15 most famous kisses

Kissing is an important part of life. Everyone wants to know if they are good kissers, or advice on how to do it better, etc.

Therefore, it should come as no surprise that kissing is an important part of pop culture.

We've rounded up 15 of the most iconic kisses in history.

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1. A kiss between a soldier and a nurse, rejoicing at the end of World War II.

Greta Zimmer and George Mendonsa had never met before their famous kiss and had no idea they were being photographed. But their kiss made the cover of Life to celebrate the end of World War II, inspired countless copycats who visit Times Square and even recreated a giant statue in Sarasota and San Diego called Unconditional Surrender.

2. The famous kiss of rain between Noah and Ellie in the "Notebook".

There are many things to love about this film, but the film's most stunning moment is when former lovers Noah and Ellie reunite amid a thunderstorm after years of separation due to class differences and World War I.

3. Repetition of the famous kiss of the rain in "The Notebook" by Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards.

One of the reasons The Notebook became so beloved may have had to do with the actual love story of its stars Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. The chemistry between them was palpable.

4. The first public kiss of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle as a married couple.

The whole world watched as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex shared their first kiss as husband and wife. Their romance was a real fairy tale.

5. The first kiss of Prince William and Kate Middleton as a married couple.

Will and Kate will always be the first royal romance for many people.

6. The long-awaited first kiss between Ross and Rachel in Friends.

Ross and Rachel's story literally began in the pilot episode of Friends but went through many ups and downs before they finally became a couple in the series finale.

7. The famous kiss between Britney Spears and Madonna at the 2003 MTV VMA.

In 2018, two kissing singers wouldn't have caused such a stir, but in 2003, when Madonna and Spears bit their lips at each other, the world exploded.

8. The very first Disney "Kiss of True Love" in "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

Starting a long tradition of true love that heals everything, Snow White is the very first girl in distress to be awakened by a prince.

9. A couple kisses on the streets of Vancouver during the riots.

When the Vancouver Canucks lost the Stanley Cup in 2011, it caused riots on the streets of Vancouver. The police intervened, but the couple in the background seemed unperturbed. Some believe the photo was taken, but the man in the photo, Scott Jones, said he was "just trying to calm his girlfriend down."

10. Kiss at the end of "Ghost" when Sam was finally able to say goodbye to Molly.

Molly and Sam's love story ends when Sam is killed, but Sam's spirit lives on, and he eventually finds a psychic (Oda Mae) to continue communicating with Molly. While the graphics can be cheesy, the film is a rare mix of romance and anticipation, and it was an unexpected hit that won several Academy Awards.

11. The upside-down kiss between Spider-Man and Mary Jane in Spider-Man.

This kiss has been parodied so many times that it would have been impossible to include it on this list. Never mind what Tobey Maguire said he couldn't breathe because the water was pouring down his nose.

12. Kiss Rose and Jack on the nose of the Titanic.

"I fly to Jack!" As soon as Jack took Kate to his "realm of peace" on the nose of the ill-fated Titanic, you knew there would be a kiss soon. These two lovers cemented their place in film history with this sunset eclipse.

13. When Catherine helps Cecile practice kissing in Cruel Intentions.

This is just a super kiss. In the film, which is not lacking in sex, lies, and intrigue, the most frequently mentioned moment is this less romantic scene between Catherine and Cecile.

14. Ron and Hermione finally kissed after eight films in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2.

Even though the actors were uncomfortable and not every fan was happy with the departure from the book, the kiss between Ron and Hermione in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2 after years of dancing around their true feelings for each other is really important. One of the greatest love stories of the 21st century - these two!

15. Kiss in Brokeback Mountain.

The film opened up dialogue for gay marriage and ushered in a new era of weird cinema.