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Neal McDonough Breaks Kissing Rule, Returns to Hollywood

8/3/2025

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Actor Neal McDonough candidly shared on the "Nothing Left Unsaid" podcast that his steadfast vow to only kiss his wife on-screen led to being blacklisted in Hollywood. Despite facing career challenges and battling alcohol dependency, he emerged stronger and recently embraced a new chapter by breaking his no-kissing rule in "The Last Rodeo," where he stars alongside his beloved wife.

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Actor Neal McDonough candidly shared on the "Nothing Left Unsaid" podcast that his steadfast vow to only kiss his wife on-screen led to being blacklisted in Hollywood. Despite facing career challenges and battling alcohol dependency, he emerged stronger and recently embraced a new chapter by breaking his no-kissing rule in "The Last Rodeo," where he stars alongside his beloved wife.