Once upon a time, kissing was considered a symbol of love, but some celebrities have turned it into a sporadic and spontaneous splash for entertainment-only. Exhibit A: Miley Cyrus demonstrates that lip-locking can be as leisurely as toothbrushing by not only kissing Cara Delevingne, but Katy Perry and a random fan as well!
Coupled up or not; celebrities spit swapping all Willy Nilly is always good for resuscitating a boring show or lagging career. Click ahead to see some of the most memorable public pecks in recent history.
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That’s right—Jamie Foxx and Halle Berry got it on. The two shared this not-so-intimate moment at the Spike Guys’ Choice Awards show in 2009. Halle decided to flaunt her sense of humor by kissing Jamie after he presented her Decade of Hotness Award.
Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock
In 2010, Meryl Streep and Sandra Bullock tangled lips during at the 15th annual Critic’s Choice Awards. Apparently, there was more to the story and Meryl Streep “asked for it.” Who knew?
Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood
We’ll call this one an “almost kiss,” but it was close enough. The married star was tested when Rockstar Steven Tyler went in for a kiss during their performance together at the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Madonna and Christina Aguilera
Madonna has never given a quack what people think of her. The platinum-selling artist kisses her co-star Christina Aguilera while performing at the 2003 VMAs.
Britney Spears and Madonnna
Twice in the same performance. Britney and Madonna also share saliva at the VMAs.
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly
Will Ferrell is no stranger to kissing a man on screen, but this time he decided to take his impromptu tactics to the next level by firmly planting one on his good friend John at a Lakers game in 2011.
Bow Wow and Tyra Banks
Bow Wow’s dreams came true when his celebrity crush and super model Tyra Banks gave him the kiss of his life on the 106 & Park couch.
Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff
David Hasselhoff and Baywatch co-star Pam Anderson get steamy at Hasselhoff’s comedy roast.
Probably the most unorthodox kiss of them all. Billion dollar Oprah and musical legend Tina Turner share a friendly peck at the launch party for Oprah’s O Magazine.
Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling
This takes the crown for the best on stage kiss ever. Ryan and Rachel kissed to celebrate their MTV Best Kiss Award win for The Notebook. Ironic, huh?