Hollywood actor Bill Murray (74) sparked controversy by suddenly kissing Naomi Watts (56) during a live broadcast.
According to reports from Daily Mail and others on the 2nd (local time), Bill Murray and Naomi Watts appeared on the popular American talk show 'Watch What Happens Live' aired on the 31st. The two, who were there to promote the movie 'The Friend', had a Q&A session answering questions from viewers.
One viewer asked Naomi Watts, "Who was the most memorable kissing partner in the film?" Before Naomi Watts could answer, Bill Murray suddenly grabbed her face and kissed her. Naomi Watts could not hide her embarrassment. It appeared to be an unplanned action by Bill Murray rather than a pre-arranged performance.
However, after his unexpected action, Bill Murray reacted by giving a thumbs up to the camera and smiling, showing that he was satisfied with his behavior.
Naomi Watts then told Bill Murray, "You got lipstick on your face," and asked, "Is my face red?" Bill Murray casually replied, "It was too easy."
After being taken aback by Bill Murray's groping, Naomi Watts quickly regained her composure and responded, "The most memorable kiss is, of course, the one with my husband, actor Billy Crudup."
The scene was broadcast live without any edits. Viewers have raised their voices in criticism, saying things like, "He can't distinguish between reality and film," "It's a crime," and "He seems to lack judgment."
[Kim So-yeon, Star Today Reporter]
