On-Screen Kisses That Stirred Up More BTS Drama Than People Realize

The Office is packed with hilarious romantic moments, but one of the funniest and most awkward has to be the unexpected kiss between Steve Carell and Oscar Nunez’s characters. In the scene, Carell’s character, Michael Scott, tries to prove he isn’t homophobic and decides the best way to do this is by kissing his co-worker.

The kiss wasn’t planned—it was meant to be just a hug. Nunez recalled that as Carell leaned in closer, he realized what was happening and thought, “Oh, dear, yes, here we go.” He hoped everyone on set could keep a straight face long enough to get through the take.