The 18 most prominent actors of 2014 pair up in a series of intimate encounters.
"9 Kisses" is a 2014 New York Times Magazine project featuring nine artistic short films where top actors of the year pair up for intimate, staged smooches. Directed by Elaine Constantine, these roughly minute-long clips range from romantic to awkward, showcasing diverse famous pairings in public night settings.
Elaine Constantine
Director

Reese Witherspoon
Woman at Costume Party

Benedict Cumberbatch
Man at Costume Party

Laura Dern
Woman on Bench

Steve Carell
Man on Bench

Jenny Slate
Woman in Chariot #1

Rosario Dawson
Woman in Chariot #2

Chadwick Boseman
Musician

Kristen Stewart
Fangirl

Jason Schwartzman
Man in Park
Christmas with You58%
How to Marry a Millionaire68%
Watching the Detectives63%
What a Way to Go!71%
Love Is in the Air61%
Red Nose Day Actually70%
Date with Love63%
Let's Make Love63%
Champagne Problems60%
One Small Hitch66%
That Touch of Mink64%
What's Love Got to Do with It?60%
Music and Lyrics64%
Sister of the Bride64%
Love, Weddings & Other Disasters60%
Marry Me66%
Easy Virtue64%
The Merry Widow67%
The Kissing Booth 276%
Silk Stockings68%