Fans had epic laughs hearing how Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawns first date took an unexpected turn, how Helen Mirrens iconic bikini photo went viral, and how Nicole Kidmans date hilariously went awry!
From a police interruption to a surprise paparazzi snap and an awkward date revelation, these three celebs spicy stories are full of unforgettable moments that had fans rolling with laughter.
Helen Mirren, circa 1995 | Source: Getty Images
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawns First Date Saga
During a 2017 interview on “Harry Connick, Jr.,” Kurt Russell recounted his memorable first date with Goldie Hawn from the 1980s. He noted that he was the character who played the trumpet in the World War II movie “Swing Shift,” in which he was starring alongside Hawn.
Goldie Hawn on the set of “Swing Shift” in 1984 | Source: Getty Images
The actor remembered telling Hawn, “I said, You know, if we have to dance in this, youre a professional dancer. You know how to dance, but I just need to figure something out.”
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn leave the Carlyle Hotel for a night out in New York City, on July 23, 1983 | Source: Getty Images
Hawn told Russell they should go somewhere and dance to the kind of music that would be played in the movie. So, to prepare for their roles Kurt Russell took Hawn to The Playboy Club for some dancing practice.
Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell pose for a portrait on the set of “Overboard” in Fort Bragg, in October 1987 | Source: Getty Images
The venue was a rare spot featuring swing music, which they needed to familiarize themselves with. “So we went to The Playboy Club and I just immediately was having a great time with this girl, Goldie,” Russell recalled.
Kurt Russell shares details about his first date with Goldie Hawn, on a YouTube video, dated April 21, 2017 | Source: Youtube/HarryConnickJROfficial
After enjoying the night at The Playboy Club, Russell and the actress continued their evening at a house Goldie Hawn was renovating. They explored the rooms and ended up in the bedroom, where they shared an intimate moment.
Kurt Russell shares details about his first date with Goldie Hawn, on a YouTube video, dated April 21, 2017 | Source: Youtube/HarryConnickJROfficial
Their romantic night took an unexpected turn when police arrived after they had to break into the property. The officers caught the couple in the act, marking a unique end to their first date.
Kurt Russell shares details about his first date with Goldie Hawn, on a YouTube video, dated April 21, 2017 | Source: Youtube/HarryConnickJROfficial
“It was bizarre and weird but we were being told I guess to go get a hotel room, which we did. That was our first date,” narrated Russell, amid fans laughter and cheers.
Helen Mirrens Iconic Bikini Snap
In 2008, Helen Mirren, who was 63 then, was photographed in a red bikini while enjoying a beach day in Italy. Years later, she shared in an interview on KTLA 5 that at the time, she was simply trying to “look good” for her husband, Taylor Hackford, who was taking her picture.
Helen Mirren onstage during the 80th Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, on February 24, 2008 | Source: Getty Images
The image quickly went viral, showcasing Mirrens ageless beauty and leading to numerous offers for swimwear promotions.
Reflecting on the experience the movie star shared, “So, we were there, swimming a little bit, lying in the sun, and Taylor said, Stand up, I want to take a picture of you. So I stood up, and sucked my tummy in because my husband was taking my photo.”
As her husband snapped the picture, Mirren spotted a flash in the distance on the hillside and realized a paparazzo was nearby. Despite her warning, her husband remained unconvinced that someone was photographing them.
Helen Mirren talks about the events that led to a paparazzo taking her iconic bikini photo, on a YouTube video, dated January 5, 2023 | Source: Youtube/@TheEllenShow
“He said, no, there isnt, dont be ridiculous! How can they be up there, thats absolutely absurd. Youre paranoid! Of course, three days later, that shot came out!” she noted.
Helen Mirren attends the 25th annual Gotham Independent Film Awards in New York City, on November 30, 2015 | Source: Getty Images
When Mirren appeared on “The Ellen Show,” she said as much as the bikini picture looked great, it was all pure luck as she dismissed the idea that she looked like that. “I look at that picture and say God I wish I looked like that,” she admitted.
Helen Mirren on “Today with Willie Geist,” on January 21, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
Helen Mirren explained that she looked incredible at that moment and in that specific picture because she was posing for a photo.
“It was ironic because literally a week before I had been on a beach, a public beach in the South of France with hundreds and hundreds of people around nobody bothered to take a photo, nobody paid any attention,” she shared.
A week later, Mirrens husband decided they should go swimming. He likes to swim where there are no people, and so, with great difficulty, they found a secluded place, had a little swim, and laid down.
Taylor Hackford and Helen Mirren attend the 76th Directors Guild of America Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on February 10, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Mirren then took the camera and took a picture of Taylor and he asked to photograph her. Thats when she stood up, posed, pulled her tummy in, and took the picture in question.
But when she told her husband that she had seen a flash, and he dismissed her, she felt embarrassed and humiliated. Still, she was uncomfortable and they left the beach. Three days later, her iconic bikini photo came out.
Taylor Hackford and Helen Mirren attend the premiere of Paramount+s “1923” in Los Angeles, California, on December 2, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
Nicole Kidmans Unforgettable Date That Never Was
Nicole Kidman revealed in January 2015 that she went on a date with a TV host, which ended up being awkward. The Oscar-winning actress said she visited the mans apartment with a mutual friend, Rick.
Nicole Kidman talks about her unforgettable date with a TV Host, in a TikTok video, dated April, 2022 | Source: Tiktok/@fallontonight
However, this man had assumed the visit was related to a potential role in the “Bewitched” movie. So, at the time, Kidman knew she was on a date but the man thought she was there to discuss his prospective part in the movie.
Nicole Kidman talks about her unforgettable date with a TV Host, in a TikTok video, dated April, 2022 | Source: Tiktok/@fallontonight
The man was surprised to learn that the apartment hangout was actually meant to be a date. “Wait, whats going on? Did I date Nicole Kidman? Was that a date?” he asked, shocked.
As the TV host recounted his side of the story, he realized with growing shock that he had unknowingly fumbled a chance to date Kidman.
Nicole Kidman talks about her unforgettable date with a TV Host, in a TikTok video, dated April, 2022 | Source: Tiktok/@fallontonight
Kidman recalled the awkward encounter, noting how the TV host, Jimmy Fallon, barely spoke to her. She added, “And then you put a video game on or something, and Im like, This is so bad.”
Nicole Kidman talks about her unforgettable date with a TV Host, in a TikTok video, dated April, 2022 | Source: Tiktok/@fallontonight
This encounter left Kidman convinced Fallon wasnt interested in her. “So after about an hour and a half I thought, He has no interest, this is so embarrassing. And I left and went, OK, no chemistry, and I went, Maybe hes gay,” she divulged on “The Tonight Show.”
Nicole Kidman talks about her unforgettable date with a TV Host, in a TikTok video, dated April, 2022 | Source: Tiktok/@fallontonight
The audience and everyone in the studio were in fits of laughter. Fallon was stunned by the revelation and tried to process the idea that he had once dated Kidman without even realizing it.
Nicole Kidman talks about her unforgettable date with a TV Host, in a TikTok video, dated April, 2022 | Source: Tiktok/@fallontonight
“I am in shock right now. I cant believe I dated Nicole Kidman. This is fantastic,” said Fallon. The TV host humorously remarked that Kidman made the right choice by marrying her husband, Keith Urban, acknowledging that her partner is far cooler than he could ever be.
In these lighthearted and spicy revelations, Russell, Mirren, and Kidman shared some unforgettable moments that left their fans in stitches.
