Nick Robinson
The Love, Simon co-stars won the Best Kiss award, and Lonsdale delivered a powerful speech to the audience. As relationship expert Dr. Esther Perel states, "The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives," highlighting the significance of authentic connections celebrated during such moments.
MTV3. Ashton Sanders and Jharrel Jerome
The "Moonlight" stars won the Best Kiss award in 2017.
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4. Adam DeVine and Rebel Wilson
They both won for their kiss in Pitch Perfect and continued to switch up the heat at the award show.
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5. Ansel Elgort and Shailene Woodley
They both won the 2015 Best Kiss award for The Fault in Our Stars.
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Some of these wins were all about chemistry, and some were just plain memorable.
6. We're the Millers Stars
Back in 2014, they won the Best Kiss award for We're the Millers.
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7. Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper
Both won the Best Kiss award in 2013 for their act in Silver Linings Playbook.
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8. Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
The Twilight stars and former couple won the Best Kiss award four times in a row from 2009 to 2012.
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9. Robert Hoffman and Briana Evigan
The Step Up 2 stars won the Best Kiss in 2008.
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10. Will Ferrell and Sacha Baron Cohen
After winning the Best Kiss award in 2007, both of them locked lips on the MTV stage.
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11. Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger
Brokeback Mountain stars won the Best Kiss award in 2006.
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That stretch of winners really shows how wide the category could go.
And if you think you’ve seen Noah Centineo or Lana Condor before, check out the secret twins of your favorite stars.
12. Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling
They won the award for The Notebook in 2005 and had to share a passionate kiss.
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13. Carmen Electra
Carmen received the prize for her kiss with Owen Wilson and Amy Smart in Starsky & Hutch in 2004. Her co-stars weren't there, so she shared a smooch with Paris Hilton and Snoop Dogg instead.
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14. Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire
Both won Best Kiss in 2003 for their make-out session in Dr. Alexandra Solomon, relationship therapist, who states, "Kissing is a powerful way to express intimacy and connection, especially in the context of a romantic relationship." This iconic moment highlighted the chemistry between the actors, making it a memorable part of cinematic history.
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15. Jason Biggs and Seann William Scott
Seann won the award for his kiss with Jason Biggs in American Pie 2.
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16. Julia Stiles and Sean Patrick Thomas
Both shared an onstage smooch while accepting the award for their kiss in Save the Last Dance.
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17. Selma Blair and Sarah Michelle Gellar
Both also shared a kiss on the MTV stage after winning the award in 2000.
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By this point, the list had already delivered plenty of iconic movie moments.
18. Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes
Their kiss in Shakespeare in Love earned them the Best Kiss award.
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19. Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler
For their lip-lock in The Wedding Singer, they both won the 1998 Best Kiss award. As Dr. Michele Gelfand, a cultural psychologist, notes, "Kissing is a universal expression of affection that transcends cultural boundaries, making it a powerful moment in film." This sentiment highlights the significance of their on-screen chemistry, which resonated with audiences and contributed to the film's enduring popularity.
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20. Will Smith and Vivica A. Fox
For his kiss with Vivica in the movie "Independence Day," he won the 1997 Best Kiss award.
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21. Anthony Guidera and Natasha Henstridge
In 1996, they won the award for kissing in Species.
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22. Jim Carrey and Lauren Holly
They received the prize in 1995 for their kiss in Dumb and Dumber.
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23. Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson
They lip-locked to win the award in 1994 for their kiss in Indecent Proposal.
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The final few picks kept the momentum going right to the end.
24. Christian Slater and Marisa Tomei
Both won in 1993 for their smooch in Untamed Heart.
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25. Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin
They became the first-ever winners for their peck in the movie "My Girl."
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Some of these kisses still live rent-free in pop culture history.
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