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Nicole Kidman Says Alexander Skarsgård’s Pre‑Kiss Falafel Was a Deal‑Breaker

She describes smell as a firm boundary for on-screen intimacy.

Overview

  • On the March 11 Las Culturistas podcast, Kidman said she refuses to kiss anyone with bad breath, calling it a “deal-breaker.”
  • She recounted telling Skarsgård to “put away the falafel” before Big Little Lies kissing scenes and added, “No more falafel… not before you kiss.”
  • Kidman said she briefly lost her sense of smell after COVID and felt “relieved” during that period.
  • She named Rihanna as the best-smelling celebrity, describing the scent as “intoxicating.”
  • Variety reported the clip gained social traction, with coverage noting the actors’ Emmy-winning performances in Big Little Lies.