During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Sunday, September 27, 2026, Rob Lowe did not hesitate when asked to identify his best on-screen kiss. Participating in the show’s “Plead the Fifth” segment, the veteran actor named Nastassja Kinski as the co-star who left the most lasting impression.
The moment Rob Lowe appeared on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, he reflected on his decades-long career, which recently saw the conclusion of his series 9-1-1: Lone Star in 2025. When Cohen pressed him on his favorite cinematic romantic encounter, Lowe pointed to the 1984 film The Hotel New Hampshire. In the cult classic, Lowe and Kinski played siblings John and Susie Berry, a dynamic that added a layer of complexity to their on-screen chemistry.
An Intimidated Heartthrob
Despite his own status as a leading Hollywood heartthrob in the 1980s, Lowe admitted that filming the scene with Kinski was a daunting experience. He confessed to being “very, very scared” to kiss the actress, who was then coming off the success of major international films like Tess and Cat People. Lowe explained that his nerves were rooted in her overwhelming presence, describing her as “the most beautiful woman” he had ever seen at the time.
The admission offers a rare glimpse of vulnerability from an actor synonymous with confidence. In 1984, Kinski was established as a major international sex symbol, while Lowe was still in the early stages of his “Brat Pack” fame. Now 62, Lowe looks back at the encounter with 65-year-old Kinski as a high point in a career that has spanned more than 40 years.
While Lowe’s professional life continues to evolve following the five-season run of Lone Star, his personal life has remained a constant. Just days before his late-September talk show appearance, Lowe celebrated a significant personal milestone. On September 19, 2026, he shared date-night photos with his wife, jewelry designer Sheryl Berkoff, marking 35 years of partnership. The couple, who reconnected on the set of the 1990 film Bad Influence, have been married since July 1991.
The candid reflection on his past work comes at a time of transition for Lowe. With his primary television project concluded, the actor has spent more time engaging with his legacy, including brief mentions of past 1980s romances, such as his short-lived relationship with Demi Moore. However, when it comes to the technical and emotional aspects of his filmography, the 1984 collaboration with Kinski remains his benchmark for on-camera chemistry.
