Liam Hemsworth Admits Kissing Jennifer Lawrence Was Uncomfortable

Liam Hemsworth and Jennifer Lawrence have a long-standing connection from their time working together on the Hunger Games series, where they portrayed characters with a romantic storyline.

Between 2012 and 2015, they shared the screen in four movies adapted from the beloved book series.

Lawrence starred as Katniss Everdeen, the main character, while Hemsworth played Gale Hawthorne, Katniss' close friend and love interest.

Despite their on-screen chemistry, the reality behind their kissing scenes was far from romantic.

Hemsworth recently disclosed that sharing a kiss with the Oscar-winning actress was not as pleasant as it seemed on screen.

During an appearance on The Tonight Show in 2014, Hemsworth candidly revealed the challenges of kissing Lawrence for their roles in The Hunger Games.

He expressed that the experience was uncomfortable and awkward, attributing this discomfort to Lawrence's deliberate actions.

Hemsworth claimed that Lawrence would consume pungent foods like garlic or tuna before filming their kissing scenes, making the situation even more challenging for him.

Contrary to Hemsworth's account, Lawrence clarified the situation during an interview on Hot Ones in 2023.

She admitted to eating smelly foods before their on-screen kisses but denied any intent to sabotage the scenes.

Lawrence emphasized that her food choices were incidental and not aimed at causing discomfort to her co-star.

She jokingly suggested that Hemsworth should move past his discomfort with the situation.

Apart from their scripted kisses, Lawrence and Hemsworth also shared a real-life kiss off-camera.

During a playful segment on Watch What Happens Live in 2015, Lawrence playfully confirmed that she and Hemsworth had indeed kissed when the cameras were not rolling.

Reflecting on their close friendship and mutual attraction, Lawrence humorously acknowledged the chemistry between them, indicating a moment of spontaneity outside their professional obligations.

Rumors surrounding Lawrence and Hemsworth's relationship sparked speculations in 2023, fueled by Miley Cyrus' music video “Flowers,” which some interpreted as referencing Hemsworth.

Fans speculated about a potential affair between Hemsworth and Lawrence, drawing connections from Cyrus' visual choices in the video.

However, Lawrence dismissed these rumors during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live, clarifying that the alleged affair was unfounded gossip.

She affirmed that her interactions with Hemsworth were limited to a single kiss, long after his separation from Cyrus.

Hemsworth's romantic history includes an on-and-off relationship with Cyrus, spanning from 2009 to 2012, with a reconciliation in 2016 leading to their marriage in 2018.

The couple eventually parted ways in 2019.

Lawrence's lighthearted revelations about her interactions with Hemsworth provide a glimpse into the complexities of on-screen romances and the blurred lines between reel and real life in Hollywood.