Hollywood royalty Sally Field has graced our screens for decades, delivering one iconic performance after another. At 76, she remains one of the most revered actresses of her time, known for her extraordinary versatility and unforgettable roles in films like Steel Magnolias, Forrest Gump, and Erin Brockovich. But while her acting has been universally praised, not all of her on-screen experiences have been picture-perfect—especially when it comes to kissing scenes.

During a revealing appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the beloved actress was put on the spot when a fan asked her to name the worst on-screen kiss of her career. Initially hesitant, Field chuckled nervously before finally dropping a bombshell: the title goes to none other than her former flame, Burt Reynolds.

Yes, you read that right. Despite their highly publicized romance in the late 1970s, Field admitted that kissing Reynolds while filming Smokey and the Bandit was far from romantic. In fact, she confessed that she often had to “look the other way” because his kissing style just “wasn’t something that did it” for her. And if that wasn’t enough, she added one more detail—Reynolds apparently did a lot of drooling.

Cohen, visibly taken aback, reminded Field that she and Reynolds were dating at the time, to which she simply shrugged. Though their relationship lasted nearly five years, it was ultimately not meant to be. In a 2018 interview with Variety, Field revealed that she cut off contact with Reynolds for the last three decades of his life, explaining that he “was not someone [she] could be around.”

Reynolds, who passed away in 2018 at 82, expressed regret over their split in his memoir But Enough About Me, admitting that he wished he had fought harder for their relationship. Field, however, made it clear that while the world may have romanticized their love story, behind the scenes, it was anything but a fairytale.

Despite the ups and downs of her personal life, Sally Field remains a Hollywood powerhouse. Even in her 70s, she continues to take on roles, most recently starring in Dispatches From Elsewhere and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. One thing’s for sure—whether it’s on-screen drama or real-life revelations, Sally Field is always one to keep us captivated!