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Joseph Gordon-Levitt Dishes On His Kiss With Topher Grace In That 70s Show

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James White

Published Aug 02, 2026

The purpose of the AMA may have been for Joseph Gordon-Levitt to promote his new acting class, but it was a prime opportunity for fans to look back on his career and ask the burning questions they've always had. One user asked, "What do you remember working on the set of 'That '70s Show' when you made your appearance on there?" The actor had a pretty amusing anecdote related to the scene where he and Topher Grace had to kiss, stating, "I remember the director asking me and Topher to kiss longer, and then on the next take, kissing for what felt like several minutes. But when you watch it, our lips touched for probably less than a second."

The kiss itself may have only been a second, but the moment, and his character in general, certainly made an impact. "Eric's Buddy" remains one of the best episodes of "That '70s Show," and it clearly struck a chord with fans. Underneath Gordon-Levitt's comment, a fan writes in to say, "Seriously though as a young gay kid this moment was pretty major for me." It just goes to prove the importance of positive representation in media and how greater inclusion can create moments that truly matter for audiences.