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7 Romance Movie Leads Who Fell In Love When The Cameras Weren’t Rolling, And 8 Who Couldn’t Stand Each Other

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7 Romance Movie Leads Who Fell In Love When The Cameras Weren’t Rolling, And 8 Who Couldn’t Stand Each Other

Emotions can run high while filming a movie, especially when actors play love interests. A bad first impression, a wrong remark, or drama occurring in one’s personal life are some scenarios that can cause tension on set…

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On the flip side, sometimes the lines between fiction and reality blur, leading to both on and off-screen romance for the leading actors. Here are 8 romantic movie leads who hated each other IRL and 7 who actually fell in love:

1.HATED EACH OTHER: Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze in a black tank top and Jennifer Grey in a casual outfit, both performing a dance routine on the floor, facing each other closelyPatrick Swayze in a black tank top and Jennifer Grey in a casual outfit, both performing a dance routine on the floor, facing each other closely

Grey admitted that Swayze ultimately convinced her to change her mind about his casting during a screen test, “He pulled me down the hall and said to me, ‘I love you, I love you and I’m so sorry. I know you don’t want me to do the movie.'”

Despite his apology, the pair’s rift wasn’t fully mended while filming the 1987 classic. Grey wrote, “The sexual chemistry between Baby and Johnny was everything, and I was not feeling it. How was I supposed to trust this guy? I couldn’t help but sense Patrick’s impatience with me in rehearsals. It freaked me out to feel I’d finally gotten it with Kenny [Ortega, the film’s choreographer] and was ready to go, only to find out that with Patrick, I didn’t have it at all.” She added, “The tension between us fed a certain real-life struggle and energy into the movie.”

2.FELL IN LOVE: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck

Ben Affleck in a black leather jacket and Jennifer Lopez in a brown leather jacket sit on a sofa, both with serious expressionsBen Affleck in a black leather jacket and Jennifer Lopez in a brown leather jacket sit on a sofa, both with serious expressions

In 2022, Affleck spoke to EW, and described the entire experience as a “perfect storm.”

The now 52-year-old stated, “If the reaction to Gigli hadn’t happened, I probably wouldn’t have ultimately decided, ‘I don’t really have any other avenue but to direct movies,’ which has turned out to be the real love of my professional life. And I did get to meet Jennifer, the relationship with whom has been really meaningful to me in my life.”

“So in those ways, it’s a gift,” he concluded.

3.HATED EACH OTHER: Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte

Julia Roberts smiles next to Nick Nolte. She wears a business suit while he dons a light blazer and tieJulia Roberts smiles next to Nick Nolte. She wears a business suit while he dons a light blazer and tie

4.FELL IN LOVE: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn embrace romantically, with a band performing in the backgroundKurt Russell and Goldie Hawn embrace romantically, with a band performing in the background

5.HATED EACH OTHER: Marilyn Monroe and Tony Curtis

Tony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe in a scene from the movie "Some Like It Hot," with Curtis lying on a couch and Monroe wearing an elegant, sleeveless dressTony Curtis and Marilyn Monroe in a scene from the movie "Some Like It Hot," with Curtis lying on a couch and Monroe wearing an elegant, sleeveless dress

Monroe responded to Curtis’s 1958 comments in an interview: “You’ve read there was some actor who once said that kissing me was like kissing Hitler. Well, I think that’s his problem. If I have to do intimate love scenes with somebody who really has these kinds of feelings toward me, then my fantasy can come into play. In other words, out with him, in with my fantasy. He was never there.”

In the book MM – Personal, it was revealed that a handwritten note was discovered in Monroe’s archives. The Gentlemen Prefer Blondes actor once again addressed Curtis’s ‘kissing Hitler’ remark, writing: “There is only way he could comment on my sexuality and I’m afraid he has never had the opportunity!”

However, in later interviews, Curtis claimed that he had never uttered the “Hitler” remark or that if he did, he was only joking. In 2008, he revealed to the Daily Mail that kissing Monroe “was awful,” and added, “She nearly choked me to death by deliberately sticking her tongue down my throat into my windpipe.”

6.FELL IN LOVE: Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling, seated and tattooed, holds a baby while Eva Mendes leans on him in front of a diner with a "WINGS" neon signRyan Gosling, seated and tattooed, holds a baby while Eva Mendes leans on him in front of a diner with a "WINGS" neon sign

The 43-year-old added, “There were moments on The Place Beyond the Pines where we were pretending to be a family, and I didn’t really want it to be pretend anymore.”

In January 2024, during his acceptance speech for the Kirk Douglas Award for Excellence in Film, he once again expressed his gratitude, “I got to meet the girl of my dreams, Eva Mendes. I have two dream children. I dreamed of one day making movies and now movies have made my life a dream.”

7.HATED EACH OTHER: Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman

Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep share an intimate moment, leaning in for a kiss outdoors in a serene park settingDustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep share an intimate moment, leaning in for a kiss outdoors in a serene park setting

At the time of filming, life was imitating art for Hoffman. The Tootsie star revealed, “I’m sure I was acting out on her [Streep] throughout the movie. Stuff that I was feeling toward the wife that I was divorcing in real life.”

