Kirk Cameron Refused To Kiss Actress On Set
Growing Pains' lovable older brother Kirk Cameron had an issue with kissing his movie wife on the set of his new film, Fireproof.
A firefighter (Cameron) and his wife (Bethea) begin a 40-day experiment known as "The Love Dare" in an attempt to save their marriage.
I'm shocked this man is still working as I haven't heard anything about him professionally in years. I know he is a religious activist, but I didn't think he was still dabbling in acting. All these 80s stars taking back Hollywood one step at a time!
Kirk told Kathie Lee Gifford on Today that he wouldn't do what was asked of him in the script because of his belief in the sanctity of marriage. Instead, he requested that his wife replace the woman actress for those intimate scenes and the studio allowed the change.
“I have a commitment not to kiss any other woman,” the former child star of “Growing Pains” told Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford Monday on TODAY in New York.
To get around the conflict, the filmmakers employed a bit of movie magic, Cameron explained. They dressed his wife, actress Chelsea Noble, like the movie’s female lead and shot the scene in silhouette.
“So when I’m kissing my wife, we’re actually husband and wife honoring marriage behind the scenes,” Cameron said as Gifford and Kotb melted from the romanticism of the moment.
What do you think about this? Is the kissing part of the job requirement and something that should be expected? Or is Kirk just doing what more actors should consider?
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um he is not a true actor then! if he cant act to his potential then DONT! no one wants to see his loser a$$ anymore.
Uhhhmmm, excuse me, but the movie is AWESOME and I'll take seeing his cute "loser a$$" as you put it over any other stars anytime! Jesus Rules!
His last comment makes no sense. He says he's honoring marriage behind the scenes. It's not behind the scenes, you douche. It's IN the scene. Stupid idiot shouldn't act if he doesn't know the difference between acting and real life.
Occasional VisitorSep 24, 2008 @ 08:02 am
Douche! LOL!
I think this is great. I mean he is saying to the world no matter what he is not going to do something that would harm his marriage. I think more people should follow suit. It is not for every actor maybe, and should not be a requirement. I am really suprised people are so against him having a certain standard and not backing down. That he has a lull in his career is further evidence, he is not a hollywood heavyweight but he is still going to stand up to someone who could take this movie away. I think he is very admirable.
I give him props for not doing it. Just because it is standard does not mean that everyone agrees with it.
Occasional VisitorSep 24, 2008 @ 08:30 am
does anyone really care about him as an actor anymore? if it's so offensive to him then why take the role in the first place?
sometime love is more important than money
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 08:42 am
I think its awesome........ and so romantic :-)
Occasional VisitorSep 24, 2008 @ 08:45 am
Meh...I understand where he is coming from, and I am sure it is alot less stressful on a marriage to not see your spouse kissing/touching another person, even if it is ACTING and for a role. Odd. But I still think he is a cutie!
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 08:47 am
Good for him BUT, this is probably why we never see him anymore. Too difficult to work with!
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 08:58 am
Why did he even bother with the part? Geez Kirk its ACTING-hes always looking for an oppourtunity to act like hes better than everyone else. I guess a sex scene is out of the question?
Good for him! At least you know that his marriage will last in Hollywood unlike so many others. How many times do you see in the headlines that actors fall for their co-stars and leave their spouse. His actions will prevent that because he isn't taking a chance that kissing someone else will effect his marriage and create "chemistry". This is a decision I totally and completely respect!
As an actor, I say that's completely unnecessary. When you go into acting (granted he was a kid) you know that kissing someone other than your significant other is always a possibility. It means nothing, so I don't think it's a big deal at all. I guess if he does, okay. Just doesn't seem necessary!
Hmmm in the Christian movie scene, he's a big deal - he headlined the Left Behind Series. I think it's absolutely awesome that he honoring his marriage, wife and God. Kudos to him!
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 09:08 am
Kirk is awesome. All of you that "hate" him can just skip the movie. He is an awesome man Christian, Husband, and Father. We should all be so lucky. Riviera - Jealous much?
