Oh, what a delightful stroll down memory lane! Back in the day, when Brendan Fraser was swinging through the jungle as George of the Jungle in the 1997 movie, plenty of hearts were captured—including Leslie Mann's. You might know Leslie from her hilarious performances in films like Knocked Up. But did you know she had a little something extra for her co-star back then? Let's dive into this fun story and see how things unfolded.

When Love Blossoms on Set

Fast forward to May 15, 2019, when Leslie, now 47, sat down on Busy Tonight with host Busy Philipps. She opened up about her time working with Brendan, who was 50 at the time, and shared some pretty sweet moments from their days on set. “Every morning, before we started filming, we were both in the hair and makeup trailer getting ready,” Leslie recounted with a warm smile. “And he would come in and kiss me on the lips!”

Now, picture this: Leslie Mann, in love with her co-star, sitting there, heart fluttering, as Brendan Fraser waltzes in, delivering a good morning kiss. It's like something straight out of a romantic movie scene. Leslie added, “I was completely in love with him.” And who wouldn't be? Brendan Fraser was, and still is, a heartthrob.

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Love in the Jungle, With a Twist

But not all kisses go as planned, right? Leslie recalled an awkward moment that left her cheeks flushed. “He caught me off guard! I had just taken a big bite of oatmeal, and there he was, right behind me,” Leslie laughed, shaking her head. “He went in for the kiss, and my lips were coated with a sticky layer of oatmeal. That was the end of the kissing for sure!”

Now, you'd think Brendan would have forgotten that little oatmeal incident, but oh no, he remembered it vividly. In fact, when he made a surprise appearance on the show, Leslie couldn't believe her eyes. “Did you know I was in love with you?” she asked, only to find out Brendan was more eager to confirm the oatmeal moment. “Oh, I remember that,” he said, with a grin.