Tea Leoni Raves About Woody's Kisser

By Stephen M. Silverman

04/22/2002 at 10:00 AM EDT

When Tea Leoni sings the praises of Woody Allen, 66, who directs her in the new romantic comedy, "Hollywood Ending," it's more than just lip service. "The man can kiss," says Leoni, 36, eight months pregnant with her second child with husband David Duchovny. Over the weekend in New York, Leoni -- along with Allen and costars Debra Messing, Treat Williams and Mark Rydell -- met with members of the press, including PEOPLE, to discuss the new film. "It was a real kiss," said Leoni, continuing with the train of thought. "Woody and I did have great chemistry. There were some brows raised. I applaud the man. I didn't feel that I was on the wrong end of that equation. He's older, and he's very sexy. I certainly didn't feel it was sci-fi with him at all. He has great magnetic pull. Maybe it's because he's a genius and charming. Or maybe I'm just getting older." Came Allen's turn to discuss the kissing, he leaned back in his chair and smiled. "I'm always told I'm a good kisser after the picture, when they're 3,000 miles away back in California with their husbands," he said. "Then I hear I'm a good kisser. When I'm kissing them, I don't hear anything. They never make me aware of it when I'm within striking range. It's always when I'm away."