Morgan Freeman Reacts to Diane Keaton Calling Him Her 'Favorite Onscreen Kiss of All Time' Freeman reflected on starring alongside Keaton in the movie ‘5 Flights Up’ during an appearance on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Oct. 30 By Latoya Gayle Latoya Gayle Latoya Gayle joined PEOPLE as an Associate Editor in 2024. Her work has previously appeared in The U.S. Sun, National World, and Mail Online. People Editorial Guidelines Published on October 31, 2025 09:54AM EDT Leave a Comment Morgan Freeman; Diane Keaton with Freeman. Credit : ABC; Jim Spellman/WireImage NEED TO KNOW Morgan Freeman appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday, Oct. 30The actor, 88, shared kissing tips after being told his smooch was his 5 Flights Up costar Diane Keaton's "favorite onscreen kiss of all time"“Understand, if you pucker then you’ve got kind of tight things going on, but if you don’t then you know your lips are naturally soft,” said Freeman Morgan Freeman is gushing after discovering that Diane Keaton called him her “favorite onscreen kiss of all time.” While promoting his upcoming film Now You See Me: Now You Don’t on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday, Oct. 30, the actor, 88, also discussed starring alongside Keaton in 5 Flights Up. He played the long-time husband of the late actress in the 2014 drama. Host Jimmy Kimmel asked Freeman if he was aware that Keaton once described him as her “favorite onscreen kiss of all time.” “She said, ‘his lips were so luscious. You just push your lips up against them and you squeeze in. It felt gooey and good. I like that,’ ” said Kimmel, 57, reading a quote from the late actress. Freeman looked surprised by the comment, but then revealed his tips for delivering the perfect smooch. “Well, there are two ways to kiss,” Freeman said as Kimmel begged to be taught. “Pucker or don’t.” “Understand, if you pucker then you’ve got kind of tight things going on, but if you don’t then you know your lips are naturally soft,” the actor continued, while demonstrating the difference with his mouth. Related Stories Richard Gere Says He and Diane Keaton 'Took Care of Each Other' on 'Raw, Sexual' Early Movie, 'Looking for Mr. Goodbar' Morgan Freeman Was Wowed to Be Working with Fellow Acting Legend Jack Nicholson on 2007's The Bucket List Kimmel was curious if Freeman had heard any other Hollywood stars praise his kissing skills. “I haven’t kissed that many,” Freeman replied. “Clint Eastwood, Tim Robbins perhaps?” Kimmel joked, referring to the actor’s onscreen bromances. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Morgan Freeman on Jimmy Kimmel Live. ABC The TV host confessed he was surprised Freeman was Keaton’s favorite onscreen kiss, revealing he had also once locked lips with the actress. “I’m impressed, I mean, Diane Keaton has kissed a lot of people in movies,” Kimmel said. “She kissed me here on this show, and I guess I was way behind you. I don’t know." Our new app is here! Free, fun and full of exclusives. Scan to download now! “I feel like I puckered, and now that you’ve said pucker, I think pucker is such an unattractive word in every way,” he continued. “Why would we do that with our mouths when we kiss? “When you’re frightened, you pucker. That’s not a good image. That’s not a good visual at all,” Kimmel added. “I’m doing it right now, and it doesn’t feel good.” “I can see,” Freeman replied as Kimmel chuckled. Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton in 5 Flights Up. Focus World The duo’s discussion about Keaton’s favorite onscreen kisser comes almost three weeks after the First Wives Club star died at age 79. She previously flirted with Freeman on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival while promoting 5 Flights Up, also known as Ruth & Alex. “Look at him!” she told ET Canada as she grabbed Freeman for a smooch. “Why don’t you just admit it, just admit that you’d spend 40 years with me in your real life,” Keaton teased her costar. “I would! In a heartbeat,” Freeman replied. Close Leave a Comment Read more: Entertainment Movies Romantic Movies