Sharon Stone Calls Robert De Niro Hollywood's Best Kisser After 'Casino' Scene

The actress praised her co-star's on-screen kissing skills from their iconic 1995 film.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:05pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shimmering, glittering sequins in dramatic, high-contrast studio lighting, evoking the glamour and opulence of old Hollywood.Sharon Stone's legendary on-screen kiss with Robert De Niro in 'Casino' has become an iconic moment in cinema history.Las Vegas Today

In a recent interview, actress Sharon Stone revealed that her co-star Robert De Niro was the best on-screen kisser she's ever had. The two shared a memorable kissing scene in the 1995 film 'Casino,' which Stone says 'really just knocked me out.' She praised De Niro's skills, calling him 'the best kisser in the business.' Stone's performance in 'Casino' earned her a Golden Globe Award win and an Academy Award nomination.

Why it matters

Sharon Stone and Robert De Niro's on-screen chemistry in 'Casino' is considered one of the most iconic movie moments of the 1990s. Stone's candid comments about De Niro's kissing abilities provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film and the rapport between the two acclaimed actors.

The details

In the scene, Stone's character, a former hustler, has to go to the bathroom and gets De Niro's character, a mob enforcer, to give her money. When he hands her $100, she leans in and kisses him. Director Martin Scorsese was so impressed with the take that he asked if they wanted to do it again, to which both actors replied, 'Yeah, I think maybe we need one more.'

  • The kissing scene was filmed in 1995 during the production of 'Casino'.
  • Stone recently discussed the iconic moment in an interview on SiriusXM's 'Radio Andy' on April 3, 2026.

The players

Sharon Stone

An acclaimed actress who starred as a former hustler in the 1995 film 'Casino,' for which she won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for an Academy Award.

Robert De Niro

A legendary actor who played the mob enforcer Nicky Santoro in 'Casino' and was Sharon Stone's co-star in the iconic kissing scene.

Martin Scorsese

The director of 'Casino' who was impressed with the chemistry between Stone and De Niro in their kissing scene.

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What they’re saying

“We both looked at him and went, 'Yeah, I think maybe we need one more.'”

— Sharon Stone, Actress

“He gives me this money and I look at him like, 'Really? I think a little more than $50 for the bathroom.' And he … reaches in, and he gives me, like, $100, and then I lean over, and I kiss him.”

— Sharon Stone, Actress

The takeaway

Sharon Stone's candid comments about Robert De Niro's kissing skills in their iconic 'Casino' scene provide a rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of one of the most memorable movie moments of the 1990s, showcasing the chemistry and rapport between two acclaimed actors at the height of their careers.