Julie Bowen, the talented actress known for her role in the hit TV show “Modern Family,” made a recent appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show and revealed some interesting details about her experience working with heartthrob John Stamos. The talk show host couldn’t help but ask what it was like kissing the handsome actor.
Julie jokingly responded, “Well, now you’re married and you’re making out with John. Yeah, it’s interesting, isn’t it? How that works sometimes? It’s just all in a day’s work.” Ellen prodded further, asking how Julie’s husband feels about her on-screen kisses with John. Julie responded with a laugh, “There are some days when you come home and you gotta shake it off. He’s like, just go take a shower because you’ve got too much John on you right now.”
But Julie had nothing but praise for her co-star, stating, “John Stamos, am I right? He’s a good-looking guy. And I do actually get to make out with him. I mean, everybody, the whole world wants to know what it’s like to make out with John Stamos. And I can tell you, it’s two thumbs way up. He’s a great kisser.”
It seems the chemistry between Julie and John is palpable, as the audience erupted in cheers and applause at her glowing review. Julie went on to share some behind-the-scenes fun on the show, describing how she gets to watch her fellow cast members dance backstage before the show starts. She mentioned Ashton giving her fashion tips and the overall party atmosphere behind the scenes of Jake in Progress.
Ellen, always one to celebrate love, congratulated Julie on her recent marriage. She asked if Julie had tried to convince her husband to sit in the audience, knowing that he would have to dance. Julie revealed that her husband doesn’t enjoy dancing and almost refused to dance at their wedding. They eventually found a middle ground, dancing to the song “Come and Get Your Love” by Red Bone, which made for a memorable moment.
Aside from sharing delightful tidbits about her personal life, Julie also discussed her recent honeymoon in Costa Rica. She talked about saving baby turtles, a heartwarming experience that involved waking up at 5 in the morning to release the turtles into the water. Julie mentioned that they released about 40 baby turtles that day, with the assurance that they would have a better chance of survival with their help.
Costa Rica proved to be a beautiful destination for the newlyweds, with eco-friendly lodges and an abundance of wildlife, including monkeys that would swing onto their deck. Julie expressed her love for the country’s ecological focus and four-season offerings, making it an ideal honeymoon spot.
Wrapping up the interview, Julie encouraged viewers to tune in to Jake in Progress, where she gets to showcase her acting skills alongside the charming John Stamos. She emphasized that John is not only good-looking but also a sweetheart, despite his struggles with dating. Julie’s glowing review of John’s kissing abilities only adds to the intrigue and is sure to draw more attention to the show.
So, if you’re curious about what it’s like to kiss John Stamos and want to see more of Julie Bowen‘s on-screen chemistry with him, be sure to catch Jake in Progress on Thursdays at 8 on ABC.
Originally aired on March 22, 2005
