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Gina Gershon Recalls Love Scene with Tom Cruise in Cocktail

Gina Gershon appeared on Watch What Happens Live and shared her experience of filming a love scene with Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail . Gershon revealed that she almost broke Cruise 's nose during the filming of the scene , which was her first time shooting a love scene in a movie . Despite the mishap , Gershon praised Cruise for being a gentleman and taking care of her while they were filming.

 He was a gentleman , Gershon said . It starts off under the covers and I told him I was very ticklish . I was like , No , no , do nt ever do that . In one take , I think he wanted a reaction , and he grabbed my stomach and I kneed him right in the nose . I was like , Oh my god ! I just broke Tom Cruises nose . He was like , No you told me to . Its my fault . He was so protective over me.

Gina Gershon's Reflections on Working with Tom Cruise in Cocktail

Cocktail , released in 1988 , starred Tom Cruise as a business student turned bartender . The film received negative reviews but was a box office hit , earning 71 million worldwide . Gershon , who was relatively new to Hollywood at the time , co - starred in the movie alongside Cruise , Bryan Brown , and Elisabeth Shue . The movie was released at a time when Cruise 's star power was rapidly rising in Hollywood after his success in Risky Business and Top Gun.

Gina Gershon 's Controversial Role in Bound

In the 1990s , Gina Gershon 's fame grew with acclaimed performances in movies like Bound . However , Gershon recently revealed that her agents advised her against taking the role in Bound because it centered on a lesbian relationship . Despite the warnings from her agents that playing a lesbian character would ruin her Hollywood career , Gershon believed in the script written by the Wachowskis and decided to take on the role.

 It was a great script and I could tell they were incredible directors , but my agents were like , We will not let you do this movie . You are ruining your career . You will never work again , Gershon said.

Gershon 's decision to pursue challenging roles paid off in the long run , as she continued to establish herself as a versatile and talented actress in Hollywood . Her bold choices in roles like Bound showcased her commitment to her craft and willingness to take risks in her career.

Gina Gershon 's Reflections on Working with Tom Cruise

During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live , Gina Gershon reminisced about filming love scenes with Tom Cruise in Cocktail . Gershon shared that Cruise 's first wife , Mimi Rogers , was present on set during the filming , adding a layer of complexity to their work together . Despite the challenges , Gershon praised Cruise for his professionalism and care during the filming process.