He later expressed remorse for any misconduct during this period and stated: “I have the utmost respect for women and feel terrible that anything I might have done could have put her in an uncomfortable situation. I am sorry. It is not reflective of who I am.”

8.FELL IN LOVE: Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth sit in an old truck. Miley smiles, seated on the passenger side, while Liam is at the wheel, looking at her and smilingMiley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth sit in an old truck. Miley smiles, seated on the passenger side, while Liam is at the wheel, looking at her and smiling

9.HATED EACH OTHER: Sharon Stone and Billy Baldwin

Sharon Stone and Billy Baldwin in a dramatic scene, with Stone looking concerned and Baldwin wearing a leather jacket, seemingly engaged in a serious conversationSharon Stone and Billy Baldwin in a dramatic scene, with Stone looking concerned and Baldwin wearing a leather jacket, seemingly engaged in a serious conversation

Baldwin fired back to these claims in a tweet, “Not sure why Sharon Stone keeps talking about me all these years later? Does she still have a crush on me or is she still hurt after all these years because I shunned her advances?”

“I have so much dirt on her it would make her head spin but I’ve kept quiet.” He continued, while claiming that he had asked Evans to “allow me to choreograph the final sex scene…so I wouldn’t have to kiss Sharon”.

He ended the tweet with a threat, “Wonder if I should write a book and tell the many, many disturbing, kinky and unprofessional tales about Sharon? That might be fun.”

10.FELL IN LOVE: Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield

Spider-Man, in his iconic suit, shares an emotional moment with Gwen Stacy, who holds his face in her hands, against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy skySpider-Man, in his iconic suit, shares an emotional moment with Gwen Stacy, who holds his face in her hands, against a backdrop of trees and a cloudy sky

Although the couple called it quits in 2015, they have remained close friends. In a 2016 interview with Vogue, Stone revealed, [He’s] someone I still love very much.”

When Garfield appeared on Vanity Fair’s Little Gold Men podcast in 2017, the Academy Award winner discussed how proud he was of his ex: “I’m her biggest fan as an artist. I’m constantly inspired by her work. I’m constantly inspired by how she handles and holds herself. So, for me it’s been bliss to be able to watch her success and watch her bloom into the actress she is.”

11.HATED EACH OTHER: Jennifer Aniston and Jay Mohr

Jennifer Aniston in a spaghetti-strap dress looks surprised as Jay Mohr in a suit speaks to herJennifer Aniston in a spaghetti-strap dress looks surprised as Jay Mohr in a suit speaks to her

12.FELL IN LOVE: Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum

Jenna Dewan in a crop top and Channing Tatum in a tank top and beanie, dancing in a studio with people watching. Scene from the movie "Step Up."Jenna Dewan in a crop top and Channing Tatum in a tank top and beanie, dancing in a studio with people watching. Scene from the movie "Step Up."

13.HATED EACH OTHER: Richard Gere and Deborah Winger

Richard Gere and Deborah Winger share a kiss, with Gere in a naval uniform and Winger wearing a plaid shirt and a capRichard Gere and Deborah Winger share a kiss, with Gere in a naval uniform and Winger wearing a plaid shirt and a cap

Insecurity about her own acting skills was one of the reasons she would lash out on set. Winger admitted she “took it out on everybody.”

She also didn’t shy away from revealing how she has always felt about the film, “It’s no secret that I didn’t love ‘An Officer and A Gentleman’ then, and I certainly don’t love it now, so at least no one could accuse me of being inconsistent.”

In a 2021 interview with the Telegraph, Winger addressed her infamous comment that Gere was a “brick wall costar,” stating, “I probably could have come up with something nicer.”

However, she claims Gere has never let her forget the insult, “[When] I run into him he says, ‘Are you still saying those things about me?'”, she admitted.

Gere has never publicly responded to Winger’s claims.

14.HATED EACH OTHER: Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling

Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling embrace passionately in the rain in a scene from the movie, "The Notebook"Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling embrace passionately in the rain in a scene from the movie, "The Notebook"

15.FELL IN LOVE: Also, Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling

Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling walk together, smiling. McAdams is holding an ice cream cone and wearing a patterned dress, while Gosling wears a button-up shirt and pants in a scene from "The Notebook"Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling walk together, smiling. McAdams is holding an ice cream cone and wearing a patterned dress, while Gosling wears a button-up shirt and pants in a scene from "The Notebook"

However, McAdams and Gosling eventually ended their relationship in 2007. A few months after the couple called it quits, Gosling said in an interview with GQ, “I mean, God bless The Notebook. It introduced me to one of the great loves of my life.”

He continued, “But people do Rachel and me a disservice by assuming we were anything like the people in that movie. Rachel and my love story is a hell of a lot more romantic than that.”

The Barbie actor did not discuss the specifics of their breakup, stating, “The only thing I remember is we both went down swingin’ and we called it a draw.”

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