Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise’s Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

As a curious observer of celebrity lives, I find it fascinating to delve into the relationships that blossomed behind the scenes of our favorite shows and movies. These fleeting romantic encounters, often forgotten by some but etched forever in the memories of others, paint a vivid picture of the complexities and unpredictability of human connections.


One of Tom Cruise‘s Cocktail sex scenes nearly left him with a visible injury.

In actuality, Gina Gershon, a previous co-star, shared an amusing incident where she nearly gave him a black eye during their intimate scenes for the 1988 film, unintentionally coming close to breaking his nose while they were in bed together.

During her interview on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ on August 7th, the actress recalled an incident where she mentioned, “At some point, he began hiding under the blankets, and I explained that I was extremely ticklish.” She added, “I cautioned him, saying, ‘No, no, don’t do that.’ In one instance, it seemed to me that he wanted a reaction, so he playfully grabbed my stomach.”

The handsy move resulted in a literal knee-jerk reaction from Gershon.

The 62-year-old said, “I elbowed him squarely in the nose.” He exclaimed, “Oh, my goodness! I think I’ve broken Tom Cruise’s nose!” To which he replied, “No, no, you just told me off.” I immediately apologized, saying, “I’m so sorry!” He shrugged it off, saying, “It was my fault.”

In spite of the mistake, Gershon mentioned that Cruise was incredibly supportive, given it was her first time performing a sex scene in her acting career.

“He was so protective over me,” she added. “He was great.”

But as for rumors that actually hooked up off set?

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

She playfully questioned Andy Cohen, “Gosh, could I possibly respond to that?” She chuckled, then clarified, “You see, he’d just tied the knot and his spouse was quite prominently there.”

Despite the fact that the actor from the movie “Mission: Impossible” had just married his first wife, Mimi Rogers, Gershon openly spoke about their on-screen chemistry, saying, “We managed to share as many kisses as possible. In every scene, it was a question of, ‘Shall we kiss in this scene? Yes, I believe we should kiss in this scene.'”

Keep reading to look back at TV and film costars who actually did date in real life.

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

The one where fans had no idea their favorite Friends couple actually had feelings for each other.

In the highly anticipated HBO Max reunion special of the famous NBC show, Aniston and Schwimmer confessed that they both had secret crushes on each other during the initial season.

Schwimmer admitted to having a big crush on Aniston in the first season, and she confirmed that she felt the same way.

So why didn’t Ross and Rachel’s real-life counterparts ever officially get together?

At one stage, there was mutual strong attraction between us, as Schwimmer shared, but it was similar to two ships passing, since one of us was often involved with someone else. We didn’t breach those boundaries. However, we both –

In my expert opinion, there might have been a hint of affectionate moments shared between the cast members on set, but let me clarify, I was merely speculating and having a bit of fun with my words. After all, camaraderie can sometimes be mistaken for something more!

Admitting honestly, I once told David, “I fear it might be disappointing if our first real kiss happens on live TV,” and surprisingly enough, our first kiss did occur at that coffee shop.

However, during their time on set, their co-stars often found opportunities to bond. Schwimmer reminisced about those early years when they’d share breaks from rehearsal, sometimes snuggling up on the couch together. Aniston chimed in, recalling moments when they would spoon and even fall asleep while lounging on the couch.

In the end, Schwimmer acknowledged, “I’m pondering, why didn’t everyone figure out that we had a crush on one another?”

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

2010 saw The Big Bang Theory cast members create quite a stir when news broke out that they had been dating for two years. It wasn’t until after their separation that Kaley Cuoco disclosed intimate details about their relationship.

In an interview with CBS Watch! magazine, Cuoco shared that her relationship with Galecki was a significant part of her life, yet remained hidden from view. It was a beautiful relationship, where neither of them ever discussed it publicly nor were seen together in public places.

Despite their real-life romance ending off camera, the characters of Penny and Leonard, from the popular CBS sitcom, remained in a relationship for the rest of the show. Acting as a couple on screen was always comfortable for them, the ex-pair.

In her explanation, she mentioned that when dealing with two individuals who started their careers at a young age (four years old) and chose to lead very secluded lives, we respected their wish for privacy above all else. However, it seems their pursuit of privacy might have unwittingly contributed to their separation.

Cuoco revealed, “We guarded both ourselves and the show fiercely, fearing anything might spoil it. Yet, this protection also brought a sense of sadness. It’s not the sort of bond I aspire for – I don’t wish to conceal myself.”

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

If you found the on-screen romantic dynamics among the characters in Saved By the Bell intriguing, you might be surprised to learn about the real-life relationship turmoil that took place off-camera.

In 2009, Gosselaar shared with People magazine that everyone in their group dated at some point, but it often felt like a complicated dynamic. The girls, Tiffani and Elizabeth, would sometimes gang up on the guys, including him. They’d dislike him, then they’d dislike Lark because he was talking to him, and Mario was supposed to take one side. It was just like high school drama, where people would ask, “Why are you talking to him?”

In my expertise on all things lifestyle, let me share an interesting fact: The longest-lasting romantic pair from Saved by the Bell, when considering their real-life relationship, was none other than Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tanya Voorhees, who dated for a remarkable three years during the show’s later seasons.

