What happened during Gina Gershon's love scene with Tom Cruise in 'Cocktail'?

During the filming of a love scene for 'Cocktail', Gina Gershon accidentally kicked Tom Cruise in the nose when he tickled her, a reaction stemming from her childhood experiences.

How did Tom Cruise react to Gina Gershon breaking his nose?

Tom Cruise was reportedly very understanding and forgiving, telling Gershon it was his fault for tickling her after she had warned him not to.

When was the movie 'Cocktail' released?

The movie 'Cocktail' was released in 1988.

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Cruise tickled, Gershon reflexively kicks

21 Mar

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Summary

Gina Gershon recalled a memorable love scene with Tom Cruise in 'Cocktail'.
She accidentally kicked Cruise in the nose during a tickle incident.
Cruise was reportedly understanding and forgiving of the mishap.

Cruise tickled, Gershon reflexively kicks

In 1988, actress Gina Gershon recalled a memorable experience filming her first love scene with Tom Cruise for the movie 'Cocktail'. Gershon, who recently shared the anecdote on SiriusXM's Page Six Radio, described Cruise as a protective and gentlemanly co-star.

The scene encountered an unexpected hiccup when Gershon, who had a strong aversion to tickling due to childhood experiences, accidentally kicked Cruise in the nose. This occurred after Cruise, seemingly trying to elicit a reaction, tickled her. The action resulted in a reflexive knee-jerk response from Gershon, who immediately realized she might have broken his nose.