Patrick Stewart accused Conan O'Brien of wanting a kiss on live TV — so he made it happen
Sir Patrick Stewart surprised everyone when he shared a kiss with talk-show host Conan O'Brien during an appearance on 'Conan'. 'The Blunt Talk' actor was there to discuss his career, but the conversation quickly turned to his famous friendship with Sir Ian McKellen. O'Brien and announcer Andy Richter were curious about a recent photo of Stewart kissing McKellen on the red carpet at the premiere of 'Mr. Holmes.' Stewart explained that the kiss was just how he likes to greet friends. He added that he is open to kissing anyone, as long as he knows them. "Do you want to try it out?" Stewart asked O'Brien, hinting at a kiss. "You were looking at me in a way that I recognize," as per The Hollywood Reporter.
At first, O'Brien seemed surprised and replied, "That was not what I was going for," but Stewart was not convinced. As Professor X in the 'X-Men' films, Stewart is known for his mind-reading abilities, and he playfully suggested he already knew what O'Brien was thinking. Without further hesitation, Stewart marched over and planted a kiss on O'Brien. The kiss was so passionate that it could "probably win an MTV Moonman," jokingly suggesting it deserved an award. After the kiss, O'Brien reacted positively and humorously. "I felt that you finally accepted me as your better," O'Brien said, describing why he enjoyed the moment.
The unexpected kiss left the audience laughing and cheering. While it may seem like Stewart only has eyes for McKellen, he made it clear that his affection extends beyond his fellow knight. With that bold move, a new bromance was born, leaving fans entertained and O'Brien feeling like a changed man. After the show, Stewart shared his thoughts on X, calling his appearance "surprisingly intimate." He also posted a photo of himself relaxing in a hot tub, writing that he was "chilling the f— out after my #Conan encounter."
chilling the f%€k out after my #Conan encounter. #margarita #hottub pic.twitter.com/sQoLTHmxtZ
— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) August 18, 2015
Many fans were excited to see his post and praised him for his 'Conan' appearance. One fan wrote, "Watched u on Conan tonight, and you're fantastic. FANTASTIC..watched u act in and do many different things, and you always come out on top. Look fabulous." "I suspect @ConanOBrien would’ve preferred to have the interview here. Much more relaxed than the studio," shared another fan. One fan noted, "I didn't catch the show, but I can imagine. I didn't believe a show like that could even have you on it."
@SirPatStew Watched u on Conan tonight n u r FANTASTIC..watched u act in do many different things n u always come out on top. Look fabulous.
— Marge.silbert@gmai.com 111marge_silbert111 (@MargeSilbert) August 18, 2015
@SirPatStew I suspect @ConanOBrien would’ve preferred to have the interview here… Much more relaxed than the studio…
— Michael B (@nthdegreeburns) August 19, 2015
@SirPatStew I didn't catch the show, but I can imagine. I didn't believe a show like that could even have you on it!
— JD (@Verbum_Asinus) August 18, 2015
@SirPatStew You're a legend. I've never been jealous of Conan before, and I'm straight.
— Nick Nunes (@NickBruce) August 18, 2015
Stewart, renowned for his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek: The Next Generation,' recently revealed that discussions about a potential crossover between the 'Star Trek' and 'Star Wars' franchises have taken place. In an interview with Men's Journal, Stewart mentioned that he had heard of ideas for such a crossover being floated around. He expressed enthusiasm about the concept, stating, "I would personally get such a kick out of that." Stewart also speculated on how his character, Picard, might interact with iconic "Star Wars" hero Luke Skywalker if the two universes were to merge.