Maybe he has herpes and doesn't want to pass it on ;-)
Personally, I think this is a little silly. I completely understand and respect Kirk's decision not to kiss another woman, but then maybe you shouldn't be an actor. I'm thrilled that Kirk is acting again (I had such a crush on him as a kid!!) but let's be realistic here...if the role you're accepting involves kissing, nudity, cussing, etc. and you have a problem with any of that, then you shouldn't accept the role. I had a friend who was offered a role in a show and her part was to portray a Burlesque dancer (no nudity, the costumes weren't even that skimpy) and she felt uncomfortable doing it. So she didn't accept the part. I think that's only fair to the actor and the other people involved.
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 09:32 am
i'm really really happy to hear this. nowadays people like to say they're 'christian' or 'religious' but then do NOTHING in accordance with that. They say they're christian then have relationships outside of marriage, children outside of marriage, and no one questions how this can fit with their religion which treasures the sanctity of marriage. This man is christian, and he's acting in accordance with his faith, which should be respected and admired.
He's an actor, they are meant to seperate life in front of the camera and real life. Like jackid1208 said, don't accept the part if you have issues with it. And I'd like to point out to Milly, no offence, but there is nothing wrong with having children outside of marriage. I agree that people often label themselves "christian" when they're clearly not, but keeping to certain church rules are pretty much impossible in modern life, for example, contraception. Married couples can't support multiple unplanned children nowadays. Just to make clear; I come from an Irish Catholic family, in Ireland, and I don't consider myself catholic. And I don't have any children. Wow I'm in a controversial mood today!!
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 09:46 am
i think it is super romantic & i understand where he is coming from, however acting is still a job. if we were to inconvenience our bosses by doing something like that we would be fired...then again its not like he is acting in a major feature film. i am sure its some kind of christian movie going straight to DVD, so they were happy to accomodate his wishes.
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 09:55 am
That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard!!!:)
I think it's sweet. Look at what happens in some instances with movie stars playing husband and wife. If it didn't make a big deal for the movie and they could work around it well then what's the issue?
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 10:04 am
I recently read his book, (yes he has one) and he talks a lot about being the type of person to throw himself into something completely. Which means if he's going to be a husband and a Christian, he's doing it all the way and not letting up because of a movie roll. If they didn't want to "put up with" his ways, they would have said no and gotten another actor. It first happened back on the set of Growing Pains and while it was hard to stand up for what he believed, he did it. More than one can say about most people in the business.
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 10:11 am
I think he did the right thing. Love scenes are intimate and I'm sure it would be hard for someone to watch their spouse in an intimate setting with someone else. If it was just acting and no big deal, I would bet that a lot of cheaters out there would be using that as their excuse.... "I was just acting, honey" Marriage and family are my top priorities and it's always nice to see that in others. Good for him!
I'm not sure why anyone would have a problem with him doing this. Obviously there are performers out there that have no problem simulating sex on film with another performer. For the record, I don't consider that "acting". Showing sex on screen is not necessary for most plots, people. That's not saying that I turn my head or close my eyes when it happens, but be logical. Gia - Do you have a job that involves you having to be physically intimate with a stranger on camera? Didn't think so.
Occasional VisitorSep 24, 2008 @ 10:25 am
Kirk's convictions may have sounded to crazy but he is selling the movie to a large audience of desporate Christian woman who will be flocking to this movie to save thier marriages- what better way to get them buying tickets then commiting to something gooey and overly romantic what better way. play on thier weakness. That being said, I know enough about him though his ministry to know he lives what he says-and I think it is great that he is an individual and not someone who just wants to be popular. I Think he most certainly does live by this standard, but I think he is also using it in kind of a manipulative way sell tickets. Is that a bad thing...he also didn't kiss the chick he married in the leftbehind series either- that was editing- but that was never mentioned in the press at all. So in a nutshell he is standing by tall conviction- but he is exploiting it to sell tickets..so you decide if he is really crazy after all. I say no, he's more of a regular guy then I would have guessed. And by the way I saw Fireproof at an early screening and he really was fantastic in it- he just may be in more movies in the future.
Don't take the part if you can't complete it 10)% to you bosses liking. It's wonderful that he is so committed to his marriage, but there are still pleanty of other jobs that don't require kissing.
Occasional VisitorSep 24, 2008 @ 10:31 am
sweet, but he should try a different career (if he still has one).
Semi ObsessedSep 24, 2008 @ 10:31 am
Can't believe he's still acting!
BrowserSep 24, 2008 @ 10:36 am
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