Laraine Newman Calls O.J. Simpson 'Good Kisser' on 'WWHL'

On a recent episode of 'Watch What Happens Live,' former 'Saturday Night Live' star Laraine Newman revealed that O.J. Simpson was not only a good host during his 1978 appearance on the show but also a 'good kisser.' Newman shared the anecdote while discussing whether athletes make good hosts on 'SNL' alongside fellow former cast members. She recounted a sketch parodying the controversial film 'Mandingo' where she and Simpson shared a kiss, which host Andy Cohen noted would be deemed unacceptable in today's context. Simpson, a former NFL star, was at the peak of his career at the time, later becoming infamous for his involvement in the high-profile murder trial of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Despite being acquitted of the murders, Simpson faced significant legal troubles in his later years, including a civil wrongful death ruling. O.J. Simpson passed away in April 2024 at the age of 76 from prostate cancer.