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Bill Murray's Controversial Kiss Sparks Viewer Backlash

4/2/2025

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Bill Murray stirred controversy by kissing co-star Naomi Watts during a live segment of "Watch What Happens Live," while promoting their film "The Friend." The spontaneous gesture drew sharp criticism from viewers, who deemed it inappropriate and disrespectful. In a poignant twist, Watts later revealed that her favorite on-screen kiss was with her husband, Billy Crudup, highlighting the discomfort of the moment.

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Bill Murray stirred controversy by kissing co-star Naomi Watts during a live segment of "Watch What Happens Live," while promoting their film "The Friend." The spontaneous gesture drew sharp criticism from viewers, who deemed it inappropriate and disrespectful. In a poignant twist, Watts later revealed that her favorite on-screen kiss was with her husband, Billy Crudup, highlighting the discomfort of the moment.