Yes, Rock Hudson did kiss Linda Evans on screen.
This memorable moment occurred during a February 1985 episode of the popular ABC prime-time soap opera, Dynasty. Hudson, appearing as a guest star, shared a prominent on-screen embrace with Evans, one of the series' main stars.
The Context of the Kiss
The kiss later garnered significant attention due to the undisclosed health condition of Rock Hudson at the time it was filmed.
- Health Status: When he filmed the scene and "locked lips" with Linda Evans, Rock Hudson was already ill from AIDS.
- Secrecy: His diagnosis was a closely guarded secret, not publicly known, and he was keeping it from the cast and crew.
- Tragic Aftermath: Hudson tragically passed away at the age of 59 on October 2, 1985, due to complications related to AIDS.
