The Edge

Supermodel Elle Macpherson hadn’t done much acting work when she was cast in 1997’s The Edge, in which she plays Mickey, the young wife of older billionaire Charles Morse (Anthony Hopkins).  The two shared a surprise kiss, but not where you would expect. 

The kiss actually happened during Macpherson’s audition for the part. Casting directors wanted to ensure a feeling of connection between the two characters, despite a 27-year age difference. Since she was new to acting, Elle wasn’t sure if she should kiss with or without some tongue action, so she went bold. She reported that Hopkins was quite flustered, but she got the job.