Actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has revealed that filming kissing scenes on set still feels 'a bit nerve-racking' — even after decades in the industry. Lopez made the candid admission at the premiere of her new Netflix romantic comedy 'Office Romance', held at Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre in Los Angeles.

What JLo Said About On-Screen Kisses

Speaking to People magazine at the premiere, Lopez did not sugarcoat the experience. 'I've been doing this a long time. I want to say that I was fine, but it's always a thing. It's like, Okay, I have to kiss this person that I don't know and I'm just getting to know you. You get a little nervous, that's all,' she said.

Her co-star, Brett Goldstein, 45, acknowledged that the pressure of bright studio lights and large cameras can amplify those nerves. His advice, however, was straightforward: simply 'just go for it' without overthinking it.

About the Film and Their Characters

In 'Office Romance', Lopez plays Jackie Cruz, a CEO at a major corporation who falls for her newly hired employee, Daniel Blanchflower, portrayed by Goldstein. The plot follows their secret relationship as the two decide to stop playing by professional rules and follow their hearts instead.

Lopez had previously spoken about working with Goldstein at the Netflix Upfront earlier this month, saying the two shared 'great chemistry' from their very first meeting.

JLo on Goldstein: 'A Total Surprise'

Lopez, who described herself as a big fan of Goldstein's work on the hit Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso, admitted she had expected him to be more like his gruff on-screen alter ego, Roy Kent. Reality turned out to be quite different.

'I expected more of a rough guy, but you get this kind, gentle but also very smart person that is so charming. That was a surprise, I think,' she said. She added, 'I was a huge fan of his from him doing Ted Lasso. Roy Kent, that's one of my favorite characters. I thought he was going to be more like the character, but he was so soft-spoken and sweet and totally different.'

How 'Office Romance' Was Written

Goldstein has previously revealed that he and co-writer Joe Kelly conceived the romantic comedy specifically with Lopez in mind — the idea reportedly taking shape during a train ride while they were filming Ted Lasso's third season. The film now arrives on Netflix, reuniting Lopez with the rom-com genre she helped define in the early 2000s.

With 'Office Romance' set to reach a global Netflix audience, all eyes are on whether Lopez's return to romantic comedy — alongside an unexpectedly charming Goldstein — can recapture the genre's mainstream appeal.