Oscar-nominated actor makes a shock confession that confirms what many suspected… He’s prepared for criticism of the decision😳

**Viggo Mortensen**, 66, has spent decades mesmerizing audiences with his intense performances and fearless acting choices — but it’s his off-screen bond with Canadian director **David Cronenberg** that’s stirred equal fascination.

Over the years, the pair have been photographed sharing affectionate kisses at public events, sparking speculation about the nature of their relationship. Mortensen, best known as Aragorn in *The Lord of the Rings*, finally addressed the whispers with characteristic bluntness: “People ask if I’m gay or straight. I guess you could say I’m not entirely straight… maybe I am, maybe I’m not. And it’s frankly none of your business.”

The two first met at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival and later collaborated on *A History of Violence* (2005), *Eastern Promises* (2007), and *A Dangerous Method* (2011). Their professional partnership is marked by deep respect — and a playful openness rarely seen in Hollywood. At the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards, Mortensen presented Cronenberg with a Lifetime Achievement Award, sealing the moment with another lingering kiss.

While Mortensen has a long-term partner, Spanish actress Ariadna Gil, he resists labels, preferring to focus on connection over definition. Cronenberg, for his part, praises Mortensen as “my kind of actor” — one who blends leading-man charisma with the depth of a character actor.

Whether their public kisses are gestures of friendship, affection, or something more, one thing is clear: Viggo Mortensen and David Cronenberg share one of Hollywood’s most enduring — and intriguing — bonds.