Are you an actor? Is your significant other an actor? Well sit down, I have some news for you, actors are psychologically more likely to fall in love on set.
According to a psychology research study, a stage kiss is more than just a kiss.
It happens all the time. Two actors make a movie together in which they are playing lovers and reports later surface that they are in love. They break up with their partners to be together. And it all happened when actors were playing people in love, and had to act as if they were in love for weeks on end.
While there is no denying that people who play characters in love often fall in love in real life, for example, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie after Mr. and Mrs. Smith. But, is it because they were pretending to be in love and those feelings turned into reality? Or is it because actors are forced to spend long hours in a small place with the same person?
Are actors more likely to fall in love with their co-workers more than a regular 9 to 5 jobs?
According to a report by Psychology Today, the answer is yes.
Dr. John D. Mayer, Professor of Psychology and one of the original researchers behind Emotional Intelligence revealed the effects of kissing in front of the camera.
He claims that “Science knows!” whether actors are “faking it” for the screen. He proposes that actors must change their personalities to match the personalities of those they play, and that only a few actors work from the “outside in,” using physicality to portray a character. Instead, he writes, most actors rearrange their mental lives and emotions in order to portray character.
Consequently, it depends on the acting style. Technical actors, actors that concentrate on movement rather than emotion, are less likely to be affected by a stage kiss or starring in a romantic comedy. However, method actors, actors that use emotions to drive the character, are more likely to fall in love with their cast members.
In addition, the fact that method actors have to constantly put themselves in emotionally traumatic situations leaves actors more open to levels of stress a normal person could not typically handle. Which is why many psychologists speculate why so many actors suffer from some sort of mental illness.
Overall, audiences are looking for realism when they watch a movie or TV show. When casting directors are deciding which actor would be perfect for the lead role, actors are forced to push the limits in order to create an interesting an entertaining experiences for audiences. However, certain acting styles can have a permanent effect on not only the actor but, the supporting cast and crew as well.
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What do you think? Have you ever fallen in love on set? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!
