Matt Damon confesses to reason kissing Scarlett Johansson was 'hell'

26 July 2023 , 23:05

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Matt Damon confesses to reason kissing Scarlett Johansson was 'hell'

Matt Damon has revealed something which is sure to surprise fans - kissing actress Scarlett Johansson was "hell".

The Hollywood star, 52, made the frank admission regarding the 38-year-old beauty after the pair locked lips on We Bought A Zoo back in 2011. The pair starred alongside each other in the comedy, also featuring Elle Fanning.

But while some might think it would be a joyous task, Matt was having none of it and confessed to the bad experience he "suffered".

Recalling the role, he joked it was "horrible" as he opened up on the "hell" he had to go through.

Matt Damon opened up about his kissing scene with Scarlett Johansson (Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

"I had to kiss Scarlett Johansson — can you imagine how horrible that was for me? It was hell!" he told LADbible.

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He went on: "What happened was, we did a shot before lunch and it was this nice little two-shot that ended in the kiss. And it was really good.”

Unfortunately, as the pair thought the day's kissing antics were over, they - well, Scarlett - chose a smell delicacy to eat.

"She and I both thought it was over,” Damon continued: “She ate, like, an onion sandwich.”

And it was only after that they were told they would have to lock lips once again, leaving Scarlett having to confessing at her pungent plate.

Matt revealed he was "making fun of her" throughout their "ordeal" but insisted they got on with it like the professionals they are.

“Her breath smells like roses!” he joked.

Scarlett ate a smelly sandwich before their kissing scene (Variety via Getty Images)

His confession comes days after he revealed he was planning on taking a break from acting until the role in Oppenheimer was thrust upon him. During couple's therapy, he told wife Luciana Barroso that it was time for him to take an acting break.

However, there was one stipulation - if director Christopher Nolan called, he would step back in front of the camera. And that's exactly what happened.

True to her word, Luciana let Matt go on with the role, but he does admit that it was a "moment" in their house. It turns out that Christopher actually has fun with these sort of spontaneous offers while also recognising the downside.

Jamie Roberts