Will Smith and Eva Mendes’ on-screen chemistry in Hitch was fire but, their big kiss almost became a disaster. Luckily, Altoids saved the day.

During an interview on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Mendes spilled the hilarious backstory of their kissing scene. Nervous before filming, she calmed herself with a tuna fish sandwich, extra onions, and a side of Doritos—bad move. Smith, known for his charm and professionalism, was reportedly not fond of the scent. Mendes admitted, “I never asked you how it was?” to which Smith, ever the gentleman, replied, “It was wonderful.”

The moment became one of the film’s funniest behind-the-scenes stories. Mendes, realizing her mistake, popped some Altoids before the scene resumed. The minty fix worked, and their kiss went down in rom-com history. But for a moment, Hitch almost had an unintentional blooper reel addition.

Released in 2005, Hitch starred Smith as Alex ‘Hitch’ Hitchens, a dating consultant who had all the answers, except when it came to his own love life. Mendes played Sara Melas, the sharp-witted journalist who threw him off his game. The film’s mix of humor, charm, and chemistry made it a massive hit, grossing over $370 million worldwide.