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Cruise tickled, Gershon reflexively kicks
21 Mar
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.
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.
Despite the painful mishap, Gershon stated that Tom Cruise was exceptionally understanding. He reportedly took responsibility, acknowledging her prior warning about not tickling her. This incident occurred while Cruise was recently married to Mimi Rogers, who was present during the filming. Gershon also noted that they made sure to kiss in every scene they could.
