Sir Ian McKellen: Kissing Patrick Stewart wasn't a big deal

Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart are old friends. And at the June 10 London premiere of McKellen's drama Mr. Holmes, they locked lips in a red carpet photo for the ages.

Today, we asked McKellen about that kiss.
"I scarcely noticed it was happening," he said. "He's got very good lips."

"It’s a nice thing about Patrick, and many other friends — he is a straight man who has absolutely no problem with having gay friends. I think he gave me a kiss because he thinks I would like it. It’s a sign of friendship. His wife kisses me as well."
That makes senses, since McKellen officiated at their wedding.