Ryan Reynolds’ Best Kiss Is Not Blake Lively

Mason Carter 08/25/2026

Forget the glamorous Hollywood pairings. Actor Ryan Reynolds recently set the bar for romance, revealing that his most passionate on-screen moment wasn’t with Blake Lively or Andrew Garfield, but with a much more unexpected co-star: Conan O’Brien.

Reynolds shared a hilarious throwback video on Instagram that has since gone viral, redefining what fans consider the most romantic moment in entertainment. The post featured a recreation of an iconic kiss, playfully referencing the scene from the classic romance, The Notebook, involving Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

Reynolds captioned the post, suggesting that the moment he shared with O’Brien ranked as the “7th most romantic thing Conan and I have ever done.” The video quickly garnered massive attention, accumulating over 55,800 likes within hours of being posted, sparking widespread laughter and enthusiasm among fans.

The original scene the video parodied aired at the end of 2016, but the resurfaced clip offered a much-needed dose of lighthearted celebrity chemistry. While the moment itself was sweet, the context of the video brought a fresh wave of fan engagement.

Conan O’Brien later discussed the moment during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. He shared details about the spontaneous interaction, noting that the kissing scene lasted longer than many would expect. O’Brien recounted that it went on for approximately one minute and twenty seconds, including some playful physical antics.

O’Brien also offered a heartwarming observation about Reynolds, calling him one of his favorite people and an amazing guy. However, the story also included a candid reaction from O’Brien’s wife, Liza Powel O’Brien, who shared her perspective on the moment. She recalled that when she saw the video, she admitted that it had somehow “ruined both of you for me,” confirming that the interaction was a genuine, if slightly awkward, memory.

The viral post ignited a flood of comments filled with admiration, with users calling it “the best kiss scene in show business” and “The Notebook 2.0.” Fans eagerly sought out the other six romantic memories shared between the two stars, cementing the video as a memorable, feel-good moment for the entire entertainment world.