Anson Mount is addressing the buzz around an awkwardly funny moment from his appearance on The View, where cohost Joy Behar pulled him in for a long kiss on the lips. The on-air exchange quickly became a talking point, especially after the Star Trek actor shared how it played at home.

According to the report, Mount said his wife did see the segment and had a strong reaction to it. He then joked that he asked her not to divorce him over the televised kiss, turning the unexpected moment into a bit of self-aware humor.

The combination of a live TV surprise and Mount’s response helped push the clip into wider entertainment conversation. Behar’s lingering kiss stood out as one of those daytime television moments that instantly sparks attention online and invites celebrity follow-up.

While the moment was clearly played for laughs, Mount’s comments added a personal angle that made the story travel even further. With his wife’s reaction now part of the conversation, the brief kiss on The View has become one of the more memorable celebrity TV moments of the week.