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

During their iconic roles as Zack and Kelly on a popular ’90s TV show, there were signs of mutual fondness between the actors, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Tiffani Thiessen. This was revealed by Ed Alonzo (Max from The Max) in an interview with Entertainment Tonight about their flirtatious interactions.

“It was very cute,” Alonzo shared. “It was hand-holding and looking over.”

During an interview with People magazine, Thiessen shared that her initial experience with alcohol occurred in the company of Gosselaar. She mentioned, “Mark-Paul and I had a chance to visit Paris [for a press tour]. We savored crepes, and my first taste of alcohol was with him. At times, it seemed as if we were living out the lives of Barbie and Ken, or maybe Zack and Kelly.”

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

Absolutely, Zack Morris was in relationships with each of the main female characters from “Saved By the Bell,” as he confessed during his 2019 interview on Anna Faris’ podcast “Anna Faris Is Unqualified” that he pursued Berkeley for a short while.

In the unique world of film sets, as I well know, it’s a solitary space when we’re young and working. There aren’t many people around, truly. It’s like existing within a protective bubble, where work and life intertwine.

No wonder Zack had to call so many time outs.

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

On the television show “Saved By the Bell,” Lopez’s character, A.C., and Berkeley’s character, Jessie, were deeply in love. However, in his memoir titled “Just Between Us,” Lopez disclosed that he actually had a romantic relationship with Thiessen (who played Kelly Kapowski) during that time.

As a devoted admirer, let me share how I understood their tale: We went to cinema, dined out, socialized at gatherings, and even danced together – all signs pointing towards them forming an official couple. However, Lopez confessed to infidelity, penning, “I believed that staying loyal to Tiffani was the right path. Yet, I can’t claim that I was old enough at that time to honor my noble promises consistently.”

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

To what extent did the romantic involvement of the ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ co-stars extend beyond the show set? The answer may vary based on whom you consult.

As a lifestyle expert, I find myself reflecting on an intriguing situation I encountered with Brian Austin Green, more specifically, his portrayal of David and Donna. In 2020, during an appearance on the Woman on Top podcast, I discussed our shared experiences, both in front of and behind the camera lens.

She went on saying, “It’s quite amusing, really. I recalled that summer when we were together, you told me ‘I love you’, and I responded the same. But it seems he has no recollection of that. He said, ‘No, we just hooked up. We were friends.’ And my response was, ‘Alright, okay.’ Even now, I find myself saying, ‘Okay, alright.'”

During a lie detector test in 2015 for Celebrity Lie Detector, Spelling confessed that she had always harbored feelings for Green. She also disclosed past instances where she kissed Luke Perry and had a summer romance with Jason Priestley. In response to these revelations, Priestley tweeted, “I’m choosing not to engage… This is none of anyone’s business… Regardless of the circumstances…” (He stated this back then.)

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

Prior to his marriage with Blake Lively, the Deadpool actor shared a kiss with a popular ’90s television personality following their roles together in the 1996 TV film, Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

In her 2013 memoir titled “Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life,” the actress shared an interesting detail: On his last day of filming as Seth, Sabrina’s love interest, Reynolds gave her a watch. This led to a spontaneous moment between them in her hotel room, where they ended up sharing a kiss.

“She noted that his kisses were delightful, and he had large hands and broad shoulders that enveloped her small stature. It provided a nice diversion from the fact that he heavily used hair products.”

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

For quite some time, there have been whispers about a potential romantic relationship between the initial contestants of “American Idol”. However, Clarkson later revealed that they indeed dated, albeit not during their competition against one another.

She clarified in a 2015 interview on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ that despite what people believed, we didn’t date during the show ‘Idol’. However, she also shared that they did go out on a few dates while filming their movie ‘From Justin to Kelly’ in 2003.

She added, “It seems inevitable for any two people who spend so much time together [to eventually develop romantic feelings]. You chose the song ‘Timeless’ from Justin and Kelly’s album; it’s a force that cannot be resisted!”

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

While filming Hannah Montana: The Movie in 2009, Cyrus quietly dated her on-screen love interest.

During an interview while promoting the Disney film, Till openly discussed his two-month relationship, stating to an Atlanta radio station, “I believe this love story in the movie feels more authentic because it was truly ours.”

Gina Gershon Almost Broke Tom Cruise's Nose Filming Cocktail Sex Scene

After splitting with Zac Efron in 2010, Vanessa Hudgens had a brief romance with her co-star from “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.” However, the public didn’t learn about their relationship until after they had broken up, during the promotion of their film.

In a lively chat on an Aussie morning program back in 2012, when I was still part of a dynamic duo, we were posed with the question, “So, how long have you two been an item?”

Pausing for what felt like an eternity, I exchanged puzzled glances with others, before finally speaking up, unwittingly adding to the awkwardness in the room.

As a lifestyle expert, I’d say, “At one time, there was a connection between us, but it took a turn for the worse when my heart was shattered…Oh, wait, that’s not funny!” He chuckled awkwardly at his own joke, with a hint of nervous laughter echoing from Hudgens.

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2024-08-08 19:19