Anson Mount, 53, KISSES Joy Behar, 83, on THE VIEW: How His Wife Reacted!

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A surprise on-air kiss between Anson Mount and Joy Behar on The View quickly went viral—but according to the actor, there was no drama waiting for him at home.

His wife's reaction

Speaking with TV Insider, Mount said his wife, Darah Trang, found the unexpected television moment amusing.

According to Mount:

• Darah thought the kiss was "hilarious."

• He was grateful she could laugh about it.

• The couple didn't take the playful moment seriously.

The viral moment

The kiss happened during Mount's appearance on The View, when co-host Joy Behar, 83, surprised the 53-year-old Star Trek actor with an affectionate kiss that quickly spread across social media.

The lighthearted exchange prompted plenty of online reactions, with many viewers finding the moment funny and unexpected.

Bottom line

Anson Mount says there was no awkward aftermath from his viral The View kiss with Joy Behar. Instead, his wife, Darah Trang, took it in stride and found the entire incident entertaining.