During the March 31, 2025, episode of Watch What Happens Live, actor Bill Murray surprised viewers by unexpectedly kissing his co-star Naomi Watts on the mouth. The incident occurred when a fan asked Watts about her best onscreen kiss. Before she could respond, Murray leaned over, grabbed her face, and kissed her. After the kiss, Watts noted the lipstick smeared on Murray’s face and proceeded to answer the fan’s question, naming her husband, Billy Crudup, as her best onscreen kiss. The duo appeared on the show to promote their new film, The Friend, marking a reunion since their first collaboration in St. Vincent.
While the incident garnered attention, there have been no reports of Murray being “slammed” for his actions during the interview. In fact, Watts has previously spoken about her close friendship with Murray, describing it as a “special friendship” that “means the world.
