New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Hollywood actor George Clooney has revealed that he has chosen to step away from filming on-screen kissing scenes with female co-stars,a decision influenced by a conversation with his wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, according to People.

In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, the 64-year-old actor explained that after turning 60, he began rethinking romantic on-screen moments,particularly kisses"I've been trying to go the route Paul Newman did, 'Okay, well, I'm not kissing a girl anymore,'" Clooney said.

Reflecting on the conversation with his wife, he explained, "I said, 'Look, I can still play basketball with the boys. I play with 25-year-old guys. I can still hang, I'm in shape. But in 25 years, I'm 85 ...