When you think about kissing on the lips, the first visual that comes to your mind is of a couple or people who are involved romantically with each other. Recently, at the Jurassic World Rebirth movie premiere, co-stars Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey were photographed sharing a quick ‘friendly’ kiss on the red carpet. This spontaneous moment became a hot topic in town with people wondering if it’s normal to kiss your friends on the lips platonically. Here’s what people are saying.
Jonathan Bailey also defends his kiss with Scarlett Johansson. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor said that he believes in being able to show love in all different ways. He goes on to say life is too short not to kiss your best friends!
Why Kissing Your Best Friend Is Normal In The West
Kissing a friend on the lips isn’t always a romantic gesture in many Western countries, particularly in the entertainment industry. It may be lighthearted and even loving in a platonic way.
Numerous platonic kisses have also taken place on the red carpet in Hollywood. At the Critics’ Choice Awards, Sandra Bullock and Meryl Streep shared a kiss. Fans swooned over Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans’ kisses and hugs, which never suggested romance. Even though it was probably a theatrical moment, the famous Britney-Madonna-Christina moment at the 2003 VMAs served as another cultural example. If you are a fan of FRIENDS, you might have seen the characters kissing each other as a sign of affection.
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In one episode, the characters kiss each other goodbye before going to London, including Monica kissing Phoebe and Rachel, and Rachel kissing Joey and Chandler. None of these kisses were romantic and were completely platonic